Traffic Signals Technician I/II (Multiple Positions)

Minimum Qualifications
Traffic Signals Technician I:
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus one (1) year of related work experience in a construction, electronics maintenance, or traffic signal-related role.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Must have a Texas Commercial Driver License or ability to obtain within five (5) months of employment or approved extension by Department Director or designee.
• Valid Texas Driver License.

Traffic Signals Technician II:
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of experience in a construction, electronics maintenance, or signal-related role.
• Education may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Must have a Texas Commercial Driver License or ability to obtain within five (5) months of employment or approved extension by the Department Director or designee.
• Valid Texas Driver License
• International Municipal Signal Association ( IMSA ) Certification Level 1.

Notes to Applicants
Overtime, on call, and call back rotation duties are required as needed.

The Traffic Signal Technician will be responsible for constructing, maintaining, and repairing devices including, but not limited to traffic and pedestrian signals, signal cable on span wire or in conduit, install signal poles, arms, and cameras.

After training, the Traffic Signal Technician will participate in rotation of being called during off hours to perform emergency repairs on traffic signals at all times during the night.

Pay Rates:
Traffic Signals Technician I: $22.22 to $24.77
Traffic Signals Technician II: $24.08 - $27.93

Driving Requirement:

This position requires a valid Texas Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. Must have a Texas Commercial Driver License or ability to obtain within five (5) months of employment or approved extension by Department Director or designee. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Additional Information:
To be considered for employment in this position applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy.

Watch the video linked below to learn more about Austin Transportation and Public Works and its role in the region’s mobility landscape.

Inside TPW : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu4fqWGoH0E

Working for the City of Austin provides a number health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. For more information on City of Austin Benefits click here!

Regarding your Application:

A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history (to include all job duties responsibilities and employment dates) on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., “see resume” or “see Linked In Profile”). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.

Assessment:

This position may require a skills assessment.

Close Job Posting:

Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.

90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:

This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.

Office Location Notes:

Office location is subject to change based on department needs and programs.

Austin Transportation and Public Works positions are not at 100% remote operation.

Video Conferencing Software Technology:

The Austin Transportation and Public Works Department uses the communication platform, Microsoft Teams, to conduct virtual interviews.
Pay Range
See Notes to Applicants.

Hours
Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Job Close Date 01/03/2025 Type of Posting External Department Transportation & Public Works Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 8700 Cameron Road, Austin, TX, 78754 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience in repair and maintenance of electrical equipment such as communications, computer and peripheral or control and instrumentation equipment.
• Experience installing and pulling cable underground and aerial.
• Signal experience or IMSA certification; or the ability to obtain IMSA Certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Working experience trouble shooting electronic equipment installation and maintenance of traffic signals or related/similar equipment.
• Experience working in all types of weather/severe weather conditions to install/repair traffic signals and related equipment.
• Experience working in a bucket truck up to 40 feet.
• Experience using computers to troubleshoot traffic signal issues.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. For Duties, Functions and Responsibilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Traffic Signals Technician I

Traffic Signals Technician II

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. For Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Traffic Signals Technician I

Traffic Signals Technician II
Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The Traffic Signals Technician I requires graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus one (1) year of related work experience in a construction, electronics maintenance, or traffic signal-related role. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a Valid Texas Driver License. Do you have a Valid Texas Driver License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Valid Texas Driver License by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a Texas Commercial Driver License or ability to obtain within five (5) months of employment or approved extension by the Department Director or designee. Do you meet this minimum requirement or will you be able to meet this minimum requirement?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* To be considered for employment in this position applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* Are you able to work in aerial lift equipment at heights of up to 40’?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have signal experience or do you have IMSA certification?

• Both
• IMSA certification
• Signal experience
• No

* Summarize your experience in the design, construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of traffic signals.
(Open Ended Question)
* As an essential function of the position requires working in all types of weather/severe weather conditions to install, repair traffic signals and related traffic signal equipment. Are you able to work in these conditions as required?

• Yes
• No

* Select the skill level that best describes your computer proficiency.

• Basic: Create simple documents and retrieve my emails
• Intermediate: Create/edit documents and spreadsheets to retrieve, edit and reformat document features such as color, font style and size of text, change page size/width, & filter/sort data fields
• Advanced: Create/edit complex documents & spreadsheets; integrate features such as tables, charts, mathematic formulas, hyperlinks, graphics; import data from one document to another, etc.
• No computer skills

* All applicants applying for this job posting should submit a complete application; resumes submitted should mirror the completed application. Starting salary for the top candidate (s) will only be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application, not the resume or cover letter. Your application will be considered incomplete if your application and resume do not mirror and if your application states “see resume”. Do you understand these statements?

• Yes
• No

* How did you hear about this opportunity? Example: Job board (please specify), Career Fair (please specify), 3rd party recruiting firm, etc.
(Open Ended Question)


Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents

• 

• City of Austin

Show more