Senior Traffic Signal Technician Job Glendale area,Arizona USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

About Us

City of Glendale's Transportation Department works to ensure safe and efficient travel for the people of Glendale.

The Role

The Senior Traffic Signal Technician performs skilled and semi‑skilled work of moderate difficulty in the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signal and intelligent transportation systems equipment, the testing of signal cabinets and the locating of signal and communication lines.

The ideal candidate for the role will have two years of experience in the maintenance, installation and repair of traffic signal or equipment and college level coursework in electricity or construction. IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level 1 upon hire.

Salary and Hiring Bonus

This position is a Grade 316 with an annual salary between $57,241-$85,861.

Benefits

The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. You can review the FY25 Benefits Guide or visit the City of Glendale's Benefits page for more information.

Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave

Regular status position's offer:
The City of Glendale observes 10.5 holidays per year, and full‑time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays.

Vacation leave accrues at 5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours per year), and increases to 6.12 hours after 5 years, and to 7.6 hours after 10 years of service.

Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours per year).

Retirement

This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Contribution is mandatory, and the current contribution rate is 12%.

Responsibilities

Constructs and maintains signalized intersections including installation of underground conduit, pull boxes, traffic signal cabinets, concrete foundations, signal poles, mast arms, luminaries, signal heads, terminal blocks and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) equipment.

May learn to assist ITS Technicians in operating, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, testing, replacing and repairing malfunctioning fiber optic, wireless communication system devices, closed circuit television cameras, dynamic message signs, electronic and computer equipment.

Performs scheduled preventive maintenance at signalized intersections to include inspecting, repairing, replacing and testing signal control equipment and field equipment to ensure proper operation, condition and alignment of equipment.

Performs modifications and operational tests in the shop on traffic signal cabinets received for stock or field installation; completes and files completed test forms.

Locates and marks underground traffic signal and fiber communication lines and equipment citywide at signalized intersections for blue stake requests.

Repairs or replaces equipment in the field on an emergency basis due to storm or accident damage, faulty equipment, burned out lamps or other electrical or equipment problems.

Modernizes or revamps existing intersections by installing new equipment while traffic signals are still in operation.

Operates construction and maintenance equipment such as platform trucks, bucket trucks, concrete saws, underground piercing drills and electrical test meters.

Installs overhead signs, banners and lights for other departments.

Places barricading and traffic control devices to provide for a safe work environment.

Inspects traffic signal and intelligent transportation systems work performed by contractors.

Coordinates with contractors when construction activities impact traffic signals or intelligent transportation systems infrastructure.

Operates city vehicles.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Two years of experience in the maintenance, installation and repair of traffic signal or equipment and college level coursework in electricity or construction. IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level 1 upon hire.

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required…


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