Traffic Signal Technician

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:

11/12/26

Division:

Transportation & Engineering Division

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility:

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

The Traffic Signal Technician performs technical work related to the County’s traffic signal system including maintenance, operations, troubleshooting, improvements, and repair of traffic signals, school flashers, flashing beacons, and other traffic control devices.

 

SCHEDULE:

This full-time, standard position operates on our four-day work week (Monday-Thursday; 7:00 am – 5:30 pm). This position works predominantly in the field and will experience a variety of outdoor conditions.    

 

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range: $26.49 - $39.73 USD Annual 

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

 

BENEFITS:

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.   

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Responds to calls related to operations of traffic signals and traffic control devices. Troubleshoots, adjusts, and repairs equipment to restore proper operations in a timely manner.

• Performs preventative maintenance of traffic signals and traffic control devices which includes inspection, testing, and conflict monitor testing. Completes any corrective action. Creates reports of issues identified, issues corrected, and issues requiring further assessment.  

• Installs and configures new or replacement equipment including controllers, signal heads, lamps, pedestrian push buttons, relays, cards, wiring, pull boxes, battery backup systems, video detection, radar detection, thermal detection, loop detectors, communication devices, cabinets, emergency vehicle preemption, data collection equipment, flashing beacons, and other specialized electronic equipment.

• Performs locates of underground facilities for traffic signal wiring and communications lines in accordance with Colorado 811 Procedures Guide.

• Maintains accurate and descriptive records of maintenance and repair activities, logs inventory of all major equipment at traffic signals and traffic control devices, and assists with managing equipment inventory.

• Completes inspections of traffic signals and traffic control devices installed by contractors and others.

• Assists with traffic data collection by installing, configuring, and removing field equipment such as cameras, radar devices, and tube counters. 
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience. 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certificate
• Experience: Three (3) years of work-related experience
• Certifications/Licenses: Valid Colorado Driver’s License & IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level I Certification
• Note an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable

 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician Level II Certification or ability to obtain within one year of date of hire 

 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Driver’s License: Positions that require driving on County business in either a county or personal vehicle require a valid Colorado’s driver’s license within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.
• Pre-Employment Screening: Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references for all positions.
• Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact careertalent@jeffco.us. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates. 

APPLICATION:

Apply Now! Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities 

  

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply! 

  

Please submit your online application by 11:59PM on the posted closing date. 

    

A resume and cover letter are welcome and encourage but do not replace the information asked for in the application. Please complete all required sections of the application. 

  

You may remove or hide age-related information from your application materials, such as your age, date of birth, or school attendance and graduation dates. You will not be penalized for removing this information. 

  

We will review applications to make sure applicants meet the minimum qualifications listed in the job posting. If you are selected to move forward, the hiring team will contact you. 

  

You can check your application status by logging into your candidate portal.     

   

For more information about the hiring process, visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs  

  

Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or CareerTalent@Jeffco.us

Education:

GED, High School Diploma

Experience:

Work Experience: Minimum three years

Certifications:

Driver's License - Driver's License - Any State, IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level I - International Municipal Signal Association

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Category:

Maintenance & Trades