Traffic Signal Technician

Title: Traffic Signal Technician

State Role Title: Electronic Technician I

Hiring Range: $49938$81150

Pay Band: 3

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location:Richmond District Office

Agency Website: Type: General Public G

Job Duties

Are you driven by technology Are you driven by community safety Richmond Districts Traffic Signal Technician is the job for you!

Richmond District Traffic Operations is seeking safety conscious individuals to perform traffic signal maintenance in accordance with all established safety standards VDOT policies procedures and operational standards. Position will monitor and troubleshoot computerized traffic signal systems and devices; make required timing and data changes using automated systems/software and other tools; and respond to complaints and emergency traffic signal malfunctions. Troubleshoot control cabinets and other auxiliary traffic control equipment using wiring diagrams and intersection prints. Conduct routine checks of signal components and perform preventative maintenance and repairs. Communicate effectively with the public and police departments regarding traffic signal operations and repairs. Must be willing to work outside normal business hours and during emergency conditions. Position will serve in an oncall rotation.


In order to be considered for this position you must submit your resume.

In addition to a rewarding work experience VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance benefits pretax spending accounts state funded short and long term disability paid holidays vacation tuition assistance free wellness programs and a state retirement plan with options for taxdeferred retirement savings including employer matching.

We are a Virginia Values Veterans (V3 official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29 2010. If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values therefore please access the following link: to review them and if in agreement we welcome you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of traffic signal maintenance and operations
Ability to plan coordinate and prioritize multiple competing assignments; keep detailed and accurate records.
Valid Drivers license
Knowledge of management systems to include timing plans graphic design and computers use
Ability to serve in an oncall capacity and respond to emergency situations within a specified period.
Ability to use a variety of hand tools and testing equipment to perform maintenance on traffic signals
Ability to physically perform handson inspections of signals components use required equipment work at heights in confined spaces in proximity of moving traffic and in inclement weather.
Knowledge of a variety of traffic control devices signal equipment and their operation.
Ability to effectively communicate technical information orally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.

Additional Considerations

Knowledge of applicable federal state and VDOT rules regulations policies procedures and standards.
IMSA Roadway lighting certification
A combination of training experience or education in Electronics or related field desired.
Electrical or signal experience
Commercial Drivers license (CDL)
IMSA Traffic Signal Level I technician certification.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email postal mail fax or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application therefore it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application or a state application lacking in detail may impact your interview eligibility.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices please visit Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants: utilizes a market based pay program which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

Contact Information

Name: Muareen Paciello

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.