Signal/Light/Electrical Technician Series
Signal/Light/Electrical Technician Series
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DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
Driving the future of transportation with a diverse and innovative team
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SIGNAL/LIGHT/ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN SERIES
6543-SOUTHCENTRAL TRAFFIC OPERATIONS
2599 S. Fiandaca
Tucson AZ 85713
Salary: $ 25.4342 - $ 30.0520
Anticipated Salary:$ 25.4342 - $ 30.0520
Grade: 18 - 20
Closing Date: August 31 2025
Duties and basic tasks include: Performing the inspection maintenance and repair of; traffic signals lighting bluestake ITS tunnel and/or pumpstations. Performing at an entry level for the Signal Lighting and Technical Electrical Technical series. This position requires employees to participate in rotation based 24 hour call back program must be able to respond to duty post within 30 minutes. The employee must be able to possess the ability to work from elevated heights in stressful situations. During weather events that cause or could cause hazardous roadconditions overtime may be required; including working outside of normal reporting hours nights weekends and holidays.
Signal/Lighting/Electrical Technician 1 (SLATE 1): $25.43/hr. Grade 18
This position is responsible for performing entry level inspections maintenance installation and repair of statewide traffic continuous counting stations and/or weigh-in motion (WIM) sites. Including; continually collecting troubleshooting and analyzing telemetric polling or manual data retrievals of data on a statewide highway addition conducting and performing short-term traffic counts and special counts on the public roadway system. The requirements of this position include frequent overnight travel and working in various types of inclement weather and environmental factors.
Signal/Lighting/Electrical Technician 2 (SLATE 2): $27.22/hr. Grade 19
This position is responsible for performing intermediate level inspections maintenance installation and repair of statewide traffic continuous counting stations and/or weigh-in motion (WIM) sites. Including; continually collecting troubleshooting and analyzing telemetric polling or manual data retrievals of data on a statewide highway addition conducting and performing short-term traffic counts and special counts on the public roadway system. The requirements of this position include frequent overnight travel and working in various types of inclement weather and environmental factors.
Signal/Lighting/Electrical Technician 3 (SLATE 3): $30.05/hr. Grade 20
This position is responsible for performing expert level inspections maintenance installation and repair of statewide traffic continuous counting stations and/or weigh-in motion (WIM) sites. Including; continually collecting troubleshooting and analyzing telemetric polling or manual data retrievals of data on a statewide highway addition conducting and performing advanced level short-term traffic counts and special counts on the public roadway system. The requirements of this position include frequent overnight travel and working in various types of inclement weather and environmental factors.
Knowledge of:
- Use care and maintenance of common and specialized tools equipment and materials related to the trade.
- Plans sketches/schematics of electrical electronic mechanical and utility systems.
- Methods/procedures for installing repairing diagnosing and inspecting traffic counting devices common safety practicesElectrical electronic mechanical and circuit theory.
Skills in:
- Applying and making interpretations of federal state and agency laws rules regulations policies and procedures pertaining to work activities safe practices and public contact.
- Using proper materials tools vehicles & equipment to perform work activities within established work methodsOral and written communication.
- Problem solving interpersonal relationships.
- Fundamental knowledge of interpreting blueprints sketches schematics of electrical and/or electronic components and/or circuits.
- Methods and procedures for installing repairing and diagnosing related equipment and appurtenances.
- Microsoft Office & Google Workspace.
Ability to:
- Follow directions/work independently plan coordinate analyze and perform multiple tasks in stressful conditions.
- Troubleshoot diagnose and repair electrical components.
- Train and utilize advanced software systems such a ESRI GIS and Bently Micro station.
- Train and utilize computer systems traffic control methods practices procedures federal state agency laws rules regulations policies procedures pertaining to work effectively with internal and external customers.
- Apply and interpret procedures and practices established for the work section.
SLATE 1 - High school diploma/GED; Entry Level of electrical/electronics background and troubleshooting; Ability to obtain a Class A CDL
SLATE 2 - High school diploma/GED; Foreman level electrical/electronics background; One year of experience equivalent to a SLATE 1
SLATE 3 - High school diploma/GED; Foreman level electrical/electronics background; One year of experience equivalent to a SLATE 2
ALL POSITIONS
Valid State Issued drivers license-This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid class-appropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R.11).
SYSTEMS
Valid CDL permit exam at time of appointment and obtain a Arizona Class A Commercial Drivers License within 6 months.
PUMP HOUSE
Valid CDL permit exam at time of appointment and obtain a Arizona Class A Commercial Drivers License within 6 months with X
endorsement (Hazmat and tanker)
SLATE 1
No experience required
SLATE 2
(Systems/ITS): Level I IMSA Training /Certifications
(Pump House): 1 year Traffic Signals experience or 1 year roadway lighting experience. Confined spaces training.
(Electronics): 1 year traffic signal controllers and testing experience
SLATE 3
(Systems/ITS): Level II IMSA Training/Certifications
(Pump House): 3 years traffic signals experience OR 3 years roadway lighting experience. Confined spaces
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.
For questions about this career opportunity please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at or phone call at option 2.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling option 3.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
