Lead Traffic Signal Technician

City of Glendale • Az 85301, AZ

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About The Position

The Lead Traffic Signal Technician works under the direction of the Traffic Signal Supervisor and leads and participates in field activities for technicians who install, maintain, and repair traffic signals and related components. The role provides technical guidance and assistance to field staff and supports the traffic signal section’s construction, preventive maintenance, and operations work.

The position is classified as FLSA non-exempt and is paid hourly at $31.8574–$47.7861 (Grade 319), with overtime for hours worked over 40 in a week. It is safety-sensitive and requires drug and alcohol testing before employment and may require further testing during employment. A post-offer physical assessment is also required; the City covers the cost of required testing.

The City of Glendale describes its benefits package as generous and competitive. Regular-status positions receive 10.5 paid holidays per year. Full-time employees also receive 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year. Vacation and sick leave accrue each pay period, with vacation accrual increasing based on years of service. The position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System, with mandatory contributions deducted each pay period.

Requirements

• College-level coursework in electricity, electronics, or construction and three years of experience in traffic signal maintenance, installation, and repair, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.
• Hold IMSA Traffic Signal Level II and Inspector certifications upon hire.
• Valid Arizona driver's license.
• Knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Knowledge of potential defects and faults in electrical wiring and signal control equipment, and effective corrective measures.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and general practices used in signal construction.
• Knowledge of electrical-work hazards and precautionary methods.
• Knowledge of traffic signal installation, maintenance, and repair practices, including conducting site reviews of work in progress and reviewing work with technicians or private contractors.
• Skill operating traffic signal construction and maintenance equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power tools, laptops, microprocessor-based systems, vehicle preemption systems, and vehicle detection system software applications.
• Ability to plan, organize, or lead traffic signal staff activities; plan and schedule projects and the required personnel, equipment, and materials; and assign staff based on project priority, blue-stake status, projected dates, and staff availability.
• Ability to interpret electrical plans, electronic schematics, and diagrams for traffic signal installation and maintenance.
• Ability to develop working procedures for trained technical personnel, monitor inventory, and recommend materials and equipment orders.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and establish effective work relationships with management, contractors, city officials, and the public.
• Ability to operate city vehicles.
• Obtain ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor certification within one year of hire.
• Occasionally work night shifts (non-standby) and perform standby duties during nights and weekends as required.
• Successfully complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and a post-offer physical assessment; additional drug and alcohol testing may occur during employment.
• Meet the physical requirements, including frequent heavy lifting up to 75 pounds, pulling cable, working at heights, near high voltage, and in or next to high-traffic areas.

Nice To Haves

• One year of supervisory or lead experience.
• IMSA Roadway Lighting certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Test, diagnose, and repair traffic signal equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Interpret signal plan sets, schematic drawings, and layouts to support construction, operations, and maintenance.
• Plan, lead, and participate in field activities for construction, preventive maintenance, and operations.
• Provide guidance, input, and training to staff on the annual signal preventive maintenance program, work methods, safety policies, and procedures.
• Estimate labor and material costs from signal design plans and other work plans.
• Provide on-the-job training to improve staff understanding of traffic signal equipment.
• Review design plans from internal and external sources for compliance with operating procedures and federal, state, and city regulations.
• Inspect, monitor, and evaluate work-related information and equipment for compliance with safety standards, regulations, and operational guidelines.
• Use office equipment to prepare schedules, logs, and reports, and enter data into computers to maintain inventory and manage operations.
• Perform physical inventories of traffic signal equipment and hardware, monitor inventory levels, and recommend materials orders.
• Support implementation of and adherence to signal section policies and short- and long-term objectives.
• Operate city vehicles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 10.5 paid holidays per year for regular-status positions.
• An additional 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year for full-time employees.
• Vacation leave accrual of 5.33 hours per pay period, increasing after five years and again after ten years of service.
• Sick leave accrual of 4.4 hours per pay period.
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), with mandatory contributions deducted every pay period.
• The City covers the cost of required employment testing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed