Traffic Signal Technician

City of Rochester•Rochester MN 55906, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Rochester is seeking a Traffic Signal Technician for the Public Works Department. This role involves skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic traffic signal control devices and related systems. The City of Rochester is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community where all members feel a sense of belonging and equity is central to their work. The Public Works Department is responsible for a wide range of public works facilities, including streets, lighting, traffic control, water, and waste management.

Requirements

Two (2) years of college or technical school training in electrical or electronics related field.
Four (4) years of experience installing, troubleshooting, maintaining and/or repairing electrical or electronic equipment.
Valid Minnesota driver's license.
Valid Minnesota Journeyman Electrician Class A licensure.

Nice To Haves

International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) certification: Work Zone Safety and Traffic Signal Systems
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) certification: Traffic Signals and Lighting
Master Electrician License

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, modify, and maintain traffic signals, decorative pedestrian lighting, and holiday outlets.
Troubleshoot, test, and repair traffic signals, including electronic traffic signal components, cabinets, wiring, and electrical and fiber optic communications equipment.
Repair and maintain downtown sidewalk lighting and holiday lighting outlets.
Operate lift trucks.
Make adjustments and updates to traffic signal controller timings.
Keep records updated and prepare reports.
Work with spreadsheets and databases.
Perform periodic testing of traffic signal conflict monitors.
Maintain an inventory of parts, supplies, and equipment.
Perform routine maintenance of signal cabinets including cleaning, lubing, and filter changing.
Respond to afterhours traffic signal failures or damage.
Perform locates of underground facilities (Gopher State One-Call Locates).
Mark the location of underground traffic signal and sidewalk lighting/outlet facilities, and City of Rochester fiber optics.
Maintain Gopher State One-Call records.
Respond to afterhours emergency locates.
Install replacement and modified traffic signal controller cabinets and other components.
Repair or install minor wiring, lighting, and electrical equipment in public works buildings, including the traffic operations building and street maintenance buildings.
Inspect contractor constructed traffic signal projects to verify work is completed to contract specifications.
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.