Senior Signal Technician

Senior Signal Technician

Join the City as a Senior Signal Technician, with the option to underfill as a Signal Technician! In this role, you will perform senior level work in the assembly, installation, maintenance and repair of solid state electronic traffic control equipment including ITS field hardware, communication system, and other related electrical traffic management and control equipment. Senior level work includes responsibilities that require incumbents to exercise judgment, complete difficult and complex traffic signal repair work, and function with independence in the performance of such work. Transportation Management is a division of the department of Public Works. The division is responsible for maintaining signal operations, traffic cameras, DMS boards, and interconnect within the city, as well as traffic data collection. Multiple professional engineers, technicians, and support staff perform various operations related to the traffic signal system.

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Qualifications and Requirements

Senior Signal Technician Experience, Education, and Training:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University in Electronics, or a related field; AND
• Three years of appropriate experience including two years in assisting with traffic signal maintenance and repair work; OR
• An Associate's Degree from an accredited College or University in Electronics; AND
• Five years of appropriate experience including at least four years of experience with traffic signal maintenance and repair work; OR
• A combination of college level education, training or experience in electronics or electrical systems equivalent to seven years of appropriate experience including at least four years assisting with traffic signal maintenance and repair work.

Licensing/Certification:

• Must possess a valid driver's license;
• Must possess International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) certification as a Traffic Signal Technician Level II and/or Traffic Signal ElectricianLevel II certification.

Underfill as Signal Technician Experience, Education, and Training:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University in Electronics or a related field; AND
• One year in assisting with traffic signal maintenance and repair work; OR
• Associate's Degree from an accredited College or University in Electronics AND
• Three years of appropriate experience including at least two years assisting with traffic signal maintenance and repair work; OR
• Combination of college level education, training or experience in electronics or electrical systems equivalent to five years appropriate experience with at least two years assisting with traffic signal maintenance and repair work.

Licensing/Certification:

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must obtain International Municipal Signal Association (ISMA) certification as a Traffic Signal Technician Level I and/or Traffic Signal Electrician Level I certification.

Functions

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description. Senior Signal Technician Salary for Senior Signal Technician ranges from $21.75 - 38.29/hr. Underfill Signal Technician* job description. Salary for Signal Technician ranges from $20.19 - $35.51/hr.

Other Requirements

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, View phone number on click.appcast.io, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required. All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.

Benefits

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