Title: Traffic Signal Technician

State Role Title: Electronic Technician I

Hiring Range: $49,938-$81,150

Pay Band: 3

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Richmond District Office

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Are you driven by technology? Are you driven by community safety? Richmond District’s 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 on-call 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, pre-tax 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 tax-deferred 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: https://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp 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 Driver’s license
• Knowledge of management systems to include timing plans, graphic design and computers use
• Ability to serve in an on-call 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 hands-on 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 Driver’s license (CDL)
• IMSA Traffic Signal Level I technician certification.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé 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”: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp.

“VDOT 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: Maureen Paciello

Phone: 804-801-4227

Email: maureen.paciello@vdot.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s 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). Service-Connected 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 800-552-5019.

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.