Title: Traffic Signal Tech - Wage

State Role Title: Electronic Technician I

Hiring Range: $22.14 - $35.98

Pay Band: 3

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Staunton District Office

Agency Website: www.vdot.virginia.gov/careers

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

VDOT’s Staunton District is seeking a highly motivated Wage Traffic Signal Technician to perform traffic signal maintenance in accordance with established safety standards, policies, procedures and operational standards.  As the qualified candidate, you will:
• Troubleshoot and repair electronic devices using frequency meters, volt meters, ohm meters and soldering tools

• Perform periodic preventative maintenance and inspections of electronic devices and related equipment

• Respond to complaints and reported malfunctions of traffic signals

• Communicate effectively with the emergency services as well as the public regarding signal work and repairs

This is an HOURLY/WAGE POSITION, that is limited to 1500 hours per cycle year (May 1 – April 30 of each year) with an average of 29 hours per week. No state benefits provided. On site/Not a remote position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of traffic signal maintenance and operations. 

• Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.

• 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 use a variety of hand tools and testing equipment to perform maintenance on traffic signals.

• Knowledge of management systems to include timing plans, graphic design, and computer use. 

• Ability to serve in an on-call capacity and respond to emergency situations within a specified period.

• Ability to plan, coordinate, and prioritize multiple competing assignments; keep detailed and accurate records. 

• Valid Driver's License.

Additional Considerations

• Commercial Driver's License

• IMSA Roadway Lighting certification desired. 

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and VDOT rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.

• IMSA Traffic Signal Level I technician certification desired. 

• A combination of training, experience or education in the electrical field or related field desired.

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.

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.

This is an HOURLY/WAGE POSITION, Limited to 1500 hours per cycle year with an average of 29 hours per week. No State benefits provided. On site/Not Remote position.

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. VDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants” at: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics which may be viewed at www.Virginiadot.org/about. Your success in our organization depends upon modelling these values, therefore please to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

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.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Ciara Diehl

Phone: (540)292-4079

Email: [email protected]

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.