Title: Traffic Signal Technician

State Role Title: Electronic Technician I

Hiring Range: $46,054 - $74,838

Pay Band: 3

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Lynchburg District Office

Agency Website: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Are you driven by technology?  Are you driven by community safety?  Lynchburg's Traffic Signal Technician is the job for you!

Job Duties

VDOT's Lynchburg District is seeking a highly qualified Traffic Signal Technician to join their Traffic Engineering team. As the qualified candidate, you will perform traffic signal maintenance in accordance with all established safety standards, VDOT policies and procedures and operational standards. Specifically, you will:
• Perform traffic signal repairs, install signal controllers using laptop computer to program timings into controller as well as monitor and implement changes in traffic signal timings for system and isolated signal operations.
• Maintain traffic signals through ordinary maintenance, maintenance replacement and preventive maintenance programs and conduct regularly scheduled checks of major signal components through use of a laptop computer communicating to central through a modem in the cabinet.
• Perform periodic preventative maintenance and inspections of electronic devices and related equipment for assigned program areas.
• Communicate effectively with the public, as well as police, concerning operations and problems with traffic signals.
• Diagnose and repair electronic devices for assigned program areas.

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 computer 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
• IMSA Traffic Signal Level I technician certification.

Special Instructions

Postings without a specified close date, can be closed after a five (5) consecutive workday minimum posting requirement has been met. 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.

This recruitment can be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the posting close date.

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.vdot.virginia.gov/about review them and; if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Valid driver’s license. References, work history, and professional certifications will be verified. Requires satisfactory results from a fingerprint-based criminal history record check and DMV driving record check. Position may be required to work during emergencies and inclement weather on nights, weekends, and holidays when needed.

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.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Shanon Gardner

Phone: 434-907-7704

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.