Senior Signal Technician

Senior Signal Technician

Salary

$44,782.40 - $79,643.20 Annually

Location

Springfield, MO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

103026

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

10/30/2026

Closing Date

11/13/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Description

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. For more information, visit our website. You can also visit this page to learn more about our benefits.

Leadership Philosophy

The City of Springfield's leadership culture is grounded in processes, relationships, and trust. Leaders across the organization operate within the principles of The Trust Edge Framework, which emphasizes:

Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution, and Consistency

These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community.

Qualifications and Requirements

Senior Signal Technician

Experience, Education, and Training

• A Bachelors 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 Associates 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 drivers license;
• Must possess International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) certification as a Traffic Signal Technician - Level II and/or Traffic Signal Electrician-Level II certification.

Underfill as Signal Technician

Experience, Education, and Training

• A Bachelors 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

• Associates 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;
• 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 drivers 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 job description.

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, 417-864-1607, 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.

Find out more about City of Springfield employee benefits through the following link: https://www.springfieldmo.gov/Benefits

01

The following questions are specific to the position you are applying for and must be completed accurately. The information you provide below must be reflected in the experience, education, or volunteer work provided in your application above. A response of see resume will not be accepted.

• I understand.

02

What best describes your level of education in Electronics, or a related field?

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 30 college credit hours
• Associates Degree or 60 college credit hours
• 90 college credit hours
• Bachelors Degree or higher

03

Please state the name of your college / university and your specific area of study.

04

How many years of experience do you have with traffic signal maintenance and repair work?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 or more years

05

Please describe your experience electronics or electrical systems or traffic signal maintenance and repair work.

06

Do you possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you possess an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) certification as a Traffic Signal Technician - Level II and/or Traffic Signal Electrician-Level II certification?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you possess an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) certification as a Traffic Signal Technician - Level I and/or Traffic Signal Electrician-Level I certification?

• Yes
• No

09

Please describe any and all licenses or certifications you possess as related to this job.

10

Were you referred by a current City employee to apply for this position?

• Yes
• No

11

If yes, please state the full name of the City employee who referred you to this position.

Required Question

Employer City of Springfield (MO)

Address 840 N Boonville

Springfield, Missouri, 65802

Phone 417-864-1607

Website https://www.springfieldmo.gov/Jobs