Traffic Signal Specialist

Traffic Signal Specialist

Salary

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Location

Billings Operations Center, 4848 Midland Rd., Billings, MT 59101

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202600242

Department

Public Works Department

Division

Public Works Street/Traffic

Opening Date

10/30/2026

Closing Date

11/14/2026 5:00 PM Mountain

• Description
• Benefits

"Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis."

Position Overview

Salary Range: $35.1246 - $44.7966/hour. Salary reflects Step 1 and Step 6 of a 7-step pay scale. Salary at hiring will be dependent upon the applicants education, experience, and training.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Required Application Attachments:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Job Summary:

Responsible for supervising, assigning, reviewing, and performing a variety of skilled technical work involved in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic traffic signals, street lighting systems, and traffic control equipment; providing technical advice and assistance in planning, coordinating, and scheduling projects.

Scope of Responsibility:

Incumbent has a high degree of understanding of division and functional operations and is able to work with considerable initiative. Working with management guidance, incumbent solves complex technical or strategic problems and develops and recommends new alternatives. Incumbent provides detailed information on a frequent basis and is able to explain detailed or technical policies and procedures and/or negotiate basic agreements. Incumbent maintains a cooperative relationship with the general public and others in the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Traffic Signal, Traffic Control Equipment, and Street Lighting Operation and Maintenance

• Plan, perform, and supervise skilled and technical electrical and electronic work involved in construction, preventative and corrective maintenance, field and bench repair, testing and installation of services for traffic signals, street lighting systems and traffic control equipment.
• Organize the electrical and electronic construction, preventative and corrective maintenance, modification, field and bench repair, testing, and installation services for traffic signals, street lighting systems and traffic control equipment.
• Calculate and implement signal timings and coordination of all signalized intersections; conduct proactive reviews of changing traffic conditions; assist in data collection, research newest technology and traffic trends and provide recommendations on phasing changes to improve traffic flow.
• Develop, schedule and carry out preventative maintenance program; inspects electrical and electronic systems and equipment; make recommendations regarding changes in maintenance work procedures.
• Review all signal plans from consultants, city engineers and Montana Department of Transportation; install, analyze, adjust and maintain hardware and software for Gridsmart and various other signal systems; inspect contractor installed signals and signal related work.

Project Planning, Training, and Supervision

• Select, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate work projects; requisitions materials; select appropriate equipment and materials to complete the work according to specifications, verbal instructions and established procedures; adapt equipment and materials to meet specific requirements of the work to be accomplished.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; identify maintenance problems and areas; establish schedules
• Prepare records and reports; prepare project status reports; maintain records of projects, activities and materials used; supervise the maintenance of time, material and equipment use records.
• Inspect and verify work in progress and completed work for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Provide or coordinates staff training in the areas of work methods, techniques, and the use and operation of equipment; work with employees to correct deficiencies.
• Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.

Emergency and Critical Response

• Respond to and resolve inquiries and complaints; respond to and investigate citizen complaints and advise as to corrective action.
• Serve as emergency contact as necessary.

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Two (2) years of formal training beyond high school
• Four (4) years of related work experience
• Montana Type II, Class A commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement or must be obtained within ninety (90) days of employment
• Level II International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) certification
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Supervisory experience

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Requires heavy physical effort, moving over 60 pounds, on an intermittent basis (less than 15% of the time). Requires moderate attention to detail or deadlines on a continuous basis (over 70% of the time). Work requires exposure to disagreeable elements, two of which are intense on an intermittent basis (less than 15% of the time).

Some requirements in this job description may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required. To perform this job successfully, the worker must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The City retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.

The City of Billings offers a complete benefits package to our full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement/pensions, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The City offers life and long term disability insurance to all full-time employees. Optional plans are available for employees that include health savings account, flexible spending account, and 457 deferred compensation accounts.

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Benefits-at-a-Glance

Employer City of Billings

Address 316 North 26th Street

Billings, Montana, 59101

Phone 4062376210

Website https://billingsmt.gov