Traffic Signal Technician

Traffic Signal Technician

Salary

$47,154.85 - $74,179.04 Annually

Location

Service Center, 1821 S. Highway 161, Grand Prairie, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-00109

Department

Transportation & Mobility Svs

Division

Transportation

Opening Date

04/21/2026

Closing Date

7/31/2026 5:00 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary

Join the City of Grand Prairie as a Traffic Signal Technician and play a vital role in keeping our roads safe and efficient! In this dynamic position, youll maintain and repair traffic signals, roadway lighting, and fiber optic systems, ensuring smooth traffic flow and public safety. Youll also have the opportunity to install and program new equipment, stay current on industry advancements, and work closely with a supportive team and the community. Help keep Grand Prairie moving & apply today!

Essential Job Functions

• Performs traffic signal and roadway lighting maintenance and repair by completing scheduled maintenance and repair; and completing emergency repairs as needed.

• Installs and maintains fiber optic equipment by installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing fiber optic equipment, video equipment, and systems utilizing sophisticated electronic test equipment.

• Performs signal installations and programming by installing traffic signals, school flashers, and flood warning devices; replacing major components; and programming controllers.

• Ensures proper traffic signal operation by manually controlling signals for special functions like: unusual circumstances such as vehicle damage and emergency traffic control during natural disasters.

• Updates technical knowledge of current advances within the field by receiving training on all aspects of work areas including: fiber optics, new products, and how to troubleshoot and perform repairs correctly.

• Trains employees by ensuring that all new Level I employees can properly maintain and repair small problems in cabinets and change bulbs in field signals.

• All other duties as assigned by a supervisor/manager within your department/division.

• Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality for the assigned work hours is essential.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Training beyond high school. Could include some college hours, technical school, or correspondence course.

• Experience: 1-2 years of related experience.

• Licenses: Valid CDL Class A Drivers License required within first 2 years of employment.

• Certifications Required: A current valid TX Class C Drivers License is required with the ability to obtain a TX Class A Commercial Driver's License within two years.

The City offers a full range of benefits for full time employees, including, but not limited to the plans as defined in the Benefits Guide. Summary of Benefits

01

What is the highest level of Education obtained?

• Some high school, no diploma or GED
• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College, no degree
• Technical or Trade School (Did not complete)
• Technical or Trade School (Completed)
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate Degree

02

How much related Traffic Signal work experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four or more years

03

Do you have a valid TX Class C Drivers License with the ability to obtain a TX Class A Commercial Driver's License within two years?

• Yes
• No

04

Please check all certifications you currently possess:

• None
• International Municipal Signal Association Workzone
• International Municipal Signal Association Traffic Signal Technician I
• International Municipal Signal Association Roadway Lighting I
• Other

05

If you dont have any of the certifications listed above, can you obtain all 3 within the first year of employment?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Grand Prairie

Address 300 W. Main Street

Grand Prairie, Texas, 75050

Phone 972-237-8192

Website http://www.gptx.org