Traffic Signal Technician, Traffic

Annual Salary: $37,398.40 Grade:  23 (Employees:  Refer to Civil Service Rule VI.3.1 and VI.17 for promotional rate) Appointment to a position in the classified service shall be at the minimum of the corresponding pay range unless otherwise approved.

Benefits Offered:  23.09% employer retirement contribution; sick and vacation leave; health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurances offered. 

Examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill 1 vacancy in the Traffic department and future vacancies as they occur.

Kind of Work

The purpose of this classification is to perform technical tasks to maintain all traffic signals, signal systems, signs and associated traffic equipment, as well as design and install new traffic signal systems and equipment. 

Minimum Applicant Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED, with vocational or technical training in electrical systems, electronics, or a related field; supplemented by three (3) years of experience in electrical system maintenance and repair and servicing traffic signals; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license at time of appointment and a valid State of Louisiana Class D driver’s license within 60 days and maintain throughout employment for this classification. 
• Must obtain and maintain required certifications, which include IMSA Work Zone Safety and IMSA Signal Level I and II. Must obtain IMSA Work Zone Safety and IMSA Signal Level I certifications within six (6) months of hire.

Work Hours:

40 Hours per week, may work weekends and holidays; Subject to rotating callouts.

Kind of Examination

This examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants.  Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location.  Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment.  The information is subject to verification. 

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application.

Accepting applications: Until filled

APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM/CAREERS/ALEXANDRIALA

Civil Service Department Ph. (318)449-5078, Fax (318)449-5232 Email: civilservice@cityofalex.com

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer