Traffic Signal Technician

Salary: $21.74 - $31.52 Hourly Location : City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, TX Job Type: Full Time Department: ENGINEERING Division: TRAFFIC-OPERATIONS Opening Date: 12/31/2025 DESCRIPTION HIRING RANGE: $21.74 - $26.63 HOURLY FULL SALARY RANGE: $21.74 - $31.52 HOURLY THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED The City of Allen is currently advertising two distinct opportunities to fill one Traffic Signal Technician vacancy. This recruitment is being conducted concurrently with a Senior Signal Technician position. Applicants are encouraged to review both postings and apply to the one that best aligns with their experience and interests. However, only one candidate will be selected. To view the alternative opportunity, please visit the City of Allen Careers page The City: With over 100,000 residents, the City of Allen is a dynamic and welcoming community. The City of Allen's strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions and quality of life make it the ideal place to work, live, and play. The City of Allen has something to offer for everyone. The City's Mission is "To achieve excellence in managing development of the community and in providing city services so that conditions of living and public confidence are continually enhanced". Our employees serve the citizens of Allen with the PRIDE values. We do "Work that MATTERS!"People First- Giving priority to othersRespect- Treating others with courtesy and dignityIntegrity- Serving with honesty, trust and hard workDeliver- Following through on commitments while exceeding expectationsExcel- Creating an innovative and improving work environment The purpose of this position is to ensure the safe and efficient flow of City traffic. This is accomplished by maintaining City signs and signals. Other duties may include maintaining traffic control equipment, school zone flashers and residential roadway lighting, performing traffic studies, providing City signage services, maintaining safe work environments, providing administrative support and interfacing with other City employees and citizens. This position does not provide direction to other employees. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.Maintains traffic control equipment by running tests to ensure correct operation, performing preventative maintenance on signal hardware, troubleshooting and repairing traffic signal problems, installing new traffic signals, assisting with programming and modifying signal-timing plans, changing out controllers and implementing needed software.Maintains school zone flashers by ensuring correct operation, maintaining knowledge of flasher assembly, installation and operation, programming clocks with school meeting times, running tests on flasher equipment and conducting regular inspection of school zone flashers.Performs traffic studies by providing hand held traffic counts for phase time studies and by placing and securing moveable counting units at different locations.Maintains residential roadway lighting by troubleshooting and repairing lighting systems.Provides City signage services by fabricating street name signs, installing signs and using sign machine and computer to create signs.Maintains safe working environments for City workers by setting out warning signs, safety cones and barricades, accounting for flow and density of traffic and by routing traffic with arrow boards.Provides administrative support by processing work orders, maintaining work logs and on-call status, supervising work activities, coordinating the message board and radar trailer placement and by providing preventative maintenance on aerial lift trucks and other City vehicles. JOB REQUIREMENTS Education & Experience Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:High School Diploma or Equivalent plus one (1) year of relevant signal experience. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered. Certification and Other Requirements Valid Class C Driver's License.International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Technician 1 Certification preferred. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Knowledge of:Traffic signal operations, components, and hardware.Preventative maintenance procedures for traffic control systems.School zone flasher assembly, programming, and operation.Traffic study methods, including manual counts and movable counting units.Residential roadway lighting systems and troubleshooting techniques.Sign fabrication methods, materials, and sign machine/computer software.Work zone safety practices, traffic routing, and proper use of cones, barricades, and arrow boards.Basic electrical and mechanical principles related to traffic equipment.City maintenance procedures, recordkeeping, and work order systems.Safe operation and maintenance of aerial lift trucks and City vehicles. Skilled in:Installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing traffic signals.Programming signal controllers, software updates, and timing plan modifications.Inspecting, programming, and maintaining school zone flashers.Conducting traffic counts and placing/counting equipment accurately.Diagnosing and repairing residential street lighting issues.Fabricating and installing signs using sign-making equipment and computer software.Establishing safe work zones and directing traffic safely and efficiently.Maintaining precise work logs, documentation, and administrative records.Operating specialized equipment, including lift trucks, arrow boards, and radar trailers.Communicating professionally with City staff, contractors, and the public. Physical Demands / Work Environment: This list is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it does not address the potential for accommodation. Ability to work outside, including extreme temperatures, wetness, and humidity.Ability to work with mechanical and electrical hazards.Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and machinery.Ability to stand and walk for long periods.Ability to push, pull, reach, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, twist, climb, and balance frequently.Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate computers and tools.Visual acuity to read printed materials, computer screens, and small wiring.Verbal and auditory ability to communicate effectively and have awareness of safety in traffic.Ability to lift 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.Ability to operate city or personal vehicle for business purposes. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needed. Jump into a full-time role (40 hours/week) with the City of Allen and enjoy a benefits package designed to support you at work and in life! You'll receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, basic and optional life insurance, long-term disability, accrued vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, TMRS retirement with a 2-to-1 city match, a 457 deferred compensation plan, and longevity bonuses. All City employees also have free access to recreation centers, including: Plus, enjoy wellness challenges, book clubs, LinkedIn Learning, foodie groups, education assistance, CPR & Stop the Bleed training, leadership essentials, safety training, City Suite Event Center tickets, city conferences, health fairs, walking clubs, safety golf tournaments, possible hybrid or flexible schedules, and many more employee perks! Find out more about our full benefits package at Join the City of Allen and be part of Work that MATTERS!-apply today and make a real impact in your community while growing, learning, and thriving! 01 In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your education and work history. Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application.Please be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will deem your application "Incomplete", so please be thorough in answering the questions.Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below. YesNo 02 Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? YesNo 03 Are you currently employed by or have you worked for the City of Allen in the past? YesNo 04 How many years of relevant experience do you have? Please note: All relevant experience must be listed on the application. 3 or more years2 - 3 years1 - 2 yearsLess than one yearNo experience 05 Do you have a current and valid Texas Driver's License? YesNo 06 If you do not currently hold a valid Texas Driver's License, are you able to obtain one prior to employment? YesNoNot applicable 07 Do you currently hold an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Technician 1 Certification? YesNo 08 Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed: High School Diploma or GEDSome CollegeAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree or higherNone of the above Required Question