Traffic Signal Technician - Bristol District

Title: Traffic Signal Technician - Bristol District

State Role Title: Electronic Technician I

Hiring Range: $46,054 - $74,838

Pay Band: 3

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Bristol District Office

Agency Website: www.virginia.dot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

What Drives You?

Whether it’s knowing your work makes a difference, enjoying a great work/life balance, tackling exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation, championing change, or simply working with a team of dedicated professionals, the Virginia Department of Transportation has something for you.

We are seeking a dedicated and safety-conscious Traffic Signal Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining sophisticated electronic traffic control devices to ensure smooth and safe traffic operations.

Key responsibilities include responding to traffic signal malfunctions, performing routine checks and inspections using specialized tools and laptop computers, and ensuring all equipment operates at optimal levels. As part of a dynamic team, you will also perform preventative maintenance, diagnose issues, and communicate with the public to address concerns about traffic signal operations.

This position requires a strong commitment to safety, with the expectation that all safety protocols are followed rigorously. Additionally, the role includes participation in a rotating 24-hour on-call schedule to address emergencies as needed.

If you are a problem-solver with strong technical skills and a passion for ensuring traffic systems operate efficiently and safely, we encourage you to apply!

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of traffic signal maintenance and operations.

• Ability to plan, coordinate, and prioritize multiple competing assignments; keep detailed and accurate records

• Valid driver's license.

• Knowledge of management systems to include timing plans, graphic design and computer use.

• Ability to serve in an on-call capacity and respond to emergency situations within a specified period.

• Ability to use a variety of hand tools and testing equipment to perform maintenance on traffic signals.

• Ability to physically perform hands-on inspections of signals, components, use required equipment, work at heights, in confined spaces, in proximity of moving traffic and in inclement weather.

• Knowledge of a variety of traffic control devices, signal equipment and their operation.

• Ability to effectively communicate technical information orally and in writing.; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships

• Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and VDOT rules, regulations, policies, procedures and standards.

• IMSA Roadway Lighting certification

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Electronics, or related field desired.

• Electrical or signal experience.

• Commercial Driver's License

• IMSA Traffic Signal Level I technician certification.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and/or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance, benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: https://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp to review them and; if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants”: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp

Contact Information

Name: Jessica Meyer

Phone: 276-213-1791

Email: Jessica.Meyer@vdot.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.