Signal/Light/Electrical Technician ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)
State of ArizonaAbout the role
DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.
Signal / Light / Electrical Technician Series
($4,000 Hiring Incentive)
6208 - NORTHERN TRAFFIC SYSTEMS MAIN
606 S. 1st Street W - Location 2067
Snowflake, AZ 85937
Salary: $ 25.4342 - $ 30.0520
Hourly rate: $ 25.4342 - $ 30.0520
*This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive
Grade: 18-20
Closing Date: June 29, 2026
Duties and basic tasks include: Performing the inspection, maintenance, and repair of; traffic signals, lighting, and ITS, tunnel and/or pump stations. Performing at an entry level for the Signal Lighting and Technical Electrical Technical series. This position requires employees to participate in rotation based 24 hour call back program, must be able to respond to duty post within 30 minutes. The employee must be able to posses the ability to work from elevated heights in stressful situations. During weather events that cause or could cause hazardous road conditions, overtime may be required; including working outside of normal reporting hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Note: Positions will be assigned based on experience and qualifications listed below.
*This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive
Signal/Lighting/Electrical Technician 1 (SLATE 1): $25.43/hr. Grade 18
Employee performs a broad scope of basic level electrical, electronic and/or mechanical duties related to the Inspection, installation, maintenance and/or repair of traffic signals, roadway lighting, and ITS, and associated record keeping documentation. Operates and/or trains on motorized vehicles and powered/non-powered equipment and tools to properly perform assigned work duties.Performs contract management, quality assurance, and record keeping of work and project activities. Conferring and coordinating with other crew members.Performs emergency repairs on one or more of the following: traffic signals, roadway lighting, and ITS.
Signal/Lighting/Electrical Technician 2 (SLATE 2): $27.22/hr. Grade 19
Employee performs a broad scope of intermediate level electrical, electronic and/or mechanical duties related to the Inspection, installation, maintenance and/or repair of traffic signals, roadway lighting, and ITS, and associated record keeping documentation. Operates and/or trains on motorized vehicles and powered/non·powered equipment and tools to properly perform assigned work duties.Performs contract management, quality assurance, and record keeping of work and project activities. Conferring and coordinating with other crew members.Performs emergency repairs on one of or more of the following:traffic signals, roadway lighting, and ITS.
Signal/Lighting/Electrical Technician 3 (SLATE 3): $30.05/hr. Grade 20
Employee performs a broad scope of advanced level electrical, electronic and/or mechanical duties related to the Inspection, installation, maintenance and/or repair of traffic signals, roadway lighting, and ITS, and associated record keeping documentation. Operates and/or trains on motorized vehicles and powered/non·powered equipment and tools to properly perform assigned work duties. Performs contract management, quality assurance, and record keeping of work and project activities. Conferring and coordinating with other crew members.Performs emergency repairs on one or more of the following:traffic signals, roadway lighting, and ITS. Lead duties - Provides advice and resolves problems; participates in work activities as required; schedules and assigns work activities; approves inspection project documentation reports; determines and selects alternatives in materials or equipment, has authority to inspect and determine the need for repairs or replacement, recommends ordering of materials and equipment; works under supervision while providing training to lower level technicians; interprets specification requirements. Evaluates and rates technical skills and qualification of other techs as directed.
Knowledge of:
- Use, ca
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