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Senior Traffic Signal Technician

City of Glendale (AZ)

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Jun 2026

💰 $90,155/yr($60,103/yr – $90,155/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 2026-04577

Department: Transportation

Division: Traffic Signals

Job classification: Traffic Signal Technician, Sr

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Transportation

Summary

Salary:This position is a Grade 317 with an annual salary between $60,103-$90,155
About Us and the Role:The City of Glendale's Transportation Department provides quality public transit facilities and services that support and enhance a safe and high quality of life for our residents, while helping to improve and sustain the environment.

The Sr. Traffic Signal Technician performs skilled and semi skilled work of moderate difficulty in the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signal and intelligent transportation systems equipment, the testing of signal cabinets and the locating of signal and communication lines.

The ideal candidate for the role will have two years of experience in the maintenance, installation and repair of traffic signal or equipment and college level course work in electricity or construction.

Benefits:

The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. You can review the FY26-27 Benefits Guide or visit the City of Glendale’s Benefits page for more information.
Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave:

Regular status position’s offer:

The City of Glendale observes 10.5 holidays per year, and full-time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays.
Vacation leave accrues at 5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours per year), and increases to 6.12 hours after 5 years, and to 7.6 hours after 10 years of service.
Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours per year).

Retirement:

This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Contribution is mandatory, and the current contribution rate is 12%.

Examples of duties

Constructs and maintains signalized intersections including installation of underground conduit, pull boxes, traffic signal cabinets, concrete foundations, signal poles, mast arms, luminaries, signal heads, terminal blocks and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) equipment.
May learn to assist ITS Technicians in operating, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, testing, replacing and repairing malfunctioning fiber optic, wireless communication system devices, closed circuit television cameras, dynamic message signs, electronic and computer equipment.
Performs scheduled preventive maintenance at signalized intersections to include inspecting, repairing, replacing and testing signal control equipment and field equipment to ensure proper operation, condition and alignment of equipment.
Performs modifications and operational tests in the shop on traffic signal cabinets received for stock or field installation; completes and files completed test forms.
Locates and marks underground traffic signal and fiber communication lines and equipment citywide at signalized intersections for blue stake requests.
Repairs or replaces equipment in the field on an emergency basis due to storm or accident damage, faulty equipment, burned out lamps or other electrical or equipment problems.
Modernizes or revamps existing intersections by installing new equipment while traffic signals are still in operation.
Operates construction and maintenance equipment such as platform trucks, bucket trucks, concrete saws, underground piercing drills and electrical test meters.
Installs overhead signs, banners and lights for other departments.
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