Lead Signal Technician

Lead Signal Technician

Salary

$48,522.24 - $55,800.58 Annually

Location

Wylie, TX

Job Type

FULL TIME

Job Number

2026-00052

Department

PUBLIC WORKS-STREETS

Opening Date

09/10/2026

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General Summary

Why work for the City of Wylie?

The reason we exist is to serve our residents and guests. By combining our unique talents to ensure the preservation of the small town feel of our area, we are committed to building and sustaining a safe community where economic development and neighborhood enrichment can flourish while creating an unparalleled experience for all.

How we accomplish our mission:

Leveraging the diversity of our workforce to continually think and do things differently, the City of Wylie invests in the development of our employees by providing them with a working environment that serves to enhance their personal happiness and elevate their professional goals.

Have you worked with traffic signals? If so, we have the position for you! The City of Wylie is seeking a Lead Signal Technician. The selected applicant will coordinate the daily activities and priorities of traffic signal installation and repairs for the city. Will also install, repair, and maintain traffic signals and assist with roadway lighting needs.

Supervision is provided by the Signal Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

• Prioritizes, assigns and monitors traffic signal repairs for assigned staff.

• Installs, troubleshoots and repairs traffic signal equipment.

• Inspects traffic signal equipment at operational intersections to ensure signals are operating as programmed.

• Responds to trouble calls on equipment malfunctions; identifies problem; repairs or replaces faulty equipment; documents trouble calls and problem resolution.

• Routinely patrol streets to identify traffic signals that may need repair.

• Performs routine maintenance on traffic control devices and other equipment.

• Monitors the work of external contractors and ensures contract terms and specifications are met.

• Reads and interprets schematics, blueprints, and other diagrams; such as technical manuals, NEC and MUTCD.

• Replaces parts such as load switches, relays and flashers, and documents process.

• Trains staff on signal repair and safety practices and procedures.

• Makes recommendations and carry out plans with the approval of the supervisor.

• Maintains daily work records and work orders.

• Flags traffic and erects barricades, cones, and other warning devices.

• Implements safety procedures at job sites.

• Performs manual traffic and pedestrian counts.

• Assists in roadway lighting needs when necessary.

• Performs line locates for underground traffic signal and lighting equipment as needed.

• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule.

• Must work on-call and overtime as required.

• Travels to monitor work sites, and to attend meetings, and training

• Performs as a responsible steward of the public trust and strives for excellence in public service, enhancing the quality of life for all.

• Acts in a civil, respectful manner at all times to management, co-workers and others.

• Other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent. Two years of experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic control devices, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain the following within one year: Class "A" CDL with no restrictions except "A", IMSA Level II Certification, TMUTCD Work Zone Safety Certification, Bucket truck certification, and Pavement Marking Level I.

Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) training courses as outlined by Emergency Management after hire.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED:

Standing Sitting Walking Lifting

Carrying Pushing/Pulling Reaching Handling

Fine Dexterity Kneeling Crouching Crawling

Bending Twisting Climbing Balancing

Vision Hearing Talking Foot Controls

Digging Driving

PRIMARY WORK ENVIRONMENT: Outdoors

SHIFT WORK: No

CALL-OUT: On a rotating basis

• Retirement benefits with Texas Municipal Retirement System. Contributions by payroll deduction. Employee contributes at 7% level. City matches 200% of employee contribution. Mandatory.
• Deferred compensation - Nationwide and Edward Jones. The City does not contribute. Employee contributions by pre and post-tax payroll deduction. Optional.
• Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription insurance PPO and HDHP/HSA plans. PPO - Employee pays $30 per pay period for employee only coverage and 60% of dependent premiums, the City covers 40% of dependent premiums. HDHP/HSA - City pays full premium costs for employee only coverage and 50% of dependent premiums.
• Flexible Spending Account - allows for pre-tax deduction for eligible medical expenses as well as dependent care expenses. Optional.
• Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan - City contributes $1000 for employee only coverage and $200 for employee + one dependent or more coverage.
• Life insurance - 2x annual salary through New York Life. Fully paid by City and 1x annual salary through TMRS. Total of 3x annual base salary.
• Long-Term Disability for all full-time City employees.
• Thirteen paid holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Friday following, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and one floating holiday.
• Vacation - Earn three weeks of vacation in the first year.
• Sick leave accrues each full pay period.
• Sick leave conversion to vacation leave (once per year in January).
• Sick leave buy back (if budget allows; once per year).
• Bereavement leave, military leave, jury duty leave.
• Longevity pay $8 per month of service; paid once per year.
• Workers compensation benefits
• Tuition reimbursement - $2,000 per year.
• Direct Deposit - City of Wylie Payroll will deposit employee paycheck to any bank accepting wire transfers.
• Family and Medical Leave Policy as described by federal legislation.
• Free Recreation Center family membership.
• City pays every two weeks. (26 pay periods per year)

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The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to confirm that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest level of education?

• No High School Diploma or equivalent
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or Higher

03

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes, I have a valid Drivers License.
• No, I do not have a valid Drivers License.

04

Do you currently hold a CDL?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you currently an employee at the City of Wylie? If you are applying for a position within your current department, the Internal Transfer Request IS NOT required. If you are applying for a position within another department, you must submit a completed Internal Transfer Request to Human Resources, prior to submitting your application. Your application will not be forwarded to the hiring manager until you have submitted the completed Internal Transfer Request. (Employee Handbook, Section 23: Transfers, Promotions & Interim Pay: "Current employees must submit an online application or a resume as well as an Internal Transfer Request to Human Resources for consideration.") Please request a link to the Internal Transfer Request form from HR.

• Yes, I am currently an employee at the City of Wylie
• No, I am not currently an employee at the City of Wylie

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Have you ever worked for a city/municipality?

• Yes
• No

07

If yes, please list which city, dates of employment and position. If no, please type N/A.

08

Have you worked anywhere else other than the positions listed on your application?

• Yes
• No

09

If you have worked anywhere else other than the positions listed on your application, please describe below.

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Please take this opportunity to review your responses to the supplemental questions. Ensure that the qualifications stated above can be cross-referenced with the qualifications in your application. Your application may not be considered for further review if you have failed to show details of where the minimum qualifications are met. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you understand this statement, have reviewed your responses to the questions for accuracy and verify that your responses accurately describe your current qualifications.

• I verify that all of my responses to the supplemental questions are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do no support one or more of my responses to the supplemental questions that my application may be disapproved and/or I may be removed from consideration.

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Employer City of Wylie

Address 300 Country Club Road

Wylie, Texas, 75098

Phone 972-516-6040

Website http://www.wylietexas.gov