Public Works/Traffic - Traffic Signal Electronic Technician I

Public Works/Traffic - Traffic Signal Electronic Technician I

Salary

$44,062.00 - $79,310.00 Annually

Location

Public Works - Traffic Engineering, Hampton, VA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

09626

Department

TRAFFIC ENGINEERING

Opening Date

10/19/2026

Closing Date

11/2/2026 11:59 AM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
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Function

"Join the City of Hampton team! As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring. Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement and other benefits."

Are you a skilled electronics professional who takes pride in precision, safety, and keeping a community moving? The City of Hampton is seeking an experienced Traffic Signal Electronic Technician to help power and maintain the infrastructure that keeps our roadways safe and efficient.

In this highly skilled role, you will perform advanced electronic and electrical work, including the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of traffic signal control equipment and related systems. This position also plays a key training role, sharing technical expertise with others and ensuring best practices are consistently applied. Working under general supervision and established procedures, you'll independently determine how and when to complete assigned tasks, balancing technical knowledge, safety standards, and operational efficiency to support the City's transportation network.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires high school graduation or GED, supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college in electronics or a related field of study.
• Requires a minimum of three years of full-time equivalent experience in the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of electronic systems and in traffic signal electronics work or closely related experience.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B within 180 days of employment.
• Must have the ability to be IMSA Signal certified and do so within 18 months of hire date; work zone certified within 6 months of hire date.

Additional Requirements

• Requires effective communication with internal and external customers.
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft word, Outlook and Excel Spreadsheets.
• May require working beyond a standard 40-hour work week to include evenings and weekends.
• The incumbent will be considered "essential personnel" during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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Benefits Overview

This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:

• Sentara Health Plans
• EAP Provider: ComPsych
• OptumRx
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Anthem Blue View Vision
• FSA Reimbursement accounts
• Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
• Chubb Term Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Virginia 529
• Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA
• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
• Other forms of leave include:
• Maternity Leave
• Parental Bonding Leave
• Care for Sick Parent Leave
• Birthday Leave
• Personal day (available every quarter)

The eleven paid holidays each year include:

• New Years Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

• Presidents Day

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth Day

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Day

• Employees birthday

• The retirement plan is offered through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS1-888-827-3847) and is a defined benefit pension plan. For more information, see the VRS website.

• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is Securian Financial.

• Mission Square Retirement plans 457, Roth IRA, Roth 457 plans are offered through Mission Square Retirement(1-800-669-7400). For more information, visit Mission Square.

• Medical / Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.

• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.

• Employees are covered for Workers Compensation where appropriate.

• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.

• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family contact CompPysch at 1-877-327-2872 or see the Guidance Resources Website.

01

Which of the following best reflects your highest level of education?

• High school diploma/GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree or higher

02

Please indicate your years of work experience in the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of electronic systems and in traffic signal electronics work.

• No Experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 3-4 years of experience
• 5+ years of experience

03

Do you have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class B or the ability to obtain one within 180 days of employment?

• I currently have a CDL
• I have the ability to obtain a CDL within 180 days of employment
• I do not have the ability to obtain a CDL within 180 days of employment

04

I understand if selected for this position I must have a current IMSA II Signal certification or obtain one within 18 months of employment.

• Yes
• No

05

I understand that if selected for employment in this position, I must successfully complete a criminal background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

06

I understand that if selected for employment in this position, I will be subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City of Hamptons current substance abuse policy.

• Yes
• No

07

I understand I must have VDOT approved Work Zone training certification within six (6) months of employment.

• Yes
• No

08

This position requires that you possess a valid drivers license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hamptons criteria. Failure to provide your drivers license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your drivers license number by entering it below:

Required Question

Employer City of Hampton

Address 22 Lincoln Street

Hampton, Virginia, 23669

Phone (757) 727-6407

Website http://www.hampton.gov/hr