Traffic Signal Technician - CDL

Traffic Signal Technician - CDL

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Waco, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-01187

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Division

PUBLIC WORKS TRAFFIC OPS

Opening Date

06/22/2026

• Description
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Summary

Minimum Starting Salary: $23.5281 per hour

The City of Waco Seeks:

The City of Waco is seeking a skilled and motived Traffic Signal Technician to join our team and contribute to the maintenance, installation, and repair of traffic signal systems.

Minimum Qualifications;

Required:

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent
• One year of general electrical work experience.
• Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License within 180 days.
• Traffic Signal (or Signs & Markings) Technician certification from a nationally recognized and accredited agency or association within 2 years.

Position Description:

Under basic supervision, installs and maintains traffic control signals on City streets.

Essential Functions:

• Installs, repairs, and replaces traffic signals according to assigned work orders; tests and cleans systems and components; and replaces wiring, fuses, bulbs, and other parts.
• Operates a commercial vehicle to inspect and maintain traffic signal hardware and electric and electronic controllers; checks schematics and diagrams and performs preventive maintenance.
• May be required to be on-call, respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Lives the City of Waco Values.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:

• Meaningful and challenging work

• Make a difference and improve communities

• Competitive Salary and Benefits

• Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance

• Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match

• Education Assistance Program

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance

• Longevity Pay

• And More!

• Chance to do work you are passionate about

• Desire to give back

01

Do you have a H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a Valid Texas Class A Commercial Drivers License (required within 180 days)

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have one year of general electrical work experience listed on your application?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a Traffic Signal (or Signs & Markings) Technician certification from a nationally recognized and accredited agency or association? (required within 2 years)

• Yes
• No

05

If yes, please enter certification (enter N/A if no).

Required Question

Employer City of Waco

Address PO Box 2570

Waco, Texas, 76702

Phone 2547505740

Website https://www.waco-texas.com/jobs