Traffic Signal Technician I
Salary
$40,435.20 - $56,784.00 Annually
Location
Public Works-Traffic Engineering (Signals) 3313 J. E. Davis Drive, Little Rock, AR
Job Type
Full Time- Regular Position
Job Number
PW-2026-06
Department
Public Works Department
Division
Signals
Opening Date
06/11/2026
Closing Date
6/25/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
LBRUNION
Supervisory Responsibility?
No
On-Line Applications Only?
Yes
Department:
Public Works
The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
JOB OBJECTIVE: To troubleshoot, repair and replace defective traffic signal controllers, signal heads, signal detection systems, signal displays, streetlights and pedestrian signal devices.
This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
Essential Functions
For a complete list of essential job functions, please click HERE.
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of high school supplemented by technical or vocational school coursework or apprenticeship in electrical trades work, completion of a recognized four (4) year electrical apprenticeship program or equivalent training, OR three (3) years of experience as a skilled Electrician/Traffic Signal Technician, or related area, and one (1) year of personal computer experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
DISCLAIMER: This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
Application Requirements
CITY OF LITTLE ROCK BENEFITS
INSURANCE
CIGNA HEALTH PLAN(S)
Base Plan: Emp only:$0.00; Emp + Spouse: $216.10, Emp + Child(ren): $195.49; Family: $308.84.
Buy-up 1 Plan: Emp only: 38.10; Emp + Spouse: $296.11, Emp + Child(ren): $267.88; Family: $423.14.
Buy-up 2Plan: Emp only: 51.83; Emp + Spouse: $324.93, Emp + Child(ren): $293.95; Family: $464.32.
High-Deductible Health Plan: Emp only:0.00; Emp + Spouse: $203.33, Emp + Child(ren): $183.91; Family: $290.61.
Four (4) plans to choose from: Base Plan; Buy-up 1 Plan, Buy-up 2 Plan or High Deductible
Base Plan: $3,000 deductible (in network), $40 co-pay for PCP - $70 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $0, $20, $40, $80co-pay, $200 Rx deductible for Tier 2, 3, 4
Buy-up 1 Plan: $2,000 deductible (in network), $30 co-pay for PCP - $60 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $15, $45, $70, $70 copay; no additional Rx deductible.
Buy-up 2 Plan: $1,000 deductible (in network), $25 co-pay for PCP - $50 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-payments: $15, $45, $70, $70co-pay; no additional Rx deductible.
High-Deductible Plan: $2,500 deductible (in network), Prescriptions: Tier 1 10% after deductible; Tier 2 20% after deductible; Tier 3 30% after deductible; Tier 4 $80 co-pay after deductible
DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE
Base Plan Emp: $0; Family: $17.46. per pay period.
High Plan: Employee Only: $8.77; Family $44.38
VISION (VSP)
Emp: $0.00; and Family $1.00 per pay period
$0 deductible - co-pays and allowances; $10 co-pay for well vision exam (once every 12 months) plus $50 co-pay for materials, lens & frames or contact lens fitting & evaluation up to $60.
$150 allowance for frames (once every24-monthframes/12-monthlenses) Or - Elective Contact Lens - $105allowance, Necessary Contact Lens $210 allowance once every 12 months.
OTHER PROVIDED INSURANCE
Life Insurance -The Basic Life Benefit is 2x times your salary. Mid Managers and above is 3x your salary. The premium is 100% paid by the employer and is effective your hire date.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment -The AD&D benefit is 1x your annual salary rounded to the next thousand of coverage.
Long Term Disability-60% of salary continuance after6-monthelimination period.
RETIREMENT
PENSION- All full time, non-uniform employees
Non-uniform employees shall be required to participate immediately upon employment in the 2014 Defined Benefit Plan. Contributions are mandatory for both the employee and the ?City. Contribution rates are: Employee: 4.5% of salary Employer 9% of salary.
OTHER COMPENSATION
LONGEVITY PAY (provided to all employees)
Longevity pay will be paid at a rate of $4.00 (four dollars) for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year. Longevity pay will be paid at a rate of $7.00 (seven dollars) per year for the sixth (6th) year of service and each additional year thereafter.
LEAVE(S)
VACATION LEAVE
Years of Service
Vacation Days Annual Accrual
Up to 3 years of service
10
3 to 10 years of service
15
10 to 20 years of service
19
20 years of service and over
23
SICK LEAVE
On an annual basis
12 DAYS
FUNERAL LEAVE
Days of Funeral Leave
Funeral Leave Conditions
3 days
For an immediate family member-immediate family is defined as mother, father, stepmother, stepfather, brother, sister, son, daughter, grandparents, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, spouse, or spouses immediate family.
4 days
For an immediate family member if the funeral is out-of-state
Click here for other leaves and observed holidays.
01
Do you possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalency and technical/vocational coursework or apprenticeship training in electrical trades work?
02
Have you completed a recognized four (4) year electrical apprenticeship program or equivalent training?
03
Do you have at least three (3) years of experience as a skilled Electrician, Traffic Signal Technician, or in a related field?
04
If yes, please describe your electrical and/or traffic signal experience, including the types of systems maintained, repaired, or installed and the organizations where you gained this experience. [Please ensure this information is included in your work history.] If not applicable, please enter N/A.
05
Do you have at least one (1) year of personal computer experience?
06
Do you currently possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License, or are you able to obtain one before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position?
07
Are you able to obtain International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signals Level I certification within one (1) year of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position?
08
Are you able and willing to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required?
09
How did you find out about this particular position?
Required Question
Employer City of Little Rock
Department Public Works Department Address 701 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72201
Phone 501-371-4475