Traffic Signal Technician II

Traffic Signal Technician II

Salary

$20.41 - $23.21 Hourly

Location

339 Alexander Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301, NC

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

04576

Department

Public Services

Opening Date

11/01/2026

Closing Date

11/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

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Hiring Range: $20.41 - $23.21/Hour D.O.Q.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

The City of Fayetteville is currently recruiting for a Traffic Signal Technician II to perform advanced skilled and semi-skilled work in the construction, installation, repair, maintenance and upgrade of traffic signal control devices, including traffic signals, flashers, cameras, support structures, closed circuit camera systems and programmable schedules for school flashers; and to provide staff support to the Traffic Services Department.

For an inside peek at a day in the life of a City of Fayetteville Traffic Services employee, watch the video below.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate a variety of signal installation and maintenance equipment including aerial lift bucket trucks, hydraulic drills, electrical power tools, forklifts and other similar equipment and machinery in repairing, installing and maintaining signals in various weather conditions.
• Assist with the planning and performance of a variety of activities requiring travel to include inspections, preventative maintenance and repair of traffic signals and related equipment.
• Locate underground traffic signal facilities utilizing traffic signal plans, outside plant records, electronic locating equipment, shovels, probing rods and other locating devices.
• Assist in the determination and confirmation of proper placement of traffic signals; ensure proper location of utilities and other work hazards prior to digging.
• Analyze, test and resolve traffic signal system malfunctions; repair electrical, electro-mechanical and electronic traffic signal components.
• Track work performed using internal tracking programs and products and assist other employees on the proper use of programs and products.
• Perform on-call technician duty for traffic signal malfunctions that occur after normal work hours, weekends, and holidays; respond to emergency situations as required including malfunctions in hazardous and severe weather conditions.
• Educate other employees in the performance of preventative maintenance and repair of traffic signals and related equipment, safe equipment operation, utility location, and City procedures.
• Assist with the monitoring of the City's traffic signal network through the use of computers, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), and field visits.

For a complete job description, click here.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Please Note: Candidates selected for hire will be required to submit proof of education prior to a firm job offer being made. Therefore, to avoid delays in the hiring process, it is strongly recommended that you attach a copy of your official graduation certificate(s) from higher level institution(s) at the time of your application submission.

Experience:

Two years of experience in traffic signal system maintenance or related work.

Education:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by additional specialized training in electronics, installation or maintenance of traffic signal devices or a related field.

LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS:

Required:

Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license and ability to maintain insurability. Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of hire. International Municipal Sign Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Level I certification is required to be obtained within twelve months of hire. Applicants with an active CDL are preferred.

Preferred:

Work Zone Training certification; Forklift certification; IMSA Traffic Signal Level II certification.

From the time of closing, the selection process is anticipated to last 4 - 6 weeks. The process will consist of a panel interview with the selected candidate being subject to a pre-employment DOT drug screen, DOT physical, physical abilities test, background check, and driving history check.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Health and Dental Insurance:

The City of Fayetteville Employee Healthcare Benefit Plan provides comprehensive and affordable health and dental coverage while maintaining reasonable costs to employees. Coverage is available for all regular status employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week. Employees may also choose to cover eligible dependents. The premium is deducted on a pre-tax basis, with the City paying a portion of the premium. Qualifying employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of service.

Employer Paid Leave

Vacation Leave:

Regular employees begin accruing vacation leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on years of service

and the number of hours an employee is scheduled to work.

Sick Leave:

Regular employees begin accruing sick leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on the number of hours

scheduled to work; regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month. Sick leave hours accumulate without

limits and may be used toward creditable service upon retirement from the NC Local Governmental Retirement System.

Holidays:

The City of Fayetteville observes 12 paid holidays per calendar year. When Christmas day is on a Wednesday, an

additional holiday is provided making for 13 paid holidays.

Bereavement:

Regular employees are eligible for bereavement leave. The City will authorize 24 hours per calendar year to mourn or

attend a funeral or memorial service of a family member.

Retirement:

The City of Fayetteville assists employees in securing their financial future during retirement by participating in the NC

Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System, administered by the State of North Carolina. Regular employees

scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week become members in the retirement system upon employment. As a member

of this system, employees are required to contribute 6% of their gross salary on a tax-deferred basis.

Deferred Compensation Plans:

To further assist employees in saving for retirement, the City offers two supplemental retirement savings programs. These

programs enable regular full-time, and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week, an opportunity to save a

portion of their salary on a tax-deferred basis to supplement their retirement benefits. These programs are the NC 401(k)

plan and NC 457 plan; both administered by Empower. The City currently contributes 4% of base salary to an eligible

employee's NC 401(k) account.

Cafeteria Plan / Supplemental Benefits:

Realizing that each employee may have different insurance needs, the City offers its employees the opportunity to supplement City-provided benefits by selecting from the benefits listed below. These benefits are offered at employees expense through payroll deduction:

• > Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) - Healthcare and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (pre-tax)
• > Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• > Optional Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Death Benefit:

The first year an employee contributes to the retirement system, the City provides a death benefit of $3,000 once the

employee is benefits eligible. After one year as a contributing member of the Retirement System, a death benefit is provided

by the NC Retirement System that is equal to the highest 12 months' salary in a row during the 24 months before death, no

less than $25,000 and no more than $50,000. There is no cost to the employee for this benefit.

Pay Periods / Deduction for Benefits / Direct Deposit:

City employees are paid bi-weekly (every other Friday). Benefit deductions are taken for 24 pay periods of the year. As an added convenience and safety measure, the City requires all new employees to sign up for direct deposit.

Employee Assistance Program:

The EAP is available at no cost to all employees and their household members. The EAP provides confidential guidance

on legal, financial and personal issues affecting your health, relationships and job.

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Responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. Your responses will be used to determine whether or not you possess the minimum qualifications required for this position at the time of application.

• I have read and complied with the above statement.

02

How did you hear about this position?

03

Are you a current City of Fayetteville employee?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you held an out-of-state drivers license (other than NC) in the past 3 years?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you currently possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you currently have an acceptable driving record in accordance with the City of Fayetteville driving standard? Click here to view the City of Fayettevilles driving standards list of an unacceptable driving record criteria.

• Yes
• No

07

This position requires meeting and maintaining vehicle insurability with the City of Fayetteville. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you currently possess a valid commercial drivers license (CDL)?

• Yes, I possess a Class A CDL.
• Yes, I possess a Class B CDL.
• No, I do not possess a CDL.

09

If you do not currently possess a Class B CDL, you will be required to obtain one within six (6) months of the date of hire. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No
• I currently possess a Class B or Class A CDL

10

How many years of experience do you have in traffic signal maintenance or related work?

• 4+ years
• 2 - 3 years
• One year or less
• None

11

Briefly describe your experience in traffic signal maintenance or related work. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below).

12

Do you have experience using multi-meter to isolate faults in AC and DC electrical circuits?

• Yes
• No

13

How many years of experience do you have using a multi-meter to isolate faults in AC and DC electrical circuits?

• 7 + years
• 4 - 6 years
• 1 - 3 years
• Less than one year
• None

14

Do you have experience with Microsoft based software?

• Yes
• No

15

Briefly describe your experience with Microsoft based software. (if this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below).

16

This position requires you to obtain an International Municipal Sign Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Level I certification within one (1) year of employment. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No
• Already possess an IMSA Traffic Signal Level I certification.

17

From the list below, please indicate any other related certifications you currently possess:

• IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician Level II certification
• Forklift certification
• Work Zone Training certification
• None of the above

18

This job requires working on an aerial platform at heights up to 50 feet. Are you willing to accept these working conditions?

• Yes
• No

19

This job requires working around and above heavy roadway traffic. Are you willing to accept these working conditions?

• Yes
• No

20

This position requires the ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally to lift weights 80 pounds but not to exceed 80 pounds. Are you willing to accept these working conditions?

• Yes
• No

21

This position requires working a flexible schedule to include some evenings, weekends and holidays. Are you willing to accept this working condition?

• Yes
• No

22

This job requires outdoor physical work that will include inclement weather conditions in addition to heat and humidity. Are you willing to accept these working conditions?

• Yes
• No

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INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED! You may attach a resume; however, the application MUST include a 10-year history. Please answer all questions on the application in their entirety and your application MUST include the following: • Drivers License Number • Employer information including salary, address, phone number, supervisor name, and reason for leaving for each employer • Complete Education History (including High School) • A complete 10-year history to include gaps you have had between employment and/or school attendance. Example: Office Assistant 1/2011 - present The Company 123 Hay Street Fayetteville, NC 28301 (910) 555-5555 Unemployed 6/2004 - 12/2010 Unemployed Student 12/2000 - 6/2004 My High School Fayetteville, NC 28301 Applications without a 10-year history and all the required information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Please take a moment to review your application for completeness.

• I have read and understand the above statement

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Employer City of Fayetteville

Address City Hall

433 Hay Street

Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28301

Phone 910-433-1635

Website https://fayettevillenc.gov/jobs