NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Traffic Signal Technician I
City of San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$81K/yr - $97K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is a company that supports government agencies, and they are seeking a Traffic Signal Technician I to install, modify, maintain, and repair traffic signal equipment. The role involves assisting in design and construction, training workers, and maintaining accurate records.
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Responsibilities
Install, modify, maintain, and repair wiring in conduits, signal heads, controllers, vehicle detectors, solid state components and digital signal equipment and special illuminations in connection with traffic signals
Assist in the design, construction, and modification of special control and test equipment for traffic signal repair
Train semiskilled workers and apprentices
Drive and operate City vehicles needed to perform work
Make daily work reports
Keep accurate records
Testify in court and give depositions
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree in Electronic Technology AND two years of full-time journey-level electrician experience as described in the notes below
Successful completion of a state-accredited four or five-year Electrician Apprenticeship Program, which must include a minimum of four college-level courses in electronics AND one year full-time journey-level electrician experience as described in the notes below
Four years of full-time experience in all phases of work as a journey-level electrician as described in the notes below
Qualifying experience MUST include installing, repairing and troubleshooting in an industrial environment (e.g., factory, manufacturing company or shipyard) in at least ONE of the following areas: Industrial machinery digital controls such as numerical or programmable computer digital control components; Commercial, industrial or underground electrical conduit wiring such as conduit wiring for industrial machinery and equipment, street lighting or traffic signal systems; Commercial-type electrical control systems such as assembly line speed controls or manufacturing process line sequence control
Qualifying experience MUST also include using blueprints, schematics and electrical/electronic test equipment
Experience in residential electrical work only is NOT qualifying
A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire
Some positions will require a valid California Class B Driver License AND a valid California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) medical certificate within six months from the date of hire which must be maintained throughout an individual's employment as a Traffic Signal Technician with the City of San Diego
Some positions will require a Crane Operator Certification issued by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) or equivalent organization recognized by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), prior to the completion of the probationary period and must be maintained throughout an individual's employment as a Traffic Signal Technician with the City of San Diego
Proof of degree/transcripts, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements
Proof of apprenticeship completion, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements
For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements
Preferred
Experience working with fiber optics
Entry-level programming skills in Basic, Pascal or C+
Experience in logic circuit design and implementation
Experience in repairing or modifying Intel-based PC-related platforms
Benefits
City employees may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and retirement plans, health programs, and other benefits.
Eligible City employees initially hired or assuming office on or after July 10, 2021, with the exception of Police Recruits participating in the City’s Police Academy, will participate in the City’s Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees’ Retirement System (SDCERS).
Benefits may change due to employer-employee contract negotiations.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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CEO
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