Traffic Signal and Lighting Technician

About the role

The traffic signal and lighting technician performs duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signals, roadway lighting, communications equipment, and other electronic devices. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Affords assistance on emergency calls, such as malfunctioning equipment and traffic crashes involving equipment for signals, lighting, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), aviation and navigational lighting, and communication systems, and takes appropriate action.
• Affords assistance in the investigation of customer service reports with regard to signal and lighting operations and other electronic/electrical traffic control devices and reports of findings.
• Responds to routine utility locates requests from Missouri One Call.
• Affords assistance in the installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic signal equipment, radio communication equipment, ITS, roadway, aviation and navigational lighting, and other electronic/electrical traffic control devices.
• Affords assistance in the interpretation of signal circuit plans and schematics for trouble shooting problems with electronic/electrical components.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET
• Completion of a formal post-secondary technical training program in one or more of the following: electrical, electronics, or networking (of at least 30 credit hours or one school year in duration)
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with no air brake restriction and interstate status (either Excepted Interstate [EI] or Non-Excepted Interstate [NI]) must be obtained within sixty days of hire.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.

Qualifications

Job Location: Jefferson City, MO

If selected for further consideration, you will be contacted to schedule an interview for Thursday, September 17, 2026

Skills

Must be able to move materials by hand, operate hand tools, and perform stationary flagging.

Exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.

Exposure to working at heights requiring the use of fall protection and aerial boom equipment.

Operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.

Benefits

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.

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Pay

The entry salary is posted above, an Intermediate starting salary of $52,511.52 and a Senior starting salary of $56,712.48.

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified

Contact

Contact Details: Central District Human Resources.

kchr@modot.mo.gov, kristina.hodges@modot.mo.gov, sehr@modot.mo.gov, SWHR@modot.mo.gov, nehrmocareersteam@modot.mo.gov, nwhr@modot.mo.gov, cohrmocareers@modot.mo.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.