With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The target hiring range for this position is $29.00 - $39.00/hour. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
457B Retirement Plan
140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
Location & Schedule
In this position, you can expect to work from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday however, in this role, you can also expect to work rotating nights and weekend shifts. The home base for this position will be 5440 Roslyn St., Denver, CO 80216.
Who We Are & What You’ll Do
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. For more information, please visit the DOTI website.
DOTI’s Commitment to Equity:
DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets and people of the city with the greatest need. Through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development.
DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results.
The DOTI Transportation Operations Team is seeking a determined and hardworking individual to serve as a Traffic Signal Technician II. The Transportation Operations Team is responsible for the operation, maintenance, installation, and emergency repair of traffic control devices. They maintain a fiber optic communication network providing services to the DOTI Information Technology Division and Denver Police Department. They also operate the Transportation Management Center and are responsible for signals, electronics repair, utility locates, sign installation, sign manufacturing, and pavement markings. Our team are stewards of safety in a traffic-controlled work zone. This job environment is working with crew members who are punctual and thrive in a team setting. Commitment and being on time at work is essential.
Specifically, as the Traffic Signal Technician II, you will:
Assist with the installation, construction, maintainenance, and repair of traffic signal systems and devices, which includes wiring, conduit, poles, signal heads, controllers, switches, and vehicle detectors.
Inspect, remove, and repair signal control and auxiliary equipment such as traffic signal controllers and cabinets, vehicle and pedestrian head assemblies, and street lighting and circuitry devices and systems.
Adjust, repair, replace, and modify electric and mechanical components, controllers, relays, switches, fuses, timers, and other related parts and equipment.
Monitor and program traffic signal timing controllers and make necessary adjustments
Investigate complaints and report defective traffic signals and associated equipment
Interpret blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
Operate vehicles and perform pre-trip inspection to ensure proper functioning
What You’ll Bring
Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:
IMSA Traffic Signal Level 1 or Level 2 Certification (preferred, not required) and/or the CCD internal signal operations level 2 assessment.
Current CDL B
Schedule flexibility, including the ability to work rotating weekend shifts and on-call availability for emergencies and inclement weather.
Strong motivation to learn and willing to take on various tasks to enhance their career and grow with the team.
Team-focused work ethic that focuses on punctuality, flexibility, and innovation.
Applicants for commercial driving positions must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Commercial drivers must be able to do the following in English:
Converse with the general public
Understand highway traffic signs and signals
Respond to official inquiries
Make entries on reports and records
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of experience in traffic signal installation, construction, maintenance, or repair.
Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement.
Licenses/Certifications: This job requires driving. Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL "B") with appropriate endorsements by the end of probation. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
This position is expected to stay open until May 12th. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than May 12th at 11:59 PM
Job Profile
CJ2609 Traffic Signal Technician IITo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position Type
UnlimitedPosition Salary Range
$27.89 - $43.23Target Pay
$29.00 - $39.00/hour.Agency
Dept of Transportation & InfrastructureRedeployment during Citywide Emergencies
City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
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Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
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