Signal Systems Technician II

Pay Range: $24.67 - $30.83/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 📅

Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 6:30 am – 3:00 pm; Some evening/weekend work required.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, and Professional Development Opportunities. Find Out More!

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability. 🌆

A Signal Systems Technician II job is available with the City of Fort Worth TPW Transportation Management Division. We are seeking highly skilled & motivated individuals who want to expand their technical knowledge and professional career by being involved in the implementation of state-of-the-art technology with traffic signals and an ITS system. The City is currently in the process of procuring or implementing new local traffic signal controller hardware & software, new central traffic management system software, implementation of citywide cellular network, PTZ cameras, and all other related ITS devices.

The position is subject to “on-call” status twenty-four (24) hours a day; seven (7) days a week to respond to emergencies, work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends and holiday, as well as emergency “call-back” when not “on-call” to respond to emergencies after hours and complete priority projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED with additional specialized training in traffic signal systems and/or electrical wiring

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible electronic and/or electrical experience in the repair and maintenance of electronic equipment and/or traffic signal and street lighting systems

• Possession of Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire date

• Possession of or ability to obtain IMSA (International Municipal Signal Association) Traffic Signal Technician Level 1 certificate within 12 months of hire date

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four (4) or more years of experience in traffic signal systems, electrical wiring, and maintaining signal equipment like controllers and vehicle detection systems

• Four (4) or more years of experience Troubleshooting Traffic signals and School Zone Flashers

• Possession of an Electrician’s License

• IMSA Level II Certified

• Work Zone Traffic Control Certified

The Signal Systems Technician II job responsibilities include:

• Lead, oversee, and participate in the more complex and difficult work of employees responsible for installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signals.

• Ability to operate and instruct employees in the operation of various electronic devices.

• Customer service and computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, are required.

• Operate Bucket Truck and Line Truck.

• Filling in for crew leader when not on site.

Working Conditions.

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and intense noises.

Physical Demands:

Medium work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

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Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.