Traffic Systems Technician I

Pay Range: $18.32 - $22.90/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 📅

Workdays & Hours: Monday – Thursday 6:30 am – 5 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 Traffic Systems Technician I job is available with the City of Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works department within the Traffic Management Division. Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and interacting with residents, contractors, and customers? Would you like to improve the safety of the citizens and visitors to Fort Worth?

We are seeking a Traffic Systems Technician I to install, repair, and maintain the street light system for the city. The successful candidate will be required to work outside, during inclement weather, at night and on weekends for special events or emergency call-backs, and at heights of at least 30 feet.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED

• One (1) year of experience in electrical construction or electrical maintenance construction

• Valid Texas Class "C" driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Electronics or related field

• Specialized licenses or certifications, such as an Apprentice Electrician or Journeyman Electrical Licenses, IMSA Certifications, bucket truck certification, or derrick/digger certification

• Candidates with computer software experience

The Traffic Systems Technician I job responsibilities include:

• Planning, designing, installing repairing and maintaining the pavement markings, signs, and street lights for the City of Fort Worth.

• Work with minimal supervision.

• Installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic control systems, specifically street lights.

• Operate various specialized tools and equipment related to traffic control system maintenance.

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.