About Our Job 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 competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $26.84 - $31.50. 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 + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date Location & Schedule The standard working hours will be 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 I. 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 I, you will: Complete general maintenance of traffic signals. Learn on the job with the senior technicians about monitoring and programming traffic signal timing controllers and make necessary adjustments under the direction of a lead worker or supervisor. Use multi-meters to read voltage/ohms in the field and in the shop. Work in all weather conditions to assist with basic wiring, splicing, phasing out intersections, as well as work in heights up to the luminaire (35 feet), concrete work, shoveling, building caissons, and conduit work. Gain experience and assist with installing, removing, and repairing signal control and auxiliary equipment such as traffic signal controllers and cabinets, and work with vehicle detection installs. Learn how to evaluate and assist with construction by interpreting blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams. Complete vehicle detection which will involve walking behind the concrete/pavement saw and air compressor. Operate vehicles and perform pre-trip and post-trip inspection to ensure proper functioning, which includes checking fluid levels, observing leaks, monitoring condition of hoses and belts, checking tire pressure, ensuring brake lights and lights work, and performing other related inspections. Follow all common safety practices associated with tools and equipment, monitoring work environment for safety and hazards, and ensuring safety for self and others; in addition, you will maintain the equipment and tools for the next scheduled crew. Place and remove barricades, cones, and other traffic control and safety devices in and around work areas for construction and maintenance projects in accordance with traffic regulation requirements. Use Cartograph and MS Office Suite to log, record, and create daily work reports for management. Assist with investigation of complaints and reports of defective traffic signals and associated equipment. Drive regular pick up and bucket trucks, operate skid steers, and mini excavators (if you have your CDL A, you may operate to haul out the trailer that transports equipment). What You’ll Bring We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level. Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics: Two years of experience in the field/shop with construction of traffic signals, installation, maintenance, or repair Basic wiring, splicing, electrical skills Class A CDL Basic computer skills using MS Office and familiarity with asset management systems Current IMSA Traffic Signal Level I Certification (preferred, but not required) Excellent customer and communication skills Required Minimum Qualifications Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate Experience Requirement: One (1) year of experience in traffic signal installation, construction, maintenance, or repair Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement. Licensure: This job requires driving Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application Possession of a Colorado 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 Application Deadline This position is expected to stay open until October 21, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than October 21 at 11:59 PM. About Everything Else Job Profile CJ2608 Traffic Signal Technician I To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $26.84 - $40.27 Target Pay $26.84 - $31.50/hour Agency Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure Redeployment 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. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice. 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. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish. 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. See yourself experiencing growth and balance. See yourself being respected and valued. See yourself belonging here. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Your journey starts right here. #SeeYourselfHere Never miss Denver Jobs—sign up for job alerts now!

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