Traffic Control Technician

TARGET CLOSE DATE: 08/28/2026

PAY GRADE:

Grade 21

TYPE:

Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

Traffic Control Technicians working in the Merit System are responsible for the installation and repair of traffic signals, intersections, streetlights, and street signs. They are also responsible for performing preventative maintenance on traffic control devices to prevent future traffic signal malfunctions. Individuals in this job class troubleshoot traffic signals and intersections when they are malfunctioning to identify solutions and make repairs to restore signals to proper traffic operation. Traffic Control Technicians work under the general supervision of a Senior Traffic Control Technician, and their work is reviewed based on completed work orders.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Agencies provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more.

Applications for this position will be considered for the following Merit System employing agencies. The pay range for this job varies depending upon the Merit System employing agency.

Birmingham $22.78 - $35.34
Homewood $26.31 - $40.82
Jefferson County $25.30 - $39.25

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

• Driver's license (Must be able to acquire a Class B CDL within the first six months of employment).

• Coursework in Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC) fundamentals, and other related electrical/electronic courses (e.g., digital electronic fundamentals, troubleshooting techniques, industrial electronics, computer hardware repair).

• Work experience reading and interpreting electrical or electronic schematics and blueprints.

• Work experience in electrical and electronics troubleshooting (e.g., working with voltages of 120v to 480v, using a multimeter, working with electricity and electrical circuits).

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Performs preventative maintenance on traffic control devices by cleaning components, checking for proper function, clearing brush/debris, and replacing parts using established guidelines in order to prevent malfunctions and maintain proper functioning.

• Prepares for daily activities by communicating with others to understand work needed to be performed, creating daily log of activity, documenting inventory available and used at worksites, and ensuring work is performed safely according to policies and procedures.

• Participates in the installation of traffic signals, intersections, street lights, street signs, and surveillance cameras by using applicable procedures and established guidelines in order to establish safe and functional traffic control.

• Troubleshoots malfunctions at traffic signals/intersections according to established procedures by observing the cause of malfunction, identifying problem sources, running various tests/diagnostics, and identifying solutions in order to restore proper traffic operation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job involves moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of lifting, carrying, balancing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Job may involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed both within employer-owned facilities such as workshop, warehouse, or station and in field locations such as external construction worksites. Work involves use of various hand tools such as hammer, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc. Workers may be exposed to weather conditions, such as extreme hot or cold temperatures, or other potentially hazardous conditions such as near roadway traffic, etc.

EEO STATEMENT:

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

ACCOMMODATION:

To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at [email protected] or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.

NOTE:

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

DISCLAIMER:

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.