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TRAFFIC SIGNAL ELECTRICIAN TRAINEE

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TRAFFIC SIGNAL ELECTRICIAN TRAINEE

Salary

$54,595.11 - $73,750.14 Annually

Location

City of Stockton, CA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

0725-06603

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

07/20/2025

Closing Date

8/6/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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DEFINITION

OPEN/PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT:

Incumbents may advance to the following potential opportunities:

Traffic Signal Electrician: (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stockton/classspecs/25838?keywords=traffic%20signal%20electrician%20trainee&pagetype=classSpecifications) $2,795.14 - $3,415.68 biweekly

Senior Traffic Signal Electrician: (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stockton/classspecs/25827?keywords=traffic%20signal%20electrician%20trainee&page=2&pagetype=classSpecifications) $3,073-28- $3,755.54 biweekly

TENTATIVE EXAMINATION DATE: August 31, 2025

Join Our Team as a Traffic Signal Electrician Trainee!

City of Stockton | Public Works Department

Schedule: 9/80 Work Week | Alternating Fridays Off | Early Start: 6:00 AM The candidate in this position must be willing to work overtime and off-hours shifts in emergency situations as needed.

Are you looking to build your career while keeping your city moving safely and efficiently? The City of Stockton is now hiring a Traffic Signal Electrician Trainee position in our Public Works Department – and we’re looking for hands-on, safety-minded, and motivated individuals to join our team!??

As a Traffic Signal Electrician Trainee, you'll be on the front lines of keeping Stockton’s streets safe and functional. You’ll get real-world, on-the-job training as you maintain and repair:

+ Traffic signals

+ Speed feedback signs

+ Lighted crosswalks

+ City-owned traffic cameras

+ Streetlights

You’ll also:

+ Operate bucket/lift trucks

+ Build, assemble, and install traffic signal and streetlight hardware

+ Perform annual preventive maintenance on traffic signals

+ Repair and replace damaged signal poles, underground conduits, and overhead wires

+ Respond to emergency calls, including nights and weekends, to quickly restore service

This is a hands-on, field-based role where your work directly impacts the safety and flow of our community.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

+ Unique Work Schedule: 9/80 with every other Friday off

+ Team-Oriented Environment: Work alongside experienced electricians and technicians

+ Real-World Training: Gain specialized skills and grow your career

+ City Impact: Play a key role in keeping Stockton’s streets safe and running smoothly

What We’re Looking For:

+ Strong work ethic and eagerness to learn

+ Comfortable working at heights and around live traffic

+ Ability to work emergency overtime, including nights and weekends

+ Team player with a commitment to public safety

If you’re ready to work hard, learn quickly, and contribute to something meaningful, apply today to become a Traffic Signal Electrician Trainee!

Incumbents in this position are included in the Civil Service system, in a "for-cause" employment status, and are represented by Operating Engineers Local No. 3, Trades and Maintenance Unit (Classified/Represented)

This list may be used to fill future vacancies.

Prior to appointment, eligible candidates may be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting and a medical examination which includes a back evaluation.

Veteran's Preference:

This position is eligible to receive five (5) Veteran's Preference Points for entrance into the Civil Service. Veteran's Preference will not be granted on the promotional list. If you believe you may qualify for Veteran's Preference, a DD-214 Member 4 copy indicating at least 181 consecutive days of service must be received in the Human Resources office (see supplemental questionnaire for details in submitting DD-214 copy) by the final filing deadline.

Under general supervision, performs installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical and electronic equipment used in street lighting and traffic signals; field wiring; circuits, controls, various related systems; operates a variety of hand and power tools and electronic equipment and instruments; performs related work as assigned.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry-level class in the Traffic Signal Electrician series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of duties in the installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signals. Subsequent to training, incumbents will work under general supervision performing all aspects of streetlight repair and maintenance. This class is alternately staffed with Traffic Signal Electricians, and incumbents may advance to the higher level after successfully completing a one-year probationary period and gaining two additional years of experience as a Traffic Signal Electrician Trainee. Incumbents must also meet the educational requirements in order to advance to the position of Traffic Signal Electrician.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)

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QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

Possession of a high school diploma or GED and one year of working experience in the maintenance and repair of electronics or electrical devices and equipment.

Other Requirements:

+ Must possess a valid California driver's license.

+ Incumbent must possess 18 semester units of coursework in electricity or electronics within 36 months of employment as a condition of continued employment.

The Examination:

Applicants who qualify in terms of relevant work experience and education, that best fit the needs of the City, will be invited to participate in the examination process. The examination process will include a written examination weighted 100%. However, the City reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods if deemed necessary. Candidates must receive a minimum passing score of 70%, as determined by the relative performance of all candidates in all portions of the examination. In the event of identical ratings, candidates' names will be arranged in order of application date/time, and, if the same, then arranged alphabetically.

NOTE:

+ After online submittal, immediate notification will appear on your screen indicating your application has been received. Please print this notice as proof of filing.

+ Notices and correspondence will be sent via email only. No paper notices will be mailed to applicants. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that correspondence is received.

+ NeoGov.com: You will receive correspondence via the email address you placed on your application. Some email accounts have been known to place these emails in the spam/junk folder. Please check your email folders and accept emails ending with neogov.com.

In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et seq., all City of Stockton employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.