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Traffic Signal Technician I

Salary

$41,775.00 - $43,483.00 Annually

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

13529

Department

Transportation

Opening Date

09/30/2025

Closing Date

10/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

The Traffic Signal Technician I position installs and repairs various traffic signals, driver feedback signage and flashing beacons. Also, sets up barricades and other traffic control devices. The position will work with emergency response teams and support special events and is subject to on-call status.

Wiring of various electronic devices, including Traffic signal cabinets, school flashing lights, driver feedback signage. Installation of traffic signal related hardware. Provides Miss Utility marking for City of Norfolk Traffic Signal and IT assets. Must be able to utilize bucket trucks working at heights up to 45’. Must be able to determine wiring color codes and perform splices to various wiring configurations.

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

+ Wiring of various electronic devices, including Traffic signal cabinets, school flashing lights, driver feedback signage.

+ Installation of traffic signal related hardware.

+ Provides Miss Utility marking for City of Norfolk Traffic Signal and IT assets.

+ Must be able to utilize bucket trucks working at heights up to 45’.

+ Must be able to determine wiring color codes and perform splices to various wiring configurations.

Education/Experience

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.

One year experience in electronics/electrical or traffic related work preferred.

Additional Information & Requirements

+ Valid Driver's License required.

+ VDOT Work Zone & Flagger Certification preferred.

+ IMSA Signal Certification preferred.

+ Commercial Driver’s License preferred.

Work Location: 4505 Patent Road

Work Schedule: 7:00 am – 3:30PM (Monday – Friday) 40hrs/wk.

+ Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

+ Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

+ Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

+ Retirement

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

+ The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

NOTE:

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

+ I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

02

If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."

03

Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

+ Less than High School Diploma/GED

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Some College (6 months or more)

+ Vocational/Technical Degree

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree or higher

04

Are you familiar with and/or able to read maps and blueprints?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Are you comfortable performing simple math calculations?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Would you be able to utilize equipment with a weight capacity of 350 lbs, including tools/equipment?

+ Yes

+ No

07

This position is classified as "essential". That requires reporting during emergency/storm situations and for special events. Do you understand this requirement?

+ Yes

+ No

08

Do you have experience in Traffic Operations work?

+ Yes

+ No

09

Do you have you any experience in working with electricity or electronics?

+ Yes

+ No

10

Are you able to lift 75 lbs without assistance?

+ Yes

+ No

11

Do you have a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

12

Would accept a starting salary between $41,775 to $43,483?

+ Yes

+ No

13

Do you have experience utilizing small power hand tools?

+ Yes

+ No

14

I understand that this position is not remote and will require working on-site?

+ Yes

+ No

15

Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this?

+ Yes

+ No

16

Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.

17

Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

+ Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee

+ Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee

+ No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

18

Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

+ I am not a Veteran

+ I am a Veteran

+ I am a Disabled Veteran

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