Signal Technician

Job Description

The Town of Prescott Valley invites you to apply for the position of Signal Technician.

We invite you to join the high performing team at the Town of Prescott Valley, serving as our Signal Technician within the Public Works Department. This position is responsible for performing repair and installation of electrical and electronic traffic control systems and equipment.

Examples of Duties

IN THIS POSITION, YOU WILL:

• Assist in the construction of new signalized intersections, including installation of underground conduit and pull boxes, preparation and installation of pole foundations, mast arms, and luminaries, as well as monitor and observe contractors.
• Respond to emergency traffic signal breakdowns; test traffic signal components to diagnose reason for malfunction; close down signal operation if necessary to perform work; debug malfunctioning component or replace damaged or worn-out parts on site or in shop.
• Conduct field inspections of all City traffic signal components and perform preventative maintenance on equipment; modify existing equipment to bring up to current operating specifications.
• Perform periodic cabinet maintenance at each signal intersection; check all equipment and timing to ensure accuracy; change malfunctioning devices as required. Sign and marking maintenance as required.
• Perform electrical duties including identifying or locating source(s) of power, calculating needed power, cost of power, and adding circuits.
• Perform sign maintenance, repair and installation and small striping projects.
• Locate Signal Low Voltage from Bluestake requests.
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Typical Qualification

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience in electrical or electronic maintenance and repair.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess or obtain and maintain the following within the timeframe designated by Town:
  • Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License
  • IMSA Traffic Control Technician Certification
  • IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Levels 1 and 2 certifications
  • IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician Certification
  • OSHA 10-Hour certification
• Must be able to respond to emergencies, including snow removal from streets and municipal parking lots, sidewalks and grounds, sanding of roads for ice, flooding due to rain and snow melt off, motor vehicle accidents, and traffic signals and signing emergencies.

Supplemental Information

COMPENSATION:

The Town's complete compensation package includes salary, benefits, and a high-performance culture. The Town package includes a health, dental, and vision insurance plan, participation in the state retirement system, optional 457 deferred compensation with a town match up to 6%, vacation, holidays, and additional comprehensive benefits.

The expected hiring range is $26.52 - $27.90

The full hourly range is $26.52 - $39.78 per hour

Open Until Filled with First Review of Applications on October 19, 2026

Apply online: prescottvalley-az.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits for a full-time regular, employee:

The Town of Prescott Valley offers a highly competitive benefits package including:

• General Leave: 200 hours of general leave per year, increasing with longevity and pro-rated for part-time positions
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday per fiscal year
• Health Insurance: Three health plans available to select from at a group rate. Town pays 100% of employee premiums for certain plans with family coverage optional
• Health Savings Account with Town contributions for qualified High Deductible Health Plan selections
• Dental Insurance: 100% of employee premiums paid by the Town. Family coverage is optional
• Vision Insurance: 100% of employee premiums paid by the Town. Family coverage is optional
• Flexible Spending Accounts:Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available
• Short Term Disability Insurance: Town-paid coverage
• Long Term Disability Insurance: Town-paid coverage
• Life Insurance: Town-paid insurance valued at the annual salary ($100,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependent is available at employee's cost
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Alternate to Social Security - 457 Deferred Compensation Plan with Town match up to 6%
• Retirement: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan or Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) with mandatory city and employee contributions. ASRS Plan includes Long Term Disability Benefit.
• Voluntary employee paid Ancillary Benefits including Cancer Benefit, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Shield

• Direct Deposit: Paychecks are deposited directly into the employee's bank account(s) on a bi-weekly schedule.