Signal Technician

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.
• Complete small roadway striping projects.

Typical Qualification

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of one (1) year experience in electrical or electronic maintenance and repair. An Associates degree in electronics is preferred.
• Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver's License or ability to obtain within timeframe designated by the Town.
• Must obtain IMSA Traffic Control Technician Certification, IMSA Level 1 & 2 Traffic Signal Technician Certification and IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician Certification within timeframe designated by the Town.
• 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.

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 $26.60-$27.93.
• The full hourly range is $26.60-$37.25.

Closing Date: January 28th at 5pm

Apply online: prescottvalley-az.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

Supplemental Information

The Town of Prescott Valley-The Cooler Side of Arizona

The Town of Prescott Valley is located in beautiful central Arizona, set between the scenic Mingus and Bradshaw mountain ranges in the heart of Yavapai County. Our high desert elevation of 5,100 feet affords us four seasons with mild temperatures year-round. Prescott Valley is the largest and fastest-growing municipality in the county. (est. 50,000 pop.)

Founded in 1966, Prescott Valley offers a small-town, rural atmosphere filled with rich natural beauty and modern amenities. Three national forests are nearby, and the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is a short two-hour drive away. The Prescott Valley lifestyle is for someone who enjoys a relaxed pace of life, but also wants the excitement of being part of a growing, evolving community!

Known as a diverse, welcoming community, Prescott Valley boasts excellent cultural, recreational and educational activities and superior public services. The Town's downtown area is anchored by a 5,000 seat, town-owned event center that hosts concerts, sporting events, and shows.

A carefully created General Plan serves to protect the quality of life that has been the reason that many have moved to Prescott Valley. The town has an excellent K-12 school system, local access to higher education, and offers a variety of shopping and restaurant options in and around its inviting central business district.

Town Values

Incorporated in 1978, the Town operates under the council-manager form of government. We believe our greatest resource in fulfilling our mission is our employees! Our signature count-on-me SERVICE culture means together, we roll up our sleeves and get the job done quickly and effectively. We value INTEGRITY, holding ourselves to the highest standards; we are responsible, honest and transparent. RESPECT, we treat others with dignity. We genuinely welcome differences in people, cultures, ideas and experiences for a more inclusive workplace. TEAMWORK, honoring our commitments. FUN, our energizing force to create and innovate finding a new way to pioneer public services. When we have fun doing what we love our citizens love their experiences with us! With a sense of humility we give our time, attention and action in service to others.

Under the leadership of our Town Manager and Council, the Town of Prescott Valley is a proactive, visionary, and solution-oriented organization. Fiscally conservative, the Town is financially sound with little debt and healthy reserves, positioning us to move forward in continued smart and sustainable growth for years to come.

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.

Closing Date/Time: 1/28/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

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