Transportation Technician

Transportation Technician Starting Rate: $27.82 (This rate is non-negotiable and there is a 6-month probationary period). After hire, pay increases are dependent on length of service, advancement in the position, and other contractual factors.This position is represented by the AFSCME union. For more information reference the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement: Collective Bargaining Agreements Benefits offered for this opportunity: AFSCME Benefits Summary The City of Ann Arbor offers a competitive wage and benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave.Role SummaryTo install, inspect, maintain and repair traffic signs, signals, streetlights and communication systems.Essential Duties:Install, maintain, and repair traffic control and signal devices, underground cabling and conduit infrastructure, streetlights (pole/mast and light) and mobile radio communication, alarms and electronic systems, including top lightsDesign, fabricate and install traffic signs and decalsInspect traffic signal and street lighting installation to ensure meeting applicable city, state and federal standards and specificationsCalibrate, test, maintain and repair base, mobile and portable radio transmitters, receivers, and monitorsIdentify source of power failure and install temporary power source for power restorationPerform preventive maintenance on traffic signal, sign and radio equipment, including sign computer hardwareInstall cable fiber; locate and stake buried City equipment (MISS DIG)Splice, terminate and pull fiberDocument sign locations and maintain other field inventory recordsConstruct traffic control barricades and monitor traffic controlEquipmentPower Tools, sleeve driveSoldering station, welder, audio/tone generator, auger truck, hoist truck, directional boring machine, backhoe/trencher, concrete saw, air compressor, sign cutterTraining and ExperienceHigh School Diploma/G.E.D.CDL B within 3 monthsForklift Operator's Permit (obtained in 2 years)Aerial Work Platform Operator's Permit (obtain in 2 years)Intermediate knowledge of traffic theory; signals operations; safety requirements for high-risk work zonesAdvanced knowledge of: street light construction, where city equipment is locatedAbility to: read blueprints; use test equipmentKnowledge of soldering and weldingKnowledge of at least one of the following:Radio System Repair and System Repair and Maintenance or Traffic Signal Level I CertificationAND/or Signs and Marking Level I CertificationDemonstrated ability to meet performance standards for 6 of 9 key proficiencies (2 each in signs, signals, and radio shop):Power restoration (required) (Signals and Radio Shop)Miss DIG (required) (Signals and Radio Shop)Intersection construction/upgrade (Signs and Signals)Street light construction inspection (Signals)Sign restoration (Signs)Maintenance of sign shop equipment and sign computer (Signs)Installation/removal of top light (Radio Shop)Installation/removal of radio (Radio Shop)View Additional Requirements and Information at: Transportation Technician Job Description Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2026-04-13