Apprentice Signal Technician - City of Edinburg

APPRENTICE SIGNAL TECHNICIAN

City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Apprentice Signal Technician to perform support work to repair and maintain the electrical traffic control equipment within the city. Are you seeking engaging work? Do you wish to advance your career in the as an Apprentice Signal Technician? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading!

The Apprentice Signal Technician position earns competitive pay of $16.23/hr. We provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you apply to join our team today!

ABOUT CITY OF EDINBURG

Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work.

Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation, exceptional PTO opportunities, and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives. We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN APPRENTICE SIGNAL TECHNICIAN

As an Apprentice Signal Technician, you spend your day assisting with minor repairs of electrical, electronic and equipment. Your work typically is to perform basic testing and evaluation of traffic signal control equipment for system compatibility. Your job is essential to the city, you perform all routine maintenance required to ensure that the traffic signal systems are operating properly. You are constantly on your toes and ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise in the city. This can include maintaining pavement markings on city-owned parking facilities and all city streets, including lane channelization, traffic hazards, school-pedestrian crosswalks, railroad crossings and delineations. When you are not out in the city, you install traffic signs and removes signs no longer required. You enjoy being helpful and have no problem providing assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed. The city needs someone like you with skills in traffic control and you finding genuine enjoyment in what you do!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN APPRENTICE SIGNAL TECHNICIAN

• High school diploma, GED or equivalency
  • Preferred: Community college, vocational, business, technical, or correspondence school certifications are likely sources

• Must have knowledge of basic electronics, theory and knowledge of occupational hazards, and safety precautions of the electrical trade.
  • Preferred: One (1) year of related experience
• Must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
• Achieve IMSA Level I Certification
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Are you someone who prefers hands-on work? Do you have excellent knowledge in electronics? Are you proficient in power tools? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Is dependability one of your strengths? If yes, you might just be perfect for this Apprentice Signal Technician job!

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you have the right skills in supporting traffic control and repairs of electrical systems to succeed as our Apprentice Signal Technician , apply now using our mobile-friendly application.

Location: 78541