This position is responsible for the maintenance of City-owned street lights, traffic signals and associated communications systems, which includes preventative, routine and emergency maintenance in all weather conditions. This position will also assist Signs and Marking personnel as needed and may assist in emergency snow removal operations.

What you’ll do:

• Repair, replace, adjust, and troubleshoot basic electrical systems.
• Respond to trouble calls during and after scheduled work shifts.
• Maintain City owned street lights

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Must possess and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license and must be insurable within the standards set by the City of Topeka's insurance carrier.

• Electronics Technician I – Graduation from an accredited vocational, military or two-year college with courses in electronics technology is preferred. IMSA Work Zone Traffic Control Safety Certification required within six (6) months or employment and IMSA Level I Traffic Signal Certification required within one-year of employment. Two (2) years of direct experience working on traffic signal systems is preferred.
• Electronics Technician II – IMSA Signal Inspector and Street Lighting certification must be obtained within one-year of employment. Graduation from an accredited vocational, military or two-year college with courses in electronics technology and IMSA Level III traffic Signal certification preferred. Must have five (5) years of direct experience working in traffic signal systems.

Entry rate of pay: $19.77 - $22.27 per hour, DOQ

Electronic Technician I position description

Electronic Technician II position description

The City of Topeka offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health/Dental Insurance
• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System which totals over 315,000 active, inactive and retired members and manages approximately $20 billion in assets for KPERS members' benefits.
• Generous paid vacation leave and separate paid sick leave, and one additional paid personal leave days each year
• Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
• (457) Deferred Comp Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
• Free in-house Wellness Center, a full-service fitness facility
• Employee Assistance Program.

The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer