Job Description

DEADLINE FOR FILING: Friday, October 30, 2026

JOB SUMMARY

The City is seeking a motivated and dependable Traffic Signal Technician to join our Traffic Division. This position plays a key role in maintaining and improving the safety and efficiency of our roadway system through the installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signals, signs, and related infrastructure.

We’re more than just a work crew- we’re a team that takes pride in keeping our community moving safely. Our group values teamwork, accountability, and a willingness to learn, and we support each other in the field every day.

Whether responding to a signal outage or working on long-term improvements, we approach each task with a strong sense of ownership and purpose.

Perform skilled and semiskilled work related to the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of traffic signal devices and related systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or GED certification supplemented by two-year trade school, including course work in electrical theory and electronics, and two (2) years’ experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic control devices; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.

Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire a valid Class B commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsement.

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224 West 9th Street

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

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Benefits for full time employees:

· Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.
· The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match.
· Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan via 457 plan or Roth IRA.
· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family
· Flexible Spending Accounts: For qualified medical and dependent care expenses
· 11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year
· New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.

· Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child

· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child
· Military leave: Strong supporter of enlisted employee
· Employee Assistance Program: Employee and immediate family

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Sioux Falls does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, creed, ancestry, pregnancy, age, genetic information, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact 605-367-8740 or HRrecruiter@siouxfalls.gov.