Signal Technician

The St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works is looking for two individuals interested in becoming Signal Technicians.  The signal technicians will be responsible for installing and repairing electronic traffic signals and controllers throughout St. Louis County.

The typical starting salary range will be $25.45 - $30.54 hourly depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations. There will be a $6.00/hour increase when reporting for emergency snow duty. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.  To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/personnel/benefits. 

St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

Essential Function Examples
Perform maintenance tasks associated with the installation, repair, and upkeep of electronic traffic signals and controllers.

Marginal Function Examples

Perform assigned duties during mandatory snow shift, as required.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Equivalent to graduation from a Technical school or Associate’s Degree in electronics and one year of experience repairing or maintaining electronic devices and control systems.

Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) within six months of employment.

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.  The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above.
 
Responses provided to the interview questions listed under the Supplemental Question heading of this posting will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade.  A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment.  Once questions are scored, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire.  Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.  
 
The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.  Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory.  The cost of screening will be covered by the County.  
 
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis.  We only accept On-line applications.
 
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
 

St. Louis County

Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
 Clayton, MO 63105
 (314) 615-5429

Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966

An Equal Opportunity Employer
 Fax:  (314) 615-7703

www.stlouiscountymo.gov