Also called: Traffic Technician, ITS Technician, Signal Maintenance Technician
Installs and repairs traffic lights, signal controllers, cameras, and message signs.
A signal is flashing red after a storm, so you open the cabinet, find a fried board, and swap it out from a bucket truck. You also install sensors that detect cars and bikes.
Approximate BLS traffic technicians figures.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate in electronics plus IMSA traffic signal certifications.
Ways in: 2-year college, Trade school, Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Electronics Technology, Electrical Technology.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Steady.
Low risk for 10 years. Remote monitoring flags failed signals; climbing poles and fixing controllers stay hands-on.
Classes: Electronics, Algebra II, Physics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 53-6041.
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