Career Pathway for: 
Traffic Signal / ITS Technology
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A career in traffic signal/ITS technology involves the installation, maintenance, and/or repair of ITS and traffic signal systems including traffic signal cabinets, loop detection systems, and traffic signal electronics.
Senior Level Occupations
Typical Education and Certification Requirements
Bachelor's degree requiredMajor coursework in Civil or Electrical Engineering with experience in ITSTraffic System Supervisor
Job Description: A Traffic System Supervisor supervises staff, coordinates and supervises the organization and operational activities for the repair, maintenance, installation of traffic lights and signal systems and/or electronic equipment installation of traffic lights and signal systems.
Hiring Demand: Low
Typical Salary: $53,000 - $115,000
Minimum Years Experience Required: 3-9
Education & Work Experience:
More- Bachelor's degree required
- Major coursework in Civil or Electrical Engineering with experience in ITS
Mid Level Occupations
Typical Education and Certification Requirements
Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma or GED requiredSome additional training required (technical, vocational, or college-level coursework)Associate's degree sometimes requiredITS Technician
Job Description: A traffic signal or intelligent transportation system (ITS) technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and/or repair of ITS and traffic signal systems including traffic signal cabinets, loop detection systems, and traffic signal electronics.
Hiring Demand: Moderate
Typical Salary: $33,000 - $69,000
Minimum Years Experience Required: 5-8
Education & Work Experience:
More- Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma or GED required
Traffic Systems Signal Tech II
Job Description: A Traffic Signal Technician installs and repairs traffic control equipment, and maintains electrical systems and microprocessor-based controllers including relays, wiring, conflict monitors, signal suspension cables, poles, communication modules, underground conduits, related lighting, and vehicle detectors.
Hiring Demand: Moderate
Typical Salary: $41,300 - $69,000
Minimum Years Experience Required: 5-8
Education & Work Experience:
More- Some additional training required (technical, vocational, or college-level coursework)
- Associate's degree sometimes required
Entry Level Occupations
Typical Education and Certification Requirements
High school diploma or GED requiredAdditional training in electronics or related field requiredTraffic Systems Signal Tech I
Job Description: A Traffic Signal Technician installs and repairs traffic control equipment, and maintains electrical systems and microprocessor-based controllers including relays, wiring, conflict monitors, signal suspension cables, poles, communication modules, underground conduits, related lighting, and vehicle detectors.
Hiring Demand: High
Typical Salary: $28,000 - $64,300
Minimum Years Experience Required: 1-5
Education & Work Experience:
More- High school diploma or GED required
- Additional training in electronics or related field required