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August 1, 2026 08:00:00

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician II Certification Program

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Program Details

The IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II Exam certifies the holder possesses formal training and hands-on experience that provide a solid foundation in traffic signal technology. The exam demonstrates the technician’s extensive training in evaluating traffic signal control systems, troubleshooting and performing on-site repairs, preventive maintenance techniques and testing equipment.

Regardless of whether they work for a private company or a government organization, those who hold this certification are ready to contribute significantly to the upkeep and repair of signalized intersections.

What are the Prerequisites?

  • Current IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I certification
  • Two years of experience is required in traffic operations

What Does the Program Cover?

  • Programming and replacing signal equipment
  • Traffic signal troubleshooting
  • Traffic signal standards
  • Signal operation phasing, timing and detection
  • Installation and testing
    • Documentation and asset management practices

Who Would Benefit from this Certification?

This certification is created for those who have field experience with traffic signal construction, scheduled maintenance and emergency maintenance operations. This challenging exam is designed for technicians with a working knowledge and thorough understanding of traffic signals with respect to the disciplines below. Candidates must demonstrate their knowledge, skills and abilities through this certification.  

Specifically, the signal disciplines that you may see will include the following: 

  • Types of traffic signals include mast arm signals, span wire signals, flashing beacons, HAWK beacons and RRFBs. 
  • Traffic signal field devices, including traffic signal and pedestrian heads, signal head hardware, pedestrian buttons, signal operation and the applications and theory that apply. 
  • Underground construction includes raceways, pull boxes, foundations, construction elements with equipment, grades, concrete, pedestrian access, conductors and cabling, calculations, specifications and regulations. 
  • Overhead construction to include equipment, installation of poles, mast arms, span wires and hardware, traffic signal and pedestrian heads, pedestrian buttons, streetlights, solar-powered beacons, conductors, splicing, terminations and cabling. 
  • Electrical theory such as safety, current, voltage, resistance, power, Ohms Law, multimeters, electrical circuits, voltage drop and service disconnects. 
  • Vehicle and Ped detection, which includes ALL types of detection and the theory that goes with that: loops, magnetic, magnetometers, ultrasonic, inferred, radar, LIDAR, video and ped buttons.  
  • Controller cabinets and ALL the equipment and theory that goes inside the cabinet: types of cabinets, controllers, monitors, load switches, flashers, relays, switches, BIUs and SIUs, cabinet circuits, wiring, UPS systems, vehicle and ped detection, communications, preemption, coordination, phasing and timing. 
  • Signal maintenance includes tools, equipment, preventative maintenance, emergency response and documentation.

Have Questions?

Call (321) 392-0500 or email [email protected]