Traffic Signal Technician I

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• Health Insurance Benefits: No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
• Continuous Service Benefit: Paid out annually after 5 years of service
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedule
• Retirement Plans: Two pension/retirement options to choose from

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The Traffic Signal Technician I performs intermediate technical work in the repair, maintenance and installation of traffic signals, various traffic control devices, Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) components and street lighting; does related work as required.  Work is performed under regular supervision. 

• Tests, installs, repairs, and maintains traffic signal infrastructure components including controllers, amplifiers, vehicle/pedestrian detectors, switches, relays, flashers, conduit, signal wire, support poles, cabinets, signal heads and related equipment on a scheduled or emergency basis.
• Checks coordination of the signal system and makes adjustments as required.
• Performs streetlight wiring, installation, and maintenance.
• Inspects, cleans, and replaces lenses and frayed wiring; elevates and aligns signal heads; changes burnt out lamps; 
• Responds to emergency calls and takes necessary action on rotating on-call/standby status.
• Makes routine operational checks on traffic signals and prepares reports on activities.

Related tasks:

• Maintains aerial truck; checks fluid levels, tires, etc.; ensures truck is adequately equipped and supplied.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, and equipment used in the installation, repair and maintenance of electronic digital traffic control equipment. 
• Basic principles and theories of electricity and the operation of electronic equipment. 
• Safety precautions and occupational hazards related to the electrical trade.
• Traffic signal operations, phasing, and sequence methods
• Vehicular and pedestrian detection methods

Skilled in:

• Following oral and written instructions and working from rough sketches or detailed specifications.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair traffic signal equipment
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with associate

Ability to:

• Work outside under inclement weather conditions. 
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to obtain IMSA Traffic Signal Level 1 Certification within 2 (two) years of hire

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. 
• One (1) year of experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical and electronic components necessary to operate traffic control or similar electrical devices.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Level I Certification 
• Education in Electronics and/or Electrical Work
• Experience in streetlights and traffic signal electrical repair work 

POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification
• Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check
• Certification/License Verification
• Physical Examination 
• Drug and Alcohol Screening

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of valid State of Florida Class "B" CDL driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period.
• Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.