Signal Electrician

Sarasota County Government

1d • $24

About The Position

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here. Are you a skilled electrician who wants to make a real impact in your community? In this role, you’ll help keep traffic flowing safely and efficiently by maintaining and repairing traffic signals, streetlights, pedestrian crossing systems, radar speed signs, and other critical lighting infrastructure. Join a high-performing team, work with cutting-edge equipment, and play a vital role in keeping our roads safe every day. Apply today and be part of something that truly makes a difference!

Requirements

• A High school diploma or its equivalent
• Two (2) years experience as an electrician or similar field
• A Valid Florida driver's license at the time of hire
• A "CDL" Class B license or the ability to obtain within six (6) months from the date of hire (Paid by the County!)
• Must be able to obtain an IMSA Signal Level I certification within one (1) year of hire AND IMSA Signal Level II within three (3) years of hire
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair: street lights, traffic signals, aerial traffic signal equipment, and remote traffic count equipment.
• Perform traffic signal controller cabinet maintenance and cleaning.
• Repair and replace vehicle detectors & pedestrian detectors.
• Install, maintain & test video equipment used to monitor traffic and detect vehicles.
• Perform and test traffic signal controllers.
• Install, maintain, repair, and operate all types of school flashers, pedestrian crossing apparatus, illuminated and non-illuminated aerial signs, and various types of electronic equipment.
• Test, services/repairs fiber optic and copper cable communication circuits.
• Set up work zone traffic control (MOT/TTC).

Benefits

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more!
• Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED