Traffic/Electrical Control Technician I

City of Pensacola•Pensacola, FL

About The Position

The Traffic/Electrical Control Technician I is an entry-level position responsible for installing, operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing traffic signal control, detection, communication, and display equipment; other traffic-related control, monitoring, and display equipment; and streetlights. The employee works under the general supervision of the Traffic Electrical Control Supervisor, but may work with considerable independence. Performance is evaluated through observation and results. The position includes routine, emergency, and on-call maintenance; operating vehicles and equipment; completing inspections and preventive maintenance; documenting work and operating records; and following safety and traffic-control requirements. The technician serves as emergency critical staffing during and after emergency management events, participates regularly in Public Works after-hours on-call rotations, and may occasionally work special events. The City of Pensacola provides equal employment opportunities and may revise the job description at any time. The description does not constitute a contract of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Four years of experience in electrical or electronic work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Alternatively, an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Electricity or Electronics, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Appropriate driver’s license for equipment operated and any license, training, or certification required by law or regulation to complete assigned tasks.
Knowledge and skill in working with AC and DC power.
Knowledge of modern personal computers.
Knowledge and skill in using test equipment, procedures, and tools used in electrical and electronic work.
Ability to use power tools.
Ability to read and understand engineering plans and drawings.
Ability to interpret verbal and written instructions and perform job duties with minimal supervision.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
Ability to meet the physical demands, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
Ability to serve in emergency critical staffing, participate in regular after-hours on-call rotations, and occasionally work special events.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a Class B CDL.

Responsibilities

Complete pre-trip inspections, check equipment for routine servicing needs, perform minor maintenance, and ensure equipment and systems are operational.
Operate bucket trucks, forklifts, front-end loaders, backhoes, and excavators for maintenance and construction work, coordinating with internal and external teams as needed.
Operate splicers, jackhammers, saws, and a variety of hand and power tools.
Perform on-call, emergency, and routine maintenance on traffic signal systems, electronic signage, electronic speed detection systems, streetlight systems, 811 Sunshine One locates, and other related systems; ensure conformance with applicable standards and operational integrity.
Assess and troubleshoot problems on-site and perform demolition work as necessary.
Perform preventive maintenance on City and FDOT traffic signals and streetlights, documenting work in the work-order system and preventive-maintenance list.
Ensure required inspections and work are completed to standards.
Maintain daily digital operating records of labor, time, equipment, materials, and costs in the department’s electronic asset-management system for management reports and metrics.
Follow safety and accident-prevention rules, direct traffic as necessary under MOT requirements, and remain ready to respond to malfunctions or accidents involving traffic signal systems or streetlights.
Serve as emergency critical staffing during and after emergency management events, participate in Public Works emergency after-hours on-call rotations, and occasionally work special events.
Perform other related duties as assigned.