Traffic Signal Technician I

Hernando County, Florida BOCC • Brooksville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing skilled technical work involving the maintenance, repair, installation, inspection and operation of traffic signal systems. Performs activities necessary to maintain, upgrade and install traffic signal installations in conformance with guidelines set forth by Federal, State and County standards. Performs engineering studies related to signalization and safe traffic control such as turning movement counts, accumulated daily totals, vehicle delay, and speed and curve slope studies. May perform Traffic Technician duties. Occasionally performs street light maintenance as required and assists with road closure devices and barricades as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience working with electrical and electronic devices or related field.
• Must possess a valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License or obtain within six (6) months of employment and be insurable by the current insurance carrier.
• Must possess or be able to obtain within one (1) year of employment: Florida Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Certification.
• IMSA Traffic Signal/Technician Level I Certification and Signs Markings Level I.
• ISMA Signal Inspector.
• Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 days of employment: NIMS/Incident Command Courses IS100, IS200 and IS700.
• Knowledge of installation of traffic control devices per Federal, State and County guidelines.
• Knowledge of methods, practices, techniques and trade materials of the electrical trade and associated equipment.
• Basic troubleshooting capabilities.
• Skilled in signal maintenance and operation.
• Skilled in installation, maintenance and repair of fiber optic cable and other communication cabling.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting wiring diagrams and electrical schematics for the purpose of installation, repair and through shotting of electrical equipment.
• Safely operating bucket truck and various other heavy pieces of equipment.
• Ability to interact with co-workers, supervisors and the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Heavy and moderate lifting up to 75 pounds.
• Acceptable eyesight (with or without corrective lenses).
• Walking, standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, driving, equipment operation, eye, hand and foot coordination.

Nice To Haves

• A combination of education, training and experience may be substituted at the County's discretion.

Responsibilities

• Perform activities necessary to maintain, upgrade and install traffic signal installations in conformance with guidelines set forth by Federal, State and County standards.
• Perform engineering studies related to signalization and safe traffic control such as turning movement counts, accumulated daily totals, vehicle delay, and speed and curve slope studies.
• Perform Traffic Technician duties.
• Occasionally perform street light maintenance as required.
• Assist with road closure devices and barricades as required.
• Perform "on-call" duties at any time of the day or night as required for emergency response.
• Report for work during a state of emergency and be subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations which may include duties other than those specified in this job description.

Benefits

• VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Hernando County BOCC provides to veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

What This Job Offers

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