Traffic Signal Technician I

Hernando County, Florida BOCC • Brooksville, FL

5d • 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 streetlight maintenance as required and assists with road closure devices and barricades as required. May perform “on call” duties at any time of the day or night as required for emergency response. Emergency Response County employees are required to report for work during a state of emergency and are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations which may include duties other than those specified in this job description. Employees may request an exemption from this requirement by submitting the appropriate exemption form, subject to review and approval.

Requirements

• High School graduate or 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 have or be able to obtain certification within three (3) months of employment in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses: IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), IS-200.b: ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents, IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System.
• 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.
• Ability to perform signal maintenance and operation.
• Ability to perform installation, maintenance and repair of fiber optic cable and other communication cabling.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and electrical schematics for the purpose of installation, repair and through shotting of electrical equipment.
• Ability to safely operate a 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.
• May perform traffic technician duties.
• Occasionally perform streetlight maintenance as required and assist with road closure devices and barricades as required.
• May perform “on call” duties at any time of the day or night as required for emergency response.
• Perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management personnel.
• Report for work during a state of emergency and are 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