Traffic Signal Technician Signals - Traffic Operations - Engineering Department

Escambia County, FL•Escambia County, FL

43d

About The Position

This class performs skilled technical duties in area of specialty and on specific projects, performing under the general supervision of an Engineering Specialist. This is a "mandatory-testing" position that requires Drug Testing. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Serves as a signal maintenance and operations field representative, by prioritizing assigned work, reporting to supervisor, utility locates, and/or performing other related activities Participates in maintaining an Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) within the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) domain Participates in implementing in-field signal timing Troubleshoots, maintains, and oversees County-wide signal system Conducts preventative maintenance on traffic signals and participates in designing traffic control signs, markings, and related items for in-house use Performs field inspections of electrical work in all traffic signals controllers and appurtenances Inspects and verifies proper traffic signal operation, including investigating complaints regarding traffic signals Monitors the Traffic Management Center Workstation Produce reports for Florida Department of Transportation, Traffic Division, and other requests Assists in the maintenance of a preventative maintenance program, signal inventory list, inspection log and detailed records to traffic signals including signal timing records and signal maintenance contractors Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and at least six months of specialized or technical training beyond high school in signals or similar position and one year of experience in signal maintenance, operation, utility locate, construction inspection and/or general construction or signalization; or, a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.
Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence
modern methods, materials, equipment and standards of traffic signalization and operations electrical work
electronic components and electrical code
traffic safety procedures and delineation with cones
traffic signal procedures and operation with the TMC
methods and practices of traffic signal inspection plan checking and contract administration
mathematical and statistical principles
customer service principles
basic construction principles and practices
database management principles
construction inspection principles and practice
project management principles and practices
research methods
basic engineering principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility
managing projects
conducting research and making sound recommendations based on findings
estimating project costs
performing mathematical calculations
communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
delegate and prioritize work
use computers and software used in traffic signal controllers
read and interpret blueprints, maps, plats, and related documents
operate applicable instruments, hand-held data collectors, levels, and/or other related tools of the trade

Nice To Haves

International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level 1 certification or the ability to receive certification within six months of hire

Responsibilities

Serves as a signal maintenance and operations field representative, by prioritizing assigned work, reporting to supervisor, utility locates, and/or performing other related activities
Participates in maintaining an Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) within the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) domain
Participates in implementing in-field signal timing
Troubleshoots, maintains, and oversees County-wide signal system
Conducts preventative maintenance on traffic signals and participates in designing traffic control signs, markings, and related items for in-house use
Performs field inspections of electrical work in all traffic signals controllers and appurtenances
Inspects and verifies proper traffic signal operation, including investigating complaints regarding traffic signals
Monitors the Traffic Management Center Workstation
Produce reports for Florida Department of Transportation, Traffic Division, and other requests
Assists in the maintenance of a preventative maintenance program, signal inventory list, inspection log and detailed records to traffic signals including signal timing records and signal maintenance contractors
Performs other duties as assigned