Technician Ii (Street Lighting)

Salary : $42,717.48 - $60,320.00 Annually
Location : Fort Myers, FL
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 06747PD
Department: D O T Traffic
Opening Date: 10/27/2023
Closing Date: 11/30/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
This is highly skilled and technical level trades work performing complex repairs and maintenance on Lee County bridges and Street Lighting systems. This position must demonstrate a high level of skill in the electrical trade.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for installation, service, overhaul, and repair of all sizes of mechanical items to include; pumps, motors, generators, bridge gates, bridge controls, as well as associated bridge fender and navigational lighting.
• Repair and replacement of street lights and street light power centers.
• May assist traffic signal technicians.
• Occasionally serve as crew leader when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, Licensing

• Requires any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED and two (2) years of experience in motor control, electrical trade and/or a closely related field.
• Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Learners Permit and an acceptable driving record at time of offer with the ability to obtain a valid Class B CDL with Air Brakes endorsement within six months of hire date is required.
• Requires possession of IMOT and Level I Roadway Lighting IMSA certification within six (6) months of hire date or employment will end.
• This is a safety-sensitive position, which is subject to Drug and Alcohol Workplace Testing as provided in DOT regulation 49 CFR-Parts 40 and/or 382.

Supplemental Information

• Professional Electrical Journeyman's License is preferred.
• Demonstrated skill in operating small machinery and hand tools.
• Ability to work from blueprints and sketches.
• Ability to operate a 55' bucket truck with pole setting jib.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and to climb ladders/scaffolding.
• Must be aware of codes, rules, and regulations governing their jobs.
• Must be a self starter, be able to work independently.
• Must be a team player, as additional hours are often needed to get the job done.
• The work days and hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.
Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.
Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.
Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.
Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.
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Health Benefits:
• Medical Insurance
• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.
• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Medical Reimbursement Account
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy
• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)
• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)
• Short-Term Disability
• Sick Leave Pool
• Flu vaccinations
• Wellness Programs
Financial Benefits:
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Two Retirement Plan Options:
1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)
2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
• Financial Savings/Management Programs
• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union
• Employee Leave Benefits
• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave
• Family and Medical Leave
• Military Family & Medical Leave
• Educational Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.
United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)
Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.
Educational Assistance
Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.
01
Do you possess any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED and two (2) years of experience in motor control, electrical trade and/or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

02
If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain your education and/or experience that qualifies you for this position including employment history and dates.
03
Do you possess a Professional Electrical Journeyman's License?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you possess the Florida IMOT Training, or have the ability to pass IMOT Training within 6 months of hire?

• Yes, I have passed IMOT Training.
• No, I have not passed IMOT Training, but have the ability to pass the training within 6 months of hire.
• No, I have not passed IMOT Training, and do not have the ability to pass the training within 6 months of hire.

05
Do you possess a current International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Roadway Lighting Level I certification?

• Yes, I possess a Roadway Lighting Level I IMSA Traffic Signals certification
• No, I do not possess a Roadway Lighting Level I IMSA Traffic Signals Certification, however I am able to obtain one within one year of employment.
• No, I do not possess a Roadway Lighting Level I IMSA Traffic Signals Certification and am unable to obtain one within one year of employment.

06
Do you possess a valid Class B Commercial Learners Permit and an acceptable driving record at time of offer with the ability to obtain a valid Class B CDL with Air Brakes endorsement within six (6) months of hire date?

• I possess a valid Class B CDL with Air Brakes endorsements and an acceptable driving record.
• I possess a valid Class A CDL with Air Brakes endorsement and an acceptable driving record.
• I possess a valid Class B Permit with an acceptable driving record and the ability to obtain a Class B CDL with Air Brakes endorsements within six (6) months of hire date.
• I do not possess a Class B CDL permit with an acceptable driving record, and I do not have the ability to obtain one with Air Brakes endorsement prior to offer.

07
The work days and hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Are you able to work this schedule?

• Yes
• No

Required Question