Traffic Signal Technician I

Responsible for performing skilled technical work involving the maintenance, repair, installation, inspection and operation of traffic signal systems.The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the work load.

• 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 assist in the performance of Traffic Technician duties.
• Occasionally performs street light maintenance as required and assists with road closure devices and barricades as required.
• May perform duties at any time of the day or night as required for emergency response.
• Regular attendance.

Education
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable
equivalency diploma (GED).

Experience
Minimum of one (1) year experience in working with electrical and electronic devices
or related field.

Skills
Ability to perform skilled technical work regarding the traffic signal systems

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations

• Must possess a Commercial Driver's License Class B and be able to be
  insured by the County's insurance carrier.
• Must possess a Florida Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Certification and IMSA Traffic Signal/Technician Level I Certification within one (1) year of employment.
• Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 days of employment, certification in NIMS/Incident Command Courses IS100PWb, IS200, and IS700,
• Must be able to obtain ATSSA Flagger Certification.

Special Requirements
County employees are required to report to 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.Pay Grade: 211
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Teamsters Local 79Employment Type: Full-Time