Senior Traffic Signal Technician

Duties

• Repairs and maintains traffic signals, signal systems, telecommunications, and associated equipment throughout the City. • Troubleshoots defective traffic signals and replaces defective controllers, monitors, and system master components. • Performs preventative maintenance work on traffic signals and flashers. • Works in aerial bucket or platform truck for replacing and repairing signal lamps, overhead wiring, traffic signal assemblies. • Performs signal construction work as required. • Changes timing on signal controllers as needed and as directed. • Programs signal controllers for coordinated operation as needed and as directed. • Maintains records and tracks repairs. • Prepares maintenance reports. • Tracks inventory to ensure adequate parts and supplies are on-hand. • Performs other assigned duties as assigned.

Minimums

• High School Diploma or GED. (Proof of education must be uploaded with application)
• Five (5) years of related experience in traffic signal maintenance, including closed loop experience.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
• Must possess ISMA Level II or Level III certification.

How to apply

• Knowledge of principles and theories of electricity and electronics. • Knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods and practices of the electrical trade. • Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the electrical trade and work involving high voltage. • Knowledge of microprocessors, and electric/electronic traffic controllers, overhead regulatory and advisory signs. • Knowledge of the tools and apparatus necessary for the installation, maintenance and repairs of traffic signals. • Ability to work at heights up to 35 feet. • Ability to follow oral and written direction. • Ability to work on-call on weekends and evenings. • Ability to work outside in inclement weather conditions including heat, humidity, rain, cold. • Ability to work while exposed to excessive wind, fumes, odors, noise, vibration and dust. • Ability to read and comprehend technical and professional manuals, procedures, periodicals, maps, wiring diagrams, schematics, instructions, safety rules, memos and letters. • Ability to write compound sentences relating information, data, and details in report or summary form. • Ability to perform shop math and basic mathematical functions. • Ability to speak clearly and concisely.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. • Ability to reach overhead, climb, stand, walk, balance, push, pull, crouch, crawl and kneel. • Ability to see colors, hear and speak. • Ability to work outside in inclement weather conditions including heat, humidity, rain, cold. • Ability to work while exposed to excessive wind, fumes, odors, noise, vibration and dust. • Ability to read and comprehend technical and professional manuals, procedures, periodicals, maps, wiring diagrams, schematics, instructions, safety rules, memos and letters. • Ability to write compound sentences relating information, data, and details in report or summary form. • Ability to perform shop math and basic mathematical functions. • Ability to speak clearly and concisely.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is sometimes performed in an environment in which personal errors may lead to significant physical or mental consequences for the incumbent and co-workers.