Traffic Signal Technician I
Collier County, FL Posted on 2022-11-18
| Salary | $52,374 – $68,598 a year |
|---|---|
| Location | Naples, FL |
| Type | Full-time |
Job Description
Purpose of Classification
Under general supervision, observes, and aids, in the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of traffic signal systems and related components to ensure a safe, efficient, and continuous flow of traffic.
Essential Functions
- Observes and aids in the maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and calibrating of traffic signal system electrical components and roadway lighting electrical circuits.
- Observes and aids in programming, timing, and phasing into controllers; inspects/verifies time of day for each controller in coordinated systems; records changes in timing, wiring, or any junction.
- Aids in maintaining signal head lenses, reflectors, and disconnects; installing electrical wiring and replacing signal heads, lamps, and other hardware; operates Platform Truck and MOT truck.
- Observes and aids in the inspections and troubleshooting of roadway lighting, replacing, luminaires, fuse holders, blown fuses, ballasts, and transformers, replace individual installations that have been knocked down by motor vehicles. Conduct Photometric Analysis.
- Observes and aids in locating underground electrical cables and pull boxes using electronic sensor equipment.
- Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, checklists, work records, maintenance reports, inspection reports, inventory records, traffic counts, vehicle maintenance records, or other documents.
- Operates a personal or laptop computer, general office equipment, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of a database, e-mail, or other computer programs.
- Observes and aids in the installation and maintains communications systems, electronic systems, or other equipment as needed, such as communications equipment, modems, electronic time clocks, solar systems, or direct current systems.
- Facilitates underground drilling and boring work; locates underground wiring using electronic sensor equipment; locates existing signal and street light cables; locates pull boxes covered by landscaping and raises boxes to the proper level.
- Maintains current inventory records of county-wide streetlights; maintains current inventory records of signal heads and hardware.
- Conducts, monitors, records, and reports manual and mechanical traffic counts.
- Performs manual tasks associated with work activities; mows the grass and cuts shrubbery around traffic signal cabinets; cuts asphalt and concrete; pulls and runs cables; digs holes/trenches and shovels materials; lifts/moves heavy materials.
- Hauls, transports, loads, and/or unloads various equipment and materials associated with projects.
- Maintains current inventory of equipment, tools, materials, and supplies; stocks materials on a truck; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new or replacement materials; receives, unloads, and stores incoming deliveries of materials.
- Observes and operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with projects and work activities, which may include a bucket truck, lift truck, hydraulic lift, utility vehicle, drill, air compressor, generator, jig saw, band saw, radial saw, soldering iron, locator, load switch analyzer, controller tester, oscilloscope, relay tester, loop tester, conflict monitor analyzer, voltmeter, ohmmeter, multi-meter, shovel, weed eater, ladder, measuring instruments, mechanic tools, hand tools, or two-way radio.
- Performs general/preventive maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, refueling vehicles, checking/replacing fluids, greasing equipment, sharpening tools, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop/work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
- Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure the safety of employees and other individuals; sets up safety work zones and assists with traffic control/safety at work sites.
- Responds to emergency situations as needed.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
- Aids other employees or divisions as needed.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- One (1) year of related experience
- Fingerprinting required.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
- Must attain and maintain a valid Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) OR International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Work Zone Safety Certification within six (6) months from the date of hire.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.
- Must obtain and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six months from the date of hire.
Supplemental information:
- Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
- Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the County’s Administrative Office will make the determination as to who will be required to work.
- This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.
Company description:
confidential
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