Traffic Signal Technician- Public Works Department

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.

This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening.

This position is Essential and is required to report to duty before, during, and immediately after a civil emergency.

Skilled electrical and technical work assisting with the installation, repair and maintenance of traffic signals, streetlights, and other electrical traffic control devices.  Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the city.

The following duties are illustrative for this position.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.

• Assists with the installation, troubleshooting and repairing of traffic signals and streetlights including poles, vehicles detectors, controllers, bulbs, ballasts, monitors, cables, and other related equipment.

• Assists with the performance of field maintenance and repairs utilizing tools and techniques of the trade, including the use of a bucket truck and/or other means of access.

• May perform preventative maintenance including, but not limited to cleaning optical systems, replacing loop detectors, and adjusting cables and/or fixtures.

• Assists with the maintenance of parts and equipment inventory. Helps maintain records of all equipment and facilities maintenance and repair records.

• Performs after-hours emergency stand-by on a rotational basis, as required.

• Assists with identifying system problems, solves electronic failures, and provides remedies to restore system proficiency.

• Assist with the observation, inspection and coordination with the signal and lighting installation associated with the City's capital roadway and intersection improvement program.

• May be required to work hours other than standard day shift.

• Works during emergency situations as required.

• Other duties as may be assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Advance course work in an electrical or electronics trade school, courses in engineering and/or inspections preferred. Two (2) years' experience as a Traffic Signal Technician and knowledge of current traffic control devices, monitoring, and communication systems. Possession of valid Florida driver's license and maintenance of clean driving record required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid Florida CDL Class "B" Driver's License required and clean driving record or ability to obtain within (6) six months from date of hire.

• International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level I Traffic Signal Certification.

• International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level II Traffic Signal Certification or ability to obtain within one (1) year from date of hire.

• Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification.

Knowledge, Skill and/or Ability Required:

• Knowledge of methods, practices, techniques and materials of the traffic signal, street lighting, electrical or electronics trade.

• Ability to read, understand and work from plans, sketches, and schematics.

• Knowledge of National Electrical Codes; Federal, State and County standards and specifications for traffic signal devices and traffic safety testing equipment.

• Knowledge of federal and state uniform traffic control guidelines.

• Broad knowledge of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

• Broad knowledge of computer operations and programming practices.

• Ability to schedule maintenance, repairs, and inspection of the City's traffic system.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to troubleshoot and locate defective devices and make proper repairs.

• Ability to schedule maintenance, repairs and inspection of traffic signals and streetlights.

• Ability to locate underground utilities with electronic locators.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, consultants, contractors, City officials, and the public.

• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.

• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.

• Ability to stay centered when challenged.

• Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.

• Knowledge of standard National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) devices such as monitors, controllers, master controllers, amplifiers, conflict monitors and inter-connect materials.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, heights, and stressful situations. The employee works with hazardous power tools and is exposed to heights up to 30 feet. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The office environment is fast paced.