Traffic Signal Technician

Description

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Makes and installs traffic control signs for use on the City right-of-way in compliance to MUTCD and IMSA standards.
• Operates computer-controlled sign design equipment; transfers design onto metal blanks and completes sign fabrication; applies reflective and plastic materials on sign blanks. Must be thoroughly familiar with the manual of uniform traffic control devices and maintenance of traffic techniques.
• Installs loop detectors on City streets and wires into controllers' computers.
• Maintains and repairs and programs school zone flashers, and repairs as required.
• Maintains an alertness for traffic hazards while operation on streets; installs prescribed safety devices on the street for protection of the traffic, City equipment and the safety of all persons involved.
• Installs striping on streets, parking lots, and other locations on the public right-of-way and city owned property.
• Places traffic counters; recovers data from counters and records that data.
• Drives a vehicle to work sites; responsible for the routine maintenance and care of the vehicle; ensures that the vehicle is stocked with parts and supplies for normal and reoccurring field maintenance and repair work.
• Cleans and restocks shop with normally used parts and supplies; initiates re-supply request as required for proper stocking.
• Maintains detailed records of field and shop work for supervision review.
• Answers the telephone and radio and responds to requests for field repairs and adjustments to control equipment and signs in the field; investigates complaints of malfunctions or improper installation of traffic control devices and markings; repairs and adjusts as required.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to maintain a Level I certification in signs and signals by the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) supplemented by two (2) years of responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Must possess and maintain a valid state commercial driver's license class A restricted with an acceptable driving history or the ability to obtain within 180 days.

Requires IMSA Level 1 certification in Signals, Signs and Marking or the ability to obtain within 180 days.

Requires Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification or the ability to obtain within 180 days.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain stationary; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and communicate. The employee is occasionally required to stand and move. Must be able to routinely and repetitively lift and move up to 25lbs; frequently lift and/ or move 50 lbs.; and occasionally lift and/ or move up to 100lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Mathematics:
Performs technical or trades-based work that requires a solid understanding of basic algebra and statistics. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry. Some of the tasks performed include participating in data collection and detailed analysis and reporting

Language Ability:
Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Reasoning:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

An Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of St. Cloud is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in all of its employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran or family status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state or federal laws. The City participates in employment eligibility verifications through E-verify. Veteran’s preference is given in accordance with Florida Law.

City of St. Cloud Benefits Package
We believe our City employees to be our most valuable asset. To attract and retain those employees, we offer a competitive wages and benefits package including on-the-job training, seminars, and performance appraisals.

We invite you to look at the benefits the City of St. Cloud has to offer. We think you will find that the rewards of the job are equal to the challenge.

All of our Full-time regular employees are eligible for the city's benefits package, which includes:

• On-Site Employee Health Care Center - free for employees and their dependents on the health insurance plan
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Leave (Ability to roll over from year to year)
• 11 Paid Holidays for General Employees and Police Officers– The Fire department employees can earn up to 156 holiday hours per fiscal year (prorated from the employee’s start date).
• One (1) Floating Holiday for General Employees and two (2) for Police Officers.
• Medical and Dental Coverage
• Pension Plan
• Awards Programs
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Discounted Automobile Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Holiday Bonus – subject to City Council approval
• Indianapolis Plan (Police Officers)
• Life and Accidental Death (One-time annual salary paid by City)
• Long Term Disability Coverage (paid by City)
• Management Leave
• Sick Leave Bank available for all employees - for Fire Union sick leave bank information, see union contract