Traffic Signal Technician I

Salary : $21.70 - $30.38 Hourly

Location : New Port Richey, FL

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 12675-0225R

Department : Engineering Services

Division : Traffic Operations

Opening Date : 02 / 07 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Salary Range : $21.70 - $30.38

Pay Grade : N35 (Non-exempt position)

Salary Disclosure : Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

General Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN I!

The Traffic Signal Technician I role involves skilled electrical work in the installation and maintenance of roadway lighting, traffic signals and other electrical or electronic traffic-control devices. The ideal candidate will possess experience in electronics maintenance and Traffic Signal maintenance.

Essential Job Functions

• Installs and maintains roadway lighting equipment, traffic signal equipment, including poles, controllers, various types of detectors, communications equipment, underground and overhead cables, and any other associated equipment.

Works from bucket truck or platform truck as required.

Performs preventative maintenance inspections as required, including cleaning optical systems, replacing LED modules, cables, and adjusting fixtures.

Provides after-hours emergency service working on a rotational, standby schedule.

In order to be placed on the rotational, standby schedule, employees must be Pasco County residents as County vehicles are not authorized outside the County.

Employees may be subject to after hours call back to assist in emergencies.

Ability to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects.

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to read and work from plans, schematics, and displays.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to troubleshoot and locate defective devices and make repairs.

Ability to use hand and power tools.

Ability to operate a personal computer.

Ability to operate a variety of motor vehicles and trucks, including platform or bucket trucks.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS / WORKING CONDITIONS : Ability to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and / or move excessively heavy objects. Requires working outdoors. Position requires walking, stooping, bending, climbing, and stretching. Requires working at heights up to 55 feet above the ground from either a platform truck or bucket truck. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE : Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Graduation from an electrical or electronics trade school preferred. Four (4) years' experience in electronics maintenance or as an electrical journeyman. Two (2) years' experience in traffic signal maintenance and / or traffic signal construction preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS : Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Must obtain a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class "B" with Air Brakes within three (3) months from date of hire. Must obtain an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) or Florida Department of Transportation Work Zone Certification within one (1) year from date of hire. IMSA Level I or Level II Traffic Signal Certification preferred.

ADA STATEMENT : A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE : Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE / RECOVERY ACTIVITIES : All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE : Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA-7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021

Benefits include :

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Paid holidays

Group insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Deferred compensation

Medical leave pool

Annual medical leave buy-back

Mid-management / Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

Have you graduated from trade school in electronics or electrical?

Which best describes the years of experience you have in electronics maintenance or as an electrical journeyman?

Which best describes the years of experience you have in traffic signal maintenance and / or traffic signal constuction?

Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

Do you have a Florida CDL Class B or higher with Air Brakes endorsement or can you obtain one within 3 months from the date of hire?

Do you have an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) or Florida Department of Transportation Work Zone Certification OR can you obtain it within one (1) year from date of hire?

Do you have an IMSA Level I or Level II Traffic signal Certification?

Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran?(Supporting documentation needed at time of application or next business day)

I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug / alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note : If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 12 months?

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)

How did you hear about this position?

If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee.

Required Question

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