What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traffic Signal Technician I position at Pasco County?
- 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.
- Ability to gain knowledge of methods, practices, techniques, and materials of the traffic signal, electrical, or electronics trade.
- 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.
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.
Salary : $22 - $30
