Traffic Signal Technician Trainee/Traffic Signal Technician D.O.Q- Public Works Department

This position has been budgeted for fiscal year 24/25 and will be filled on or after 10/1/2024. The hourly rate of pay is also indicative of the updated position start rate for the new fiscal year.

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

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

Traffic Signal Technician Trainee: $18.89/hourly

Skilled electrical and technical work assisting with the installation, repair and maintenance of traffic signals, streetlights, and other electrical traffic control devices as a trainee.

Traffic Signal Technician: $21.87/hourly

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.

Traffic Signal Technician Trainee:

• 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.
• Assist in performing 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.
• May perform 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. Regular and punctual attendance.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Traffic Signal Technician:

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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Traffic Signal Technician Trainee: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalent diploma required. One (1) year of relevant experience and/or advanced technical coursework in a related field is required. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification and/or International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level I Traffic Signal Certification is preferred.

Traffic Signal Technician: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required. 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 required. Possession of valid Florida driver's license and maintenance of clean driving record required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS (ALL MUST BE MAINTAINED AND CURRENT):

Traffic Signal Technician Trainee:

• Possession of valid Florida Driver's License and maintenance of clean driving record required.
• International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level I Traffic Signal Certification required to be obtained within twelve (12) months of date of hire.
• Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification required to obtained within six (6) months of hire date.

Traffic Signal Technician:

• Valid Florida CDL Class "B" Driver's License and clean driving record or ability to obtain within (6) six months from date of hire required.
• International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level I Traffic Signal Certification required.
• International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level II Traffic Signal Certification or ability to obtain within one (1) year from date of hire required.
• Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification required.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Traffic Signal Technician Trainee:

• 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.
• Broad knowledge of computer operations and programming practices
• 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 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 read and understand City maps.
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve data from a computer.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.

Traffic Signal Technician:

• 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 mode