Traffic Signal Technician

Responsible for performing skilled technical work involving the maintenance, repair, installation, inspection and operation of traffic signal systems. The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility but shall not be considered all all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

• Performs activities necessary to maintain, upgrade and install traffic signal installations in conformance with guidelines set forth by Federal, State and County standards.
• Performs engineering studies related to signalization and safe traffic control such as turning movement counts, accumulated daily totals, vehicle delay, and speed and curve slope studies.
• May perform traffic technician duties.
• Occasionally performs street light maintenance as required and assists with road closure devices and barricades as required.
• Regular attendance with the ability to work a five (5) day, forty (40) hour flex time work week.
• May perform “on-call” duties at any time of the day or night as required for emergency response.

County employees are required to report for work during a state of emergency and are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations which may include duties other than those specified in this job description.

• High School graduate or equivalent Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable general equivalency diploma (GED).
• Minimum of one (1) year experience working with electrical and electronic devices or related field.

• Must possess a valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License Class B or obtain within six (6) months of employment and be insurable by the current insurance carrier.
• Must possess or be able to obtain within one (1) year of employment:
• Florida Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Certification.
• IMSA Traffic Signal/Technician Level I Certification and Signs Markings Level I.
• ISMA Signal Inspector.
• Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 days of employment:
• NIMS/Incident Command Courses IS100, IS200 and IS700

• Installation of traffic control devices per Federal, State and County guidelines.
• Methods, practices, techniques and trade materials of the electrical trade and associated equipment.
• Basic troubleshooting capabilities.

• Signal maintenance and operation.
• Installation, maintenance and repair of fiber optic cable and other communication cabling
• Reading and interpreting wiring diagrams and electrical schematics for the purpose of installation, repair and through shooting of electrical equipment.
• Safely operating bucket truck and various other heavy pieces of equipment.
• Ability to interact with co-workers, supervisors and the public in a professional and courteous manner.

• Various electrical/electronic test equipment
• Various hand tools and compressors
• Radio and communication equipment
• Concrete saws
• Arrow boards
• Message boards
• PPE
• Filter respirators
• Gloves
• Rubber Gloves
• Safety vest
• Hard Hat
• Safety Goggles
• Ear Plugs
• Heavy boots

• Heavy and moderate lifting up to 75 pounds.
• Acceptable eyesight (with or without corrective lenses).
• Walking, standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, driving, equipment operation, eye, hand and foot coordination.

• Works outdoors in various weather conditions with potential exposure to dust, dirt, noise, heavy rain and wind, and vibration.
• Exposure to electrical EMF and current.
• Exposure to moving objects and traffic and works in roadways.
• Works from aerial platforms near electrical appurtenances.
• Frequently works in awkward positions to repair equipment.

Pay Grade: 4

***** Veterans Preference Position, must be minimally qualified*****

Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, gender, orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected characteristic as defined by law.

Hernando County is a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to drug testing in accordance with Federal and Florida State Law.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must provide notification to the BOCC in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.