Traffic Signal Technician - Traffic Engineering Division

Requirements and Preferences

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Traffic Signal Technician - Traffic Engineering Division.

Please note:

This announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time.

A Traffic Signal Technician performs preventive maintenance on traffic signals, cleans and oils controller mechanisms, checks relays, replaces signal bulbs and lenses, installs and maintains overhead traffic signs, operates equipment required for installation of traffic control devices, assembles and installs traffic detectors, signal heads, controllers, amplifiers, relays, and associated aerial and underground wiring, tests and adjusts components as required. The technician responds to and drives to trouble calls from central dispatch or supervisor, gathers tools and materials for daily jobs, loads truck with items, communicates with central dispatch or supervisor over radio regarding trouble reports, troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions at job sites (intersections, school flashers, fire house flashers), reports and inputs tasks completed from assignments or trouble reports, and performs related work as assigned.

Must be able to work at heights from 6 to 55 feet.

Requires one (1) year in electrical maintenance work or closely related experience.

A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Permit is required at time of hire. A valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement must be obtained within six (6) months of hire and maintained for the duration of appointment.

• Associate’s Degree in relevant field
• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
• Possession of an IMSA Level II and/or III certificate
• At least two (2) years of experience in traffic signals maintenance work

Performs preventive maintenance on traffic signals, cleans and oils controller mechanisms, checks relays, replaces signal bulbs and lenses, installs and maintains overhead traffic signs, operates necessary equipment required for the installation of traffic control devices. Assembles and installs traffic detectors, signal heads, controllers, amplifiers, relays, and associated aerial and underground wiring; tests and adjusts components as required. Responds and drives to trouble calls from central dispatch or supervisor;

gathers tools and materials for daily jobs and loads truck with items; communicates with central dispatch and/or supervisor over radio about trouble report; troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions at job sites; reports and inputs tasks that were completed from assignment or trouble report; performs related work as assigned.

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. Involves routine and frequent exposure to electrical shocks; heights.

• Tech Savvy: Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. Makes effective use of the latest technologies required for success in the role; grasps the main terminology. Learns and adopts new technologies, although may require some time to master the changes.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.
• Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Takes timely action on important or difficult issues. Identifies and pursues new opportunities that benefit the organization.
• Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant work groups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others.
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness-Awareness: Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain…