Traffic Signal Technician Trainee​/Traffic Signal Technician-Public Works

Traffic Signal Technician Trainee

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. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City.

The hourly rate of pay for this position is $21.22 - $24.40 depending on qualifications

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 hourly rate of pay for this position is $24.57 - $28.25 depending on qualifications

This position is considered an "Essential Position" for the purpose of Emergency Management. Emergency duties will be assigned as needed. This position requires 24 hours a day, 7 days per week availability during City of Port St Lucie emergencies, as determined by City Administrators, Emergency Manager or City Officials.

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.

• 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.

• Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie and Public Works Department 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, maintaining high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Manufactures, installs, and maintains traffic control and other roadway signs.
• Installs thermoplastic material on roadway surface.
• Accesses, inputs, and retrieves information from a computer.
• Removes graffiti and other vandalism or debris from roadway and Traffic Control Devices.
• Assist with installation of Temporary Traffic Control and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) as assigned.
• Installs delineators and object markers in accordance with the latest version of Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• May perform street maintenance tasks such as pothole repair and other maintenance functions.
• Assist with installation of traffic monitoring equipment.
• Assist with sign…