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

Traffic Signal Technician Trainee

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer. This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening. Please note that this is an external job posting intended for non-city employees. If you are a current city employee applying through this posting, your application will not be reviewed with other internal candidates. In order to be considered with internal candidates, please apply on the internal posting.

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.

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.

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.

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.

• Possession of valid driver's license and maintenance of clean driving record required with the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days from date of hire.
• International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level I Traffic Signal Certification required or the ability to be obtained within twelve (12) months from date of hire.
• Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification required to or the ability to be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire.

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…