General Maintenance Specialist II - Signs - TMS

Collier County; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Collier County is seeking a maintenance worker for the Transportation Engineering Division's Traffic Operations section in Naples, FL. The role covers roadside and traffic-related tasks, sign installation, data collection, and safety-focused operations.

The position emphasizes entry through advanced career stages, requiring a valid Florida driver's license, DOT certification, and readiness to respond to emergencies as needed. Training is provided for essential equipment and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One year previous experience.
• Fingerprinting required.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance work in the Transportation Engineering Division’s Traffic Operations section.
• Sets up safe work zones and conducts traffic control as needed.
• Maintains, installs, and repairs roadway signs, barricades, and markings; operates related equipment.

Skills

Safety awareness

Manual labor

Teamwork

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

FDOT Temporary Traffic Control certification

Florida Driver’s License

Traffic sign installation equipment

Traffic data recorders

Job description

Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long-term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

Performs specialized maintenance work within the Transportation Engineering Division’s Traffic Operations section.

• Performs specialized maintenance work within an assigned County Division, which may involve, roadside maintenance, traffic operations, road sign installation, or other projects within the assigned Division.
• Assists skilled-trade employees or other workers as needed.
• Performs various tasks involving traffic operations and road sign installation projects, including using computerized traffic sign design/manufacturing program; programs traffic data recorders; sets up sensors/counters and road tubes, and secures in roadway; removes and picks up sensors/counters and road tubes; collects data from traffic data recorders and downloads into computer; conducts manual counts as needed; prints traffic count data and reviews for errors; repairs counters and road tubes; installs, maintains, and repairs roadway signs, barricades, and roadway markings; reports traffic signal problems; assists in constructing signs; maintains current inventory of existing signs, materials, tools, and supplies; trims brush from road signs or work areas; reports and/or removes roadway hazards.
• Performs general/manual tasks associated with Division projects; sets up safe work zones at work sites, places traffic cones/signs, and conducts traffic control as needed; sharpens blades and replaces parts; climbs ladders; sets up or arranges equipment for special events/activities; lifts/moves furniture, equipment, and heavy materials; assists with cleanup following hurricanes, storms, or emergency situations.
• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with Division projects.
• Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
• Transports, loads, and unloads equipment and materials used in projects; transports crew workers to/from work sites.
• Monitors inventory levels of supplies and materials; ensures availability of adequate supplies, tools, and materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new/replacement materials.
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Responds to after-hours emergency calls when scheduled for on-call duty.
• Performs other related duties as required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.
• Requires possession and maintenance of valid Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) certification within six (6) months from date of hire.

High school diploma or GED preferred,

• One (1) year previous experience.
• Fingerprinting Required.

• Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County’s Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis.
• This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.