Lead Traffic Signal Technician (Roadway Lighting)

Charlotte, County of (FL); Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte County seeks a skilled Electrical Technician to maintain and repair traffic signal controllers, roadway lighting, and school zone devices. The role includes hands-on work with aerial lifts, diagnosing issues, reading schematics, and ensuring safety standards.

You will lead maintenance projects, review construction plans, coordinate with contractors, and participate in on-call rotations to support reliable traffic operations in our community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with vocational training in electricity, electronics, mechanics, traffic control & roadway lighting.
• Three years of experience or training in electronics, mechanical maintenance, traffic control operations and equipment.
• Equivalent combination of training, education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and service traffic signal and lighting systems to meet safety standards.
• Review construction plans and coordinate maintenance activities.
• Operate aerial lift trucks and diagnostic equipment; locate utilities.
• Install electrical components and perform preventative and emergency maintenance.
• Maintain equipment, inventory, document repairs, and participate in on-call rotation.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to coworkers.

Skills

Traffic signal systems

Fiber optic communications

Video detection equipment

Roadway lighting

School zone devices

Electrical diagnostics

Reading electrical schematics

Safety compliance

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma with vocational training in electricity/electronics

Three years of electronics, maintenance, traffic control equipment experience

Equivalent combination of training, education and experience

Tools

Aerial lift equipment

Bucket trucks

Crane trucks

Backhoes

Forklifts

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Charlotte County seeks a skilled Electrical Technician to maintain and repair traffic signal controllers, roadway lighting, and school zone devices. The role includes hands-on work with aerial lifts, diagnosing issues, reading schematics, and ensuring safety standards.

You will lead maintenance projects, review construction plans, coordinate with contractors, and participate in on-call rotations to support reliable traffic operations in our community.