Traffic Operations Center Technician (Rotating Shifts)

Manatee County Government; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatee County Government is seeking a Traffic Management Center Technician in Bradenton, FL. The role involves monitoring traffic status, coordinating with senior staff and external agencies, and informing emergency services of traffic events to ensure rapid response and system reliability.

The position requires general IT skills, basic electronics knowledge, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including on-call hours to support TMC operations in this high-noise environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate/equivalent.
• Level I IMSA/ATSSA Signal Certification and FDOT MOT Basic within 1 year of hire.
• One year experience in a Traffic Management Center setting.
• Technical experience in traffic, communications, computers, or electronics desired.

Responsibilities

• Monitor traffic status via CCTV cameras and GUI display of data.
• Coordinate with other operations staff and external agencies for control room activities.
• Inform Emergency Services of traffic events; communicate with police, fire, EMS.
• Package information from monitoring and alerts for senior technicians review.
• Understand signal timing parameters and monitor ATMS connectivity.
• Perform other duties including emergency or disaster response as required.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Safety precautions

Record keeping

Communication with agencies

Tool handling

Education

High school graduate/equivalent

IMSA/ATSSA Signal Certification

FDOT MOT Basic within 1 year

TMC experience

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processors

Central signal management system

Job description

Manatee County Government is seeking a Traffic Management Center Technician in Bradenton, FL. The role involves monitoring traffic status, coordinating with senior staff and external agencies, and informing emergency services of traffic events to ensure rapid response and system reliability.

The position requires general IT skills, basic electronics knowledge, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including on-call hours to support TMC operations in this high-noise environment.