Traffic Signal Technician I

City of Boca Raton; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO & holidays

Flexible schedule

Retirement plans

Service benefit

Job summary

City of Boca Raton is seeking a Traffic Signal Technician I to maintain and repair traffic signal infrastructure, adapt to coordination needs, and support street lighting. You will work under supervision and respond to emergencies as part of an on-call rotation.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma, and relevant electrical experience; IMSA Level I certification is preferred. The role supports a vibrant coastal community with strong public service values.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical/electronic components for traffic control.
• Ability to obtain IMSA Traffic Signal Level I Certification within 2 years of hire.
• Possession of valid Florida CDL Class B with limited points preferred.

Responsibilities

• Test, install, repair, and maintain traffic signal infrastructure.
• Check system coordination and make adjustments as required.
• Perform streetlight wiring, installation, and maintenance.
• Respond to emergency calls and participate in on-call status.

Skills

Traffic signal repair

Electrical theory

Safety compliance

Emergency response

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical/electronics coursework

IMSA Level I (preferred)

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Hand tools & ladders

Signal controllers & detectors

Job description

Build Your Future with the City of Boca Raton!

At the City of Boca Raton, a career in public service is more than a job — it’s your chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and sustainable coastal community. Driven by our core values of Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Trust, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel appreciated, inspired, and supported.

Why Boca Raton?

As the second largest city in Palm Beach County, the City of Boca Raton offers robust benefits to its employees:

• Health Insurance Benefits: No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
• Continuous Service Benefit: Paid out annually after 5 years of service
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedule
• Retirement Plans: Two pension/retirement options to choose from

Whether you're starting out or looking to take your public service career to the next level, the City of Boca Raton offers the tools, resources, and culture to help you succeed.

General Statement of Job

The Traffic Signal Technician I performs intermediate technical work in the repair, maintenance and installation of traffic signals, various traffic control devices, Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) components and street lighting; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Essential Functions

• Tests, installs, repairs, and maintains traffic signal infrastructure components including controllers, amplifiers, vehicle/pedestrian detectors, switches, relays, flashers, conduit, signal wire, support poles, cabinets, signal heads and related equipment on a scheduled or emergency basis.
• Checks coordination of the signal system and makes adjustments as required.
• Performs streetlight wiring, installation, and maintenance.
• Inspects, cleans, and replaces lenses and frayed wiring; elevates and aligns signal heads; changes burnt out lamps;
• Responds to emergency calls and takes necessary action on rotating on-call/standby status.
• Makes routine operational checks on traffic signals and prepares reports on activities.

Related Tasks

• Maintains aerial truck; checks fluid levels, tires, etc.; ensures truck is adequately equipped and supplied.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Methods, materials, and equipment used in the installation, repair and maintenance of electronic digital traffic control equipment.
• Basic principles and theories of electricity and the operation of electronic equipment.
• Safety precautions and occupational hazards related to the electrical trade.
• Traffic signal operations, phasing, and sequence methods
• Vehicular and pedestrian detection methods

Skilled In

• Following oral and written instructions and working from rough sketches or detailed specifications.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair traffic signal equipment
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with associate

Ability To

• Work outside under inclement weather conditions.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to obtain IMSA Traffic Signal Level 1 Certification within 2 (two) years of hire

Minimum And Preferred Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
• One (1) year of experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical and electronic components necessary to operate traffic control or similar electrical devices.

Preferred Qualifications

• International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Level I Certification
• Education in Electronics and/or Electrical Work
• Experience in streetlights and traffic signal electrical repair work

Post Offer Pre-employment Screening Requirements

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification
• Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check
• Certification/License Verification
• Physical Examination
• Drug and Alcohol Screening

Special Requirements

• Possession of valid State of Florida Class "B" CDL driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period.
• Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran-Friendly Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.

The City is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

Veterans’ Preference:

The City proudly supports veterans and provides employment preference to eligible veterans and other individuals as required by Florida law. Applicants eligible for Veterans’ Preference are encouraged to indicate their eligibility and provide the required documentation during the application process.

City Of Boca Raton - Benefits Summary

• SEIU Employees

ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.

0 to 5 full years 8 hours per month

5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month

10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month

15 years and over 14 hours per month

CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year., each fiscal year.

SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows:

• Continuous years of service Percentage

Less than 2 full years 0%

2 to 5 full years 10%

5 to 10 full years 20%

10 full years or more 30%

Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50%

HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee contributions are required for Employee Dental and Vision Plans, as well as Dependent(s) Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.

CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: Continuous Service is determined on December 1st of each year. Payment is issued during the month of December based upon years of service as follows:

• 5 to 10 full years $600 annually
• 10 to 15 full years $800 annually
• 15 full years and over $1,000 annually

RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:

• The option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Plan will not require a mandatory contribution on your part. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of your annual base wages to this plan. The vesting period for this plan shall be one (1) year from your date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.
• An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Plan option available to you that will have a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent contribution.
• The two (2) options will be fully explained to you prior to your selection.

Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available.

HOLIDAYS: 15 per year: 12 recognized holidays and 3 floating holidays which are allocated for the fiscal year starting October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1 floating holiday. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.

FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 workdays - In State Up to 5 workdays - Out of State

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: A performance review(s) is given to new hires during the first year of employment and an annual review on their anniversary date. Every employee is evaluated on their anniversary date. The current ratings are: Requires Improvement, Meets Expectations, Exceeds Expectations, and Significantly Exceeds Expectations.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City’s Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.

MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.

EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.

01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

Have you used tobacco products (including cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, and snuff) or electronic cigarettes (according to the CDC electronic cigarette is defined as "e-cigs," "e-hookahs," "mods," "vape pens," "vapes," "vaping", "tank systems," and "electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS)" within the last 12 months from the date of application?

• I have used tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes in the last 12 months from the date of application.
• I have not used tobacco products or e-cigarettes in the last 12 months from the date of application.

03

Do you possess an IMSA Signal Technician I certification?

• Yes
• No

04

What is the highest level of education you have completed? NOTE: You must attach proof (diploma or degree or transcripts) of highest education completed with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Trade or Vocational School
• Associates Degree or 60 credits of college courses
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

05

How much experience do you have in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical and electronic components necessary to operate traffic control devices?

• I have no previous experience.
• Less than 3 years of experience
• 3 years of experience or more

06

Do you possess a valid State of Florida CDL class "B" driver's license or higher with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years? NOTE: You must attach proof of a valid license with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question