Traffic Signal Technician III

Lakecountyfl; Florida; On-site; USD 78,997,000 - 125,301,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake County Public Works - Traffic Operations seeks a skilled technician to install, maintain and repair traffic signals, ITS and electronic control devices. The role includes field work, record keeping, and delivering professional customer service under supervision.

You will assist with other technical tasks and respond to emergencies as needed, working under general guidance and completing tasks on schedule.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and 1 year college or vocational education in electronics, traffic engineering technology and related fields with 2–4 years of networking experience.
• Valid Florida driver’s license required.
• IMSA Level II and Senior Level III certifications must be achievable within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair traffic signals, ITS, and electronic traffic control devices.
• Perform field work and maintain work records as required.
• Provide professional, courteous customer service at all times.
• Assist with other technical tasks as assigned and in emergencies.

Skills

Field work

Networking (LAN/WAN TCP/IP)

Customer service

Emergency response duties

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year college/vocational education in electronics/traffic tech/computer tech

Tools

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level II

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Senior Level III

Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic

Forklift Certification

Job description

Posting Number: 26-10-14-3841
Pay Grade: 21N ( Salary: $27.55 - $43.51 per hour )
Agency / Dept. / Office: Public Works - Engineering - Traffic Operations
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

The essential function of the position within the organization is to install, maintain and repair traffic signals, intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and electronic traffic control devices. The position is responsible for performing field work, maintaining work records as required, providing professional and courteous customer service at all times, and assisting with other technical tasks as assigned. The position works under general supervision according to some procedures; decides how and when to complete tasks.
This position shall be required to assist with emergency support functions in the event of a declared emergency and/or any other emergency duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

The County may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience for selected position postings on a year-for-year basis, provided that the education/experience is in a relevant or related field.

• Requires high school diploma or GED, one year of college or vocational school education in electronics, traffic engineering technology and vocational school education in computer technology, network administration, information systems management or a closely related field with two to four years of related experience supporting LAN’s, WAN’s, TCP/IP and associated networking.
• Requires a valid Florida driver’s license. Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic Certification and Forklift Certification or the ability to obtain these within six months of date of hire. Requires a minimum of Level II – IMSA Traffic Signal Technician certification and ability to acquire Senior Level III – IMSA Traffic Signal Technician certification within one year of hire.