Traffic Signal Technician, Senior

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

You’ll work with sophisticated electrical and electronic systems, including traffic signal controllers, vehicle detection equipment, communication networks, roadway lighting, and school zone warning devices. From programming signal timing and coordinating traffic operations to diagnosing electrical failures and restoring malfunctioning equipment, your technical expertise will help ensure these critical systems operate safely and efficiently.

Leadership and quality are important parts of this position. You’ll provide guidance and technical support to coworkers, inspect newly installed and repaired traffic signal and lighting systems, and help ensure projects meet applicable safety standards and regulations. You may also assist with reviewing construction plans, coordinating maintenance activities, and identifying solutions to complex technical challenges.

This hands‑on role offers plenty of variety, including operating aerial lift trucks and specialized diagnostic equipment, locating underground utilities, installing electrical components, and performing preventative and emergency maintenance. You’ll also maintain equipment and inventory, document repairs and system changes, and participate in a rotational on‑call program to support reliable traffic operations.

If you take pride in your electrical expertise, enjoy solving challenging problems, and are ready to provide technical leadership while making a meaningful impact on roadway safety, this is an opportunity to put your skills to work where they matter every day.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by vocational training in electricity, electronics, mechanics, traffic control system and roadway lighting system operations.
• Three (3) years of experience and/or training involving electronics, mechanical maintenance, traffic control system operations and equipment operations.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience.

Licenses and/or Certificates

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "A" with air brake endorsement within 60 days of position assignment
• FDOT or IMSA Work Zone Safety certification; IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level I certification; IMSA Traffic Signal Field or Construction Technician Level II certification
• Preferred:
  • IMSA Traffic Signal Level II Construction Technician, Level II Bench Technician, or Roadway Lighting Level 1 certification

You have a strong understanding of traffic signal systems, fiber optic communications, video detection equipment, roadway lighting, and school zone warning devices. You're familiar with the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair these systems, along with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and safety standards.

You're skilled in diagnosing electrical and electronic issues, including problems with computerized traffic control systems and vehicle detection equipment. You can confidently read and interpret engineering plans, electrical schematics, and technical diagrams to identify problems and complete repairs safely and efficiently.

You're comfortable working in active roadway environments, around moving traffic, and in varying weather conditions. You can safely operate aerial lift equipment at heights up to 55 feet, as well as bucket trucks, crane trucks, backhoes, forklifts, and other specialized equipment. You understand the importance of proper traffic control, roadway closures, and workplace safety procedures.

You're organized, dependable, and able to prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, and work independently while following detailed instructions. You're also comfortable using Microsoft Office and other job‑related software to maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and complete routine documentation.

Above all, you bring strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and teamwork. You communicate effectively with coworkers, contractors, and the public while helping ensure the reliable operation of traffic control systems that keep our community moving safely and efficiently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception. Frequent lifting of 10 to 25 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work requires moderate exposure to environmental changes (e.g., outdoor weather and/or field conditions, warehouses, covered loading docks, garages, etc.) or irate customers, extreme noise, odors, heights and/or dust.

RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS

The position requires moderate exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, assault and battery, heavy equipment, communicable disease, etc.).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Charlotte County is an affirmative action/ADA/Veterans' Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.