Uniform Traffic Control Technician

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Panama City is seeking an experienced technician for advanced level work in installing, maintaining, and operating RRFB systems. You will follow sketches and schematics and work under the Manager’s direction while performing inspections and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities include installing RRFB components, repairing complex electrical equipment, performing field service, and maintaining logs. CDL preferred, with safety and traffic-control guidelines followed on every job.

Qualifications

• Must have a standard high school diploma/GED.
• Three (3) years’ experience in servicing, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment. Electrical license is preferred but not required.
• Must possess Florida driver’s license (Class A or B CDL is preferred) - driving record must be acceptable to the City insurance program.

Responsibilities

• Install new RRFBs and systems including controllers, wiring, poles, and fiber optics.
• Repair, overhaul and rebuild complex electrical or electronic equipment.
• Provide emergency and routine field service on crosswalk equipment and streetlights.
• Maintain safety and comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

RRFB installation/maintenance

Interpersonal & communication skills

Hand & power tool use

Reading blueprints/schematics

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

This position is advanced level work in the installation, repair, maintenance, and operation of computerized rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) systems and related apparatus. Employees in this job perform in accordance with standard practices and assignments that may be accompanied by sketches, blueprints, or schematics, with work also arising out of inspections and troubleshooting. Work is performed under the general direction of the Manager.

Examples of Duties

• Performs work required to install new RRFB's and systems including but not limited to microprocessor-based controllers, wiring, support poles, and fiber optics.
• Performs RRFB work repairs, overhauling and rebuilding complex electronic or electrical equipment and components.
• Performs emergency and routine field servicing of complex crosswalk equipment, streetlights, and often operating or working from an aerial bucket truck.
• Ensures compliance with the national manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Calculates lead times on equipment repairs and request materials, supplies or manpower as required and maintains related records and logs of repair/maintenance activities.
• Maintains and reports inventory balances of critical parts.
• The employer may add to or change duties at any time and as determined by the City and its leaders to best ensure that the public is served through the work of the Department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Maintains accurate and detailed work logs.
• Installs traffic control signs in accordance with the "Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices."
• Travels CRA roadways inspecting traffic signs for compliance with standards including condition, placement, and visibility.
• Performs duties at times under extremely heavy traffic conditions.
• Participates in the manufacturing of new signs and updates sign inventory.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a standard high school diploma/GED.
• Three (3) years’ experience in the servicing, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment. Electrical license is preferred but not required.
• Must possess Florida driver’s license (Class A or B CDL is preferred)- driving record must be acceptable to the City insurance program.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of city and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of electronic and electric principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the installation, operation, and maintenance of RRFB's.
• Knowledge in the use of MS Word, Excel and Outlook is preferred.
• Skilled in the use and care of tools and equipment in the electrical trade.
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with other employees and the public.
• Must be able to prioritize and have good organizational skills.
• Ability to withstand exposure to varying weather conditions and work in confined spaces and at considerable heights.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work required by this position.
• Knowledge of the geography of the city, including street names and locations.
• Knowledge of traffic rules.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Manager assigns work in terms of general instructions. The Manager spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include traffic laws, work safety policies, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, MOT regulations, city codes, and city policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of related equipment operation duties. Inclement weather and heavy traffic contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to maintain RRFB's and signs within the City limits. Successful performance contributes to the provision of safe and well-maintained city streets and related infrastructure.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with coworkers and the general public.
• Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• Work requires moderate to extreme exposure to one or more disagreeable conditions (i.e., irate customers, inclement weather, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, odors or dust
• The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors. The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

**These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if they work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.