Uniform Traffic Control Technician

City of Panama City Beach; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Panama City Beach is seeking an experienced technician to install, repair, and maintain RRFB systems and related electrical equipment across city streets.

The role includes field service, sign installation, and inventory management, with work in heavy traffic and varying weather conditions. A high school diploma and 3 years of relevant experience are required, along with a Florida driver’s license. CDL is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years’ experience servicing, maintaining, and repairing electrical/electronic gear.
• Florida driver's license; CDL preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Install RRFBs and related equipment including controllers, wiring, poles, and fiber optics.
• Repair, overhaul, and rebuild complex electrical or electronic components.
• Perform routine and emergency field service on crosswalk systems and streetlights.
• Ensure compliance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Maintain logs and inventory of repair work and materials.
• Install traffic control signs per MUTCD; inspect signs on CRA roadways.
• Work in heavy traffic and in varying weather; operate from elevated buckets.
• Assist with inventory and sign manufacturing as needed.

Skills

Electrical/Electronic servicing

Traffic control knowledge

Communication skills

Physical endurance in varying weather

Florida driver’s license

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Hand and power tools

Ladders

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.

• 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 buckettruck.
• 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 criticalparts.
• 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 theDepartment.
• Performs other related duties asassigned.
• Maintains accurate and detailed worklogs.
• Installs traffic control signs in accordance with the "Manual of Uniform Traffic ControlDevices."
• Travels CRA roadways inspecting traffic signs for compliance with standards including condition, placement, and visibility.
• Performs duties at times under extremely heavy trafficconditions.
• Participates in the manufacturing of new signs and updates sign inventory.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a standard high schooldiploma/GED.
• Three (3) years’ experience in the servicing, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment. Electrical license is preferred, but notrequired.
• Must possess Florida driver’s license (Class A or B CDL is preferred)- driving record must be acceptable to the City insurance program.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of city and departmental safety policies andprocedures.
• Knowledge of electronic and electric principles andpractices.
• Knowledge of the installation, operation, and maintenance ofRRFB's.
• Knowledge in the use of MS Word, Excel and Outlook ispreferred.
• Skilled in the use and care of tools and equipment in the electricaltrade.
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with other employees and thepublic.
• Must be able to prioritize and have good organizationalskills.
• 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 thisposition.
• Knowledge of the geography of the city, including street names andlocations.
• Knowledge of trafficrules.
• 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 generalpublic.
• Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Theworkistypicallyperformedwhileintermittentlysitting,standing,bending,crouching,orstooping. 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., iratecustomers, inclement weather, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, odors ordust
• 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.