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Traffic Signal Technician - Traffic Engineering Division
Broward County
PW Traf Eng Signal Maintenance
Location
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800
Salary
$25.31 - $40.40
per hour
Type
Full Time
More Engineering jobs →Closes
Not specified
Job Description
Summary
This job involves installing, maintaining, and repairing traffic signals and related equipment like controllers and detectors to keep roads safe and traffic flowing smoothly in Broward County.
Workers respond to emergency calls, perform routine checks, and work at heights using trucks and tools.
It's a good fit for someone with hands-on electrical experience who enjoys outdoor, independent fieldwork and can handle driving a commercial vehicle.
Key Requirements
- One year of experience in electrical maintenance or closely related work
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Permit at hire, with Class B CDL and air brake endorsement obtained within six months
- Ability to work at heights from 6 to 55 feet
- Skills in assembling, installing, testing, repairing, and adjusting traffic signal components
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing malfunctions at job sites like intersections
- Ability to operate equipment for installing traffic control devices and communicate via radio
- Preference for Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, IMSA Level II/III certification, or two years in traffic signal maintenance
Full Job Description
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Traffic Signal Technician - Traffic Engineering Division.
Please Note: This announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time.
A Traffic Signal Technician performs preventive maintenance on traffic signals; cleans and oils controller mechanisms, checks relays; replaces signal bulbs and lenses; installs and maintains overhead traffic signs; operates necessary equipment required for the installation of traffic control devices.
Assembles and installs traffic detectors, signal heads, controllers, amplifiers, relays, and associated aerial and underground wiring; tests and adjusts components as required.
Responds and drives to trouble calls from central dispatch or supervisor; gathers tools and materials for daily jobs and load truck with items; communicates with central dispatch and/or supervisor over radio about trouble report; troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions at job site (intersection, school flasher, fire house flasher).
Reports and inputs tasks that were completed from assignment or trouble report.
Assembles, installs, services, tests, repairs and adjusts electrical and mechanical components of traffic signal and related equipment.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences. Performs related work as assigned. Must be able to work at heights from 6 to 55 feet.
General Description
Assembles, installs, services, tests, repairs and adjusts electrical and mechanical components of traffic signal and related equipment.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsRequires one (1) year in electrical maintenance work or closely related experience.Special Certifications and Licenses:A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Permit is required at time of hire.
A valid "Class B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement must be obtained within six (6) months of hire and maintained for duration of appointment.Preferences
- Associate’s Degree in relevant field
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
- Possession of an IMSA Level II and/or III certificate
- At least two (2) years of experience in traffic signals maintenance work
Requirements
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Performs preventive maintenance on traffic signals; cleans and oils controller mechanisms, checks relays; replaces signal bulbs and lenses; installs and maintains overhead traffic signs; operates necessary equipment required for the installation of traffic control devices.
Assembles and installs traffic detectors, signal heads, controllers, amplifiers, relays, and associated aerial and underground wiring; tests and adjusts components as required.
Responds and drives to trouble calls from central dispatch or supervisor; gathers tools and materials for daily jobs and load truck with items; communicates with central dispatch and/or supervisor over radio about trouble report; troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions at job site (intersection, school flasher, fire house flasher).
Reports and inputs tasks that were completed from assignment or trouble report.
Performs related work as assigned.
Qualifications
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to electrical shocks; heights.
Additional Information
Competencies- Tech Savvy
Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. Makes effective use of the latest technologies required for success in the role; grasps the main terminology. Learns and adopts new technologies, although may require some time to master the changes.
- Manages Complexity
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.
- Action Oriented
Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Takes timely action on important or difficult issues. Identifies and pursues new opportunities that benefit the organization.
- Plans and Aligns
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.
- Ensures Accountability
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others.
- Demonstrates Self-Awareness-Awareness
Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Actively seeks feedback from a variety of sources; asks clarifying questions to understand and improve own impact on others or on team performance. Reflects on and learns from own mistakes.
- Self-Development
Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. Demonstrates strong commitment to own development by continuously updating knowledge, skills, and abilities. Shows strong enthusiasm for seeking learning opportunities.
- Situational Adaptability
Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Swiftly and easily adapts approach to a wide array of different or changing situations. Is inquisitive about evolving situations; identifies how to adapt early.
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
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