City of Gainesville

City of Gainesville

Traffic Signal Technician III

Gainesville, Fl · Mid

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About the role

  • If you are an Internal City Employee, Retiree or Dependent/Survivor of a City Employee please apply internally via Career Icon in your Workday account.
  • This position provides training and instruction to equal or lower level classifications.

Requirements

  • Must be able to able to lift 50 pounds.
  • On-call work outside of business hours will be required.
  • Rotating schedule may be required.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.
  • two (2) years of experience as a Traffic Signal Technician II (or Senior Traffic Signal Technician in some agencies) and with four (4) years of experience in traffic signal maintenance and installation. Associated traffic signals for toll roads, turnpikes, rail-roads, bridges and tunnels may count as experience. Computer experience and basic computer programming skills are required.
  • Licenses
  • Valid driver license required. Valid Florida driver license required within 30 days of appointment and at all times while employed in this classification.
  • Certifications
  • IMSA Level I, II, and III Traffic Signal Technician certification is required within one (1) year from the date of appointment.
  • At least one additional higher lever IMSA certification within 1 year from date of appointment. Higher level certification can be either Microprocessors in Traffic Signals Technician, Traffic Signal Inspector (Advanced Technologies or Florida Edition), Traffic Signal Senior Bench Technician Level III, Traffic Singal Technician Senior Field Technician Level III.

Nice to have

  • Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, supplemented by appropriate technical courses
  • two (2) years of experience as a Traffic Signal Technician II (or Senior Traffic Signal Technician in some agencies) and with four (4) years of experience in traffic signal maintenance and installation.
  • Associated traffic signals for toll roads, turnpikes, rail-roads, bridges and tunnels may count as experience.
  • Computer experience and basic computer programming skills are required.
  • Experience in electrical construction, power line or commercial electrical work is preferred.
  • Training in analog and digital computer theory is preferred.
  • Valid driver license required.
  • Valid Florida driver license required within 30 days of appointment and at all times while employed in this classification.

Skills

  • Thorough knowledge of solid state electronic, electrical, and microprocessor-based equipment used in traffic signal installations.
  • Thorough knowledge of traffic engineering practices, procedures and technology.
  • Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and accident prevention methods in assigned area of responsibility.
  • Thorough knowledge and ability to troubleshoot, test and repair advanced electronic devices from component to system level.
  • Thorough knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC) as it pertains to traffic signal construction and maintenance.
  • Thorough knowledge of State of Florida Traffic Signal Construction Specifications.
  • Working knowledge of line worker skills and safety practices, and communications systems standards.
  • Intermediate working knowledge of personal computers and related software.
  • Ability to operate all work-related equipment.
  • Ability to provide hands on training and instruction.
  • Thorough knowledge of City geography.

Compensation

  • Not only do we offer traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition rei

Benefits

  • Normal color vision is required.

Equal opportunity

  • The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.
  • Veterans' Preference
  • Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans' Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans' Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans' Preference.
  • If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at HR@cityofgainesville.org or by calling 352-334-5077.
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