Traffic Technician III

Highlands County Board of County Commissioners • Sebring, FL

13d

About The Position

A skilled position responsible for performing electrical work in the installation and maintenance of traffic signals and controls.

Requirements

• Knowledge of methods, practices, techniques and materials of the electrical trade and equipment used in traffic signals
• Knowledge of safe operation of bucket truck
• Ability to operate other light utility equipment and vehicles
• Skill in the use and care of the tools of the electrical trade
• Ability to work with precision necessary when dealing with electrical wires and parts
• Knowledge of or ability to become familiar with personal computers to maintain electronic time sheets, emails, calendar appts., fundamental spreadsheet workbooks and fundamental word processing
• Ability to read and work from plans and schematics
• Ability to communicate and carry out oral and written instructions
• Ability to locate need for and to make emergency repairs
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, supervisors, directors, elected officials, vendors, and the general public
• Three (3) years in electrical work.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program in electronics or similar field.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver license and can secure a valid Florida driver license, Class B at the time of employment.
• Disaster Essential.

Responsibilities

• Works in all phases of traffic signal work, including the operation of a bucket truck to make necessary connections from supply current to signals
• Cuts, threads and mounts conduit on poles
• Installs and maintains traffic signals, miscellaneous appurtenances such as time switches and directional signals, automatic time switches, ultrasonic vehicle detectors and synchronizers
• Maintains all types of signal equipment, analyzing, testing and repairing in the field and shop
• Investigates complaints pertaining to defective signals, replaces signal lamps and cleans lenses
• Responds to emergency requirements during both duty and off duty hours
• Installs and maintains traffic control devices in the field
• Uses hand tools, post hole diggers and may performs cement work in the erection of any approved traffic control devices
• Assembles other traffic safety warning devices to secure a work or hazard area
• Installs and maintains temporary and permanent traffic control devices as per latest versions of Florida Department of Transportation Manuals and Federal Highway Administrations Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Handbook
• Directs, flags or otherwise routes traffic through or around work areas when required
• This position is subject to emergency call-out normally on a scheduled basis
• Maintains a professional and safe unit and work area adhering to established safety policies and the image desired for the organization.
• Follows consistently the Boards policies and procedures.
• Responds productively to change and performs all other related tasks as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed