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Traffic Signal Technician 3

Category: Classified
Pay Grade: C26
Job Code: 16550

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.  Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

JOB SUMMARY

Performs technical work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of complex traffic signal systems, arterial street lighting, and control equipment; leads and directs traffic signalization projects and the inspection, maintenance, and repair of traffic signal systems and components. Provides training and oversight to Level 1 & 2 signal technicians.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (examples, not all inclusive)

• Leads and directs the installation, repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, programming, and fabrication of all traffic signal devices in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), State and County standards;
• Leads, trains, and mentors level 1 & 2 Traffic Signal Technicians;
• Performs construction inspection duties for new signal construction to ensure quality and compliance of products and services;
• Completes daily reports on all field activities, dispatched calls, work orders, and service requests utilizing computer work order system;
• Interprets blueprints, schematics, engineering plans, GIS maps, and technical manuals;
• Directs and sets up work zone for job site in accordance with MUTCD, State and County standards;
• Identifies, reports, and corrects visibility obstructions that pose traffic hazards;
• Maintains stock levels on trucks per the supervisor’s direction and restocks as necessary;
• Maintains an inventory of maintenance and operational supplies, tools, equipment, etc., and services them on a routine basis;
• Directs, verifies, and performs pre-work inspections on vehicles and equipment;
• Informs supervisor of potential hazards, problem areas, citizen inquires, and work activities;
• Adheres to personnel, safety, and departmental policies and procedures;
• May be required to assist the Signs and Markings section in the fabrication, installation, and maintenance of signs;
• May be required to assist with special events in the areas of traffic control;
• Performs emergency on-call duty as required;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

A high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required. Five (5) years of work experience performing traffic signal installation, repair, and maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience. 

Special Qualifications:

• Must possess Florida Driver’s License and be able to obtain Florida Class-B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 6 months of hire.
• Possession and maintenance of an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Level III Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Possession and maintenance of an IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
• Other knowledge, skills, abilities, and credentials as required for the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of electronics and electricity;
• Knowledge of methods, practices, techniques, materials, tools, and equipment pertinent to construction, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic and electromechanical traffic signal systems, controls, and equipment;
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions;
• Ability to read and comprehend schematics, diagrams, technical manuals, and engineering plans;
• Ability to train Level 1 & 2 technicians to diagnose, repair, and maintain electronic, electrical, and electromechanical devices and equipment;
• Ability to keep accurate records, prepare and submit clear and accurate reports, and plan and supervise the work of others;
• Ability to work independently in the field and make critical decisions;
• Ability to prioritize and manage simultaneous tasks and assignments;
• Ability to maintain an effective and professional working relationship with employees, contractors, and the general public;
• Ability to withstand exposure to varying weather conditions and work in confined spaces and at considerable heights, and possession of sufficient physical strength and agility to lift and carry heavy objects and stand and walk for long periods;
• Ability to use small office equipment, computers, and highly technical computer applications;
• Ability to use small, medium, and heavy equipment and machinery;
• Ability to install communications systems and computer hardware or network systems.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

The work is heavy work which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.  Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
• Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Visual ability: Sufficient to effectively operate office equipment including copier, computer, etc.; and to read and write reports, correspondence, instructions, etc.
• Hearing ability: Sufficient to hold a conversation with other individuals both in person and over a telephone; and to hear recording on transcription device.
• Speaking ability: Sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals in person and over a telephone.
• Mental acuity: Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Repetitive motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to co-workers or others.