What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN position at The City of Plant City?
Performs preventative maintenance, installations, upgrades and monitoring of existing traffic signals, cabinets, pedestrian lights, streetlights, solar powered school flashers, RRFB’s, CCTV and auxiliary railroad warning lights.
Assists the traffic staff in monitoring and troubleshooting network problems pertaining to both data and video. Performs testing on fiber optic cables as necessary.
Installs vehicle detection systems which includes but not limited to, loops, video, wireless, and microwave.
Performs field locates for traffic signal systems and fiber optic cables to include but not limited to the City’s IT Dept.
Utilizes laptop/desktop computers in the programming and maintenance of the City’s ATMS system.
Reviews and comments on signal plans and inspects signal projects under constructed.
Completes work orders issued by the division and maintains call out and repair records as appropriate.
Performs the preventative maintenance of traffic cabinets and all Transportation system components associated with the City’s Traffic Network. Must be able to perform working duties up to heights of 60 feet.
Takes shop inventory and keeps sufficient parts for maintenance and emergency repairs of traffic signal systems, changes out and tests MMU's yearly, sends out test equipment and keep records yearly of being calibrated, tests equipment at shop before being sent out in field.
Assists in training employees for tasks undertaken in the maintenance of traffic signal systems.
Assists in the installation of traffic control signs, barricades and cones, maintenance of traffic, as required for work zone safety,
Operates power saws, tractors, trenches, chainsaws, trimmers, paint sprayers, shovels, post hole diggers, mixing and pouring concrete, trenching and pulling cable, works in aerial platform truck and bucket truck.
Performs related work as required or directed by the Traffic Coordinator.
Performs standby on a recurring basis, respond to emergency call-outs on traffic signal malfunctions, storm damage and critical sign replacement. Applicant residence must be located within a 15-mile radius of the City of Plant City to qualify for emergency standby duties.
Position will serve as an essential staff member during periods of declared emergency by the City Manager
Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and applications that are used in the setup and testing of systems used in the Intelligent Transport.
Ability to utilize test equipment such as power meters, ground fault testers, computers and power and light meters.
Knowledge of TS2 Traffic Controller Platforms.
Thorough knowledge in the use of word processors, spreadsheets, data base management and operating software. Knowledge of Microsoft Windows software and applications that are used in the setup and testing of systems used in the Intelligent Transportation Industry.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor, other city employees, and general public.
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate; and any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above.
One year of Traffic Signal experience preferred.
Experience in Electrical or Electronics field work may be substituted for one year of Traffic Signal experience as determined by the Traffic Operations Manager.
Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License and be insurable by the City’s current insurance carrier.
Possession of a Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B preferred or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.
IMSA Traffic Signals Level I preferred, if not must have proper amount of experience in trade to obtain immediately for operational purposes.
State of Florida IMOT certification preferred or obtained within six (6) months of employment.
IMSA Roadway Lighting Level I or obtained within one (1) year of City employment.
IMSA Traffic Signal Level II must be obtained within three (3) years of City employment.
N/A
Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time N/A = Not applicable
Environmental Conditions:
Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time N/A = Not applicable
Emergency Responsibilities:
In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, Emergency Management or City Administration. Such assignments may be before, during or after the emergency/disaster.
Disclaimers:
Salary : $39,600 - $50,100