Traffic Signal Trainee​/Technician - Road & Bridge

The County of Volusia is seeking a candidate to fill the position of Traffic Signal Trainee/Technician for the Road & Bridge Division. This position is located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and will be responsible for skilled technical work in the construction, installation, maintenance, modification, and repair of traffic signals, traffic control mechanisms, and all electronic components to operate traffic control devices.

Note: This position is posted on a continuous basis and may close without notice.*

Compensation: $20.15/hr

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED and one (1) year of experience in traffic signal construction/installation.

A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.

Must obtain the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Intermediate Temporary Traffic Control Technician certification or higher as approved by the IMSA Education & Certification Manager within six (6) months of hire and maintain thereafter.

Must obtain the (IMSA) Traffic Signal Level I certification within one (1) year of hire and maintain until employee obtains the IMSA Traffic Signal Level II certification.

Employees have one (1) year after the acquisition of the IMSA Traffic Signal Level I certification to acquire the IMSA Traffic Signal Level II certification.

Employee will be on probation per the Merit System Rules and Regulations, Sec. 86‑332.

Must obtain a satisfactory or above evaluation rating.

Promotion: to Traffic Signal Technician with pay adjustment of 5% or to minimum of pay grade (whichever is greater) with satisfaction or above evaluation rating and upon acquisition of IMSA Level II Traffic Signal Technician Certification.

Note: Acquisition of certification(s) will be at the expense of the employee.

Compensation: $21.15/hr

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED and two (2) years of experience in traffic signal construction/installation.

A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements.

Must possess at the time of hire a Level II Certification by the International Municipal Signal Association (I.M.S.A.) and maintain thereafter.

Must obtain the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician certification or equivalent as approved by the IMSA Education & Certification Manager within six (6) months of hire and maintain thereafter.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.

Knowledge and

Skills:

• Knowledge of principles and theories of electricity and electronics.
• Knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods, and practices of the traffic signal trade.
• Ability to operate aerial bucket truck for replacing and repairing signal lamps, overhead wiring, etc.
• Knowledge of signal controller programming and setup as directed by supervisor.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the electrical trade and work involving high voltage.
• Knowledge of traffic controllers, controller cabinets, overhead regulatory and advisory signs.
• Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Excel and Word programs.
• Ability to work at heights up to 35 feet.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to work on‑call on…