Traffic Signal Repairer

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!

The Public Works Department is actively seeking multiple Traffic Signal Repairers.

Employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays and one (1) personal leave day. Health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, and flexible spending plans are available. City of Jacksonville employees are eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on‑time payments.

Additional compensation and incentives include:

• Overtime pay – 1.5x base hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek
• Shift differential pay
• Hazardous Duty Pay
• Bucket/Lift pay for hours worked in bucket/lift
• Annual Shoe Allowance

• Installs, maintains, and repairs traffic signal system equipment.
• Locates, diagnoses, and corrects malfunctions in solid state, digital, and analog traffic control equipment such as traffic lights, time clocks, traffic signal controllers, load switches, loop detectors, loops, pedestrian push buttons, and school zone flashing lights.
• Installs new traffic signal control cabinets using multi‑conductor color‑coded traffic signal cables.
• Programs controllers, monitors, and associated equipment for use as replacements for defective equipment.
• Inspects work reports to ensure completion of work within an assigned geographical area.
• Determines traffic signal coordination between intersections from time‑space diagrams.
• Performs necessary repairs and preventative maintenance on traffic signal equipment.
• Checks relays, controller timing, and wiring.
• Inspects traffic signal equipment installed by private contractors for compliance with FDOT and COJ specifications.
• Assists in construction of traffic control devices by signal construction crews.
• Operates lift trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 8,000 pounds.
• Trains, assigns, and reviews the work of assigned personnel.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's Competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of the techniques, methods, and practices used in the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic and allied signal system equipment.
• Knowledge of the materials, tools and equipment used in the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signal system equipment.
• Knowledge of solid‑state and digital circuitry and controllers.
• Knowledge of the principles and theory of electricity.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to interpret time‑space diagrams for traffic signal coordination.
• Ability to replace or repair signal cable.
• Ability to distinguish colors in wiring and cables.
• Ability to lift, load, unload and transport traffic signal heads weighing up to 85 pounds.
• Ability to replace or repair span wire or signal cable from a lift truck platform.
• Ability to read and apply written job‑related materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to operate power, mechanical, and hand tools.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles, including vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 8,000 pounds.

• A three (3) year of education and/or experience in electricity, electronics or traffic signal installation (maintenance or repair).
• Must be free from color blindness.

• A valid Class E Driver's License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment.
• Must qualify for and obtain the City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver during employment.
• I.M.S.A. Level I Traffic Signal Certification must be completed within twelve (12) months from the date of probationary appointment;
  Level II certification within twenty‑four (24) months.

• The probationary period for this class is six (6) months.
• This classification performs safety‑sensitive functions and is subject to pre‑employment and random…