Traffic Signal Technician Trainee- Public Works

Overview

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer. This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening.

Note: This is an external job posting intended for non-city employees. If you are a current city employee applying through this posting, your application will not be reviewed with other internal candidates. To be considered with internal candidates, please apply on the internal posting.

The starting hourly rate for this position is $21.22 - $24.40 depending on qualifications.

Skilled electrical and technical work assisting with the installation, repair and maintenance of traffic signals, streetlights, and other electrical traffic control devices as a trainee. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City.

This position is considered an Essential Position for the purpose of Emergency Management. Emergency duties will be assigned as needed. This position requires 24 hours a day, 7 days per week availability during City of Port St Lucie emergencies, as determined by City Administrators, Emergency Manager or City Officials.

• Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives; maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Assists with the installation, troubleshooting and repairing of traffic signals and streetlights including poles, vehicle detectors, controllers, bulbs, ballasts, monitors, cables and other related equipment.
• Assists with the performance of field maintenance and repairs utilizing tools and techniques of the trade, including the use of a bucket truck and/or other means of access.
• Assist in performing preventative maintenance including, but not limited to cleaning optical systems, replacing loop detectors, and adjusting cables and/or fixtures.
• Assists with the maintenance of parts and equipment inventory. Helps maintain records of all equipment and facilities maintenance and repair records.
• May perform after-hours emergency stand-by on a rotational basis, as required.
• Assists with identifying system problems, solves electronic failures, and provides remedies to restore system proficiency.
• Assist with the observation, inspection and coordination with the signal and lighting installation associated with the City’s capital roadway and intersection improvement program.
• May be required to work hours other than standard day shift.
• Works during emergency situations as required. Regular and punctual attendance.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalent diploma required. One (1) year of relevant experience and/or advanced technical coursework in a related field is required.

All must be maintained and current.

• Possession of valid driver’s license and maintenance of clean driving record required with the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days from date of hire.
• International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level I Traffic Signal Certification required or the ability to be obtained within twelve (12) months from date of hire.
• Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification required to or the ability to be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire.

• Knowledge of methods, practices, techniques and materials of the traffic signal, street lighting, electrical or electronics trade
• Ability to read, understand and work from plans, sketches, and schematics.
• Broad knowledge of computer operations and programming practices
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to troubleshoot and locate defective devices and make proper repairs.
• Ability to schedule maintenance, repairs and inspection of traffic signals and streetlights.
• Ability to locate underground utilities with…