Traffic Signal Technician

St.
Johns County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a Traffic Signal Technician for our well established Traffic Division in our Public Works Department whose headquarters are located in beautiful St.
Augustine, Florida.
St.
Johns County residents enjoy a healthy quality of life with many perks including one of the top rated public school systems in the State of Florida, miles of beach shoreline, peaceful estuary scenery of the St.
Johns River, long established agriculture and equestrian scene, and the nation’s oldest city, historic St.
Augustine.
In 2019 St.
Johns County was ranked the 10th fastest growing county in the United States showcasing that there is truly something for everyone in St.
Johns County! The St.
Johns County Traffic Division is responsible for the maintenance of St.
Johns County traffic signals, street lights and street signs.
Employees work cooperatively as part of crews to complete work in a safe and effective manner.
Safety is the #1 priority at Traffic.
The goal at Traffic is to provide a safe and efficient transportation system to ensure the mobility of people, goods and services in St.
Johns County.
The newly selected Traffic Signal Technician will work independently and as a member of a Traffic Signal crew to complete the work necessary to maintain St.
Johns County’s traffic signal and street lights.
Examples of Duties: The ideal Traffic Signal Technician candidate must possess St.
Johns County’s core values of compassion, innovation, and trustworthiness and must work well in a team environment.
Some of the specific tasks include but are not limited to: * Inspects traffic signal devices at regular intervals.
* Responds to device malfunctions and makes repairs.
* Repairs electronic communication devices to maintain connections between local control systems and central monitoring location.
* Programs, installs and maintains networking systems.
* Provides input on new system design and installation.
* Plans traffic signal installation, repair and maintenance projects; orders parts and supplies; schedules assistance from other workers; schedules traffic control as needed.
* Inspects the work of contractors to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
* Tests a variety of equipment.
* Programs, constructs, repairs and inspects school and other traffic beacon systems.
* Repairs Variable Message Signs as needed.
* Maintains parts and supply inventory.
* Uploads and maintains controller database.
* Completes required reports; maintains documentation related to signal design, operation, programming, preventative maintenance, and test reports.
* Responds to after-hours emergencies.
Typical Qualifications: Candidates for the Traffic Signal Technician position are encouraged to apply if they meet the following minimum qualifications: * High school diploma or equivalent recognized certification.
* Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
* Possession of or ability to readily obtain IMSA Signal Technician Certification Level 1 within two (2) years from date of hire.
* Possession of or ability to readily obtain Maintenance of Traffic – Intermediate Certification within one (1) year from date of hire.
* Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and any other endorsements necessary to legally operate vehicles used while assigned to this position.
* Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills in order to serve others.
* Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language.
* Must be able to operate a computer.
*NOTE TO APPLICANTS: * *Candidates may apply through St.
Johns County’s Online Application System: https://www.
governmentjobs.
com/careers/sjcfl * *Applications must be submitted through St.
Johns County’s Online Application System in order to be considered.
Paper documents, emailed resumes or otherwise are not accepted in lieu of an application.
All applications must be submitted before the advertised closing date.
* *St.
Johns County Board of County Commissioners is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer.
* *All employment actions are taken without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, handicap, disability, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
* Job Type: Full-time Pay: $45,184.
61 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person