Traffic Signal Technician Trainee, Public Works Traffic Operations

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.

This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening. 

Please note that 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. In order to be considered with internal candidates, please apply on the internal posting by clicking HERE.

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. 

The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie 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, vehicles 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS (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 SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 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 electronic locators.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to read and understand City maps.
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve data from a computer.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Steel-toe or composite-toe shoes are mandatory. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, heights, and stressful situations. The employee works with hazardous power tools and is exposed to heights up to 30 feet.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The office environment is fast paced.

Documentation Requirements

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Applicants, including City of Port St Lucie employees, must upload and submit attached copies of their education credentials with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile, but they will not attach automatically, and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.
  
ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT. 
  
  THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) ARE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:

1. Proof of education in the form of a diploma, degree, or transcripts. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*. Translations of diplomas/degrees are not accepted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.
2. Driver's License:  A Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application; however, within thirty (30) days from the date of hire, a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented.

*Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies: 
  
  Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:

• An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
• A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR
• A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR
• A recognized Professional Organization

For an additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies, visit the Florida Department of Education
  
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified. 
  
  Applicants, including City of Port St Lucie employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.
  
  It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications when submitting application(s); failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Salary : $44,158