Traffic Signal Technician Signals - Traffic Operations - Engineering Department

**Closing Date: November 30, 2025**

This class performs skilled technical duties in area of specialty and on specific projects, performing under the general supervision of an Engineering Specialist.

This is a "mandatory-testing" position that requires Drug Testing.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Serves as a signal maintenance and operations field representative, by prioritizing assigned work, reporting to supervisor, utility locates, and/or performing other related activities

Participates in maintaining an Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) within the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) domain

Participates in implementing in-field signal timing

Troubleshoots, maintains, and oversees County-wide signal system

Conducts preventative maintenance on traffic signals and participates in designing traffic control signs, markings, and related items for in-house use

Performs field inspections of electrical work in all traffic signals controllers and appurtenances

Inspects and verifies proper traffic signal operation, including investigating complaints regarding traffic signals

Monitors the Traffic Management Center Workstation

Produce reports for Florida Department of Transportation, Traffic Division, and other requests

Assists in the maintenance of a preventative maintenance program, signal inventory list, inspection log and detailed records to traffic signals including signal timing records and signal maintenance contractors

Performs other duties as assigned

TYPICAL QUALIFICATION

Minimum Qualification:

Training and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and at least six months of specialized or technical training beyond high school in signals or similar position and one year of experience in signal maintenance, operation, utility locate, construction inspection and/or general construction or signalization; or, a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level 1 certification or the ability to receive certification within six months of hire

Licenses and Certifications:

Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs):

modern methods, materials, equipment and standards of traffic signalization and operations electrical work

electronic components and electrical code

traffic safety procedures and delineation with cones

traffic signal procedures and operation with the TMC

methods and practices of traffic signal inspection plan checking and contract administration

mathematical and statistical principles

customer service principles

basic construction principles and practices

database management principles

construction inspection principles and practice

project management principles and practices

research methods

basic engineering principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility

managing projects

conducting research and making sound recommendations based on findings

estimating project costs

performing mathematical calculations

communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

delegate and prioritize work

use computers and software used in traffic signal controllers

read and interpret blueprints, maps, plats, and related documents

operate applicable instruments, hand-held data collectors, levels, and/or other related tools of the trade

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

County-wide Employee Responsibilities:

All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity, and expression.

Emergency Management Responsibilities:

During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, finger and hand dexterity, and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to10 pounds of forces constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, dusts, extreme temperatures, intense noise, and travel.