Traffic Signal Technician II

TransCore (TCI), a subsidiary of ST Engineering, has an opening for a Traffic Signal Technician II in Tampa, FL.

Summary: The Traffic Signal Technician II will perform maintenance on Traffic Signal System field equipment across various Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), county, and city contracts. Responsibilities include all aspects of installation and maintenance, such as troubleshooting and repairing electronic equipment, systems, and wiring; installing equipment; performing upgrades and modifications; programming; and maintaining documentation. This is a hands-on role requiring a candidate who can determine the most effective methods to meet position requirements while maximizing efficiency and ensuring safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.:

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot a wide range of traffic signal cabinet equipment, components, and devices, including traffic signal controllers, MMUs, conflict monitors, vehicle detectors (e.g., inductive loops, video, magnetometer, microwave detectors), detector cards and racks, and pedestrian crossing indicators.
• Verify proper operation of devices and traffic signal cabinet equipment; conduct inspections and perform periodic preventive maintenance as required.
• Repair, remove, and replace cabinets, controllers, and other equipment; repair conduit, pull wires, and cables as needed; perform emergency repairs when necessary.
• Set up traffic control in both high- and low-speed environments.
• Install, maintain, and repair cabinet wiring, wiring to traffic signal heads, traffic controllers, and solid-state components in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
• Complete reports, logs, and shift-to-shift communications in compliance with established policies, procedures, and local practices.
• Respond to corrective maintenance requests or alarms within acceptable time frames.
• Diagnose and repair hardware, software, and system issues.
• Accurately report the technical status of systems.
• Restore equipment to operational status as quickly as possible.
• Isolate faults in units or components and perform field testing to ensure proper functionality.
• Maintain spare equipment and parts following established procedures.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Typically requires 3–4 years of related experience.
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred but can be substituted with appropriate work experience.
• International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal II Certification or higher.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Basic computer and networking skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with groups of customers or employees.
• Works on assignments that are semi-routine, with occasional need for deviation from standard practices.
• Able to work independently with limited supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Follows established procedures for routine work; requires instructions only for new assignments.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively in a high-pressure environment.
• Practical experience with electronics and technology hardware.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Class B CDL.
• FDOT-approved Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing CCTV systems, MVDS units, and DMS signs.
• Component-level board repair experience.
• Relevant industry-specific certifications.

Physical Demands/Work Environment
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and communicate effectively. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb, or maintain balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
This position may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and moving traffic.