Traffic Systems Technician I

Department:Public Works Department

Organizational Unit:Engineering

position Type:Permanent Full Time/Part Time:Full Time

Open Until Filled.

$23.86 to $26.25 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. South Area/Melbourne/Travels Countywide. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Performs experienced technical work in the Traffic Operations Signal section. Work involves maintenance and electrical work on traffic system components; maintaining the warehouse inventory; shipping and receiving operations as a signal warehouse technician; and working with and being cross-trained by the Traffic Signal Systems technical staff. In addition, this position may respond to and document requests from Sunshine State On-Call of Florida (SSOCOF) to locate and mark the County’s underground facilities relating to traffic signalization and street lights.

REQUIREMENTS: Two (2) years of experience in the maintenance and/or repair of electrical, electronic, or mechanical equipment or components PLUS one (1) year of warehouse experience that includes working in a computerized inventory management system; OR two (2) years of experience as a current Brevard County Traffic Operations employee. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver’s license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must be able to successfully complete, within six (6) months of employment, an OSHA-compliant forklift training class, which meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.178 and be able to safely operate a forklift. Must possess, or obtain within eighteen (18) months of employment, an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level I Traffic Signal Technician certification. Must possess, or obtain within twelve (12) months of employment, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)/Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) certification and maintain said certification during the term of employment. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   • LIFT:40 lbs.
   • CARRY:40 lbs.
   • PUSH:40 lbs.
   • PULL:40 lbs.
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   • STAND:5 – 8 hours
   • WALK:5 – 8 hours
   • SIT:3 – 5 hours
   • DRIVE:3 – 5 hours
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
4. The employee must be able to:
   • Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Stoop
5. The employee must have:
   • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Use of both eyes
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   • N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
   • At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; With chemicals or solvents; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
2. Other working conditions:
   • N/A