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Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builderan employee with the City of Gainesville you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job its a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

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SUMMARY

This is highly skilled crew leader work performing and leading complex and specialized work installing maintaining operating programming and troubleshooting a diverse range of traffic control devices communication and telecommunication equipment and advanced Traffic Management Systems. This position performs activities similar to those workers it leads.

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its emphasis on work related to traffic control devices communication and telecommunication equipment and advanced Traffic Management Systems and by its lead level duties.

EXAMPLES OF WORK*

*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Leads plans and coordinates the daily work and safety of personnel of equal or lesser classification.

Provides continuous hands-on training and instruction to personnel of equal or lesser classification on the proper methods and procedures of performing job duties.

Installs maintains troubleshoots and repairs signal system equipment including but not limited to micro-processor-based signal controllers and conflict monitors GPS and Opticom priority pre-emption devices inductive loops infrared microwave and video detection equipment communication equipment ranging from phone/data lines and modems to fiber optic interface devices and Ethernet switches to wireless broadband audio and countdown LED pedestrian signals traffic monitoring cameras fiber optic and illuminated overhead signs School Zone programmable clocks and all hard-wired or solar powered flashing beacons.

Under direction of a registered Professional Engineer performs all levels of programming of traffic signal controllers Malfunction Management Units and Advanced Traffic Management Systems.

Changes Signal and System Sequence of Operation and times to accommodate special functions and events as well as emergency related incidents.

Dispatches or responds to all traffic signal complaints and trouble calls received. Assesses situation troubleshoots and takes appropriate corrective action.

Constructs maintains and repairs overhead and underground utilities associated with signal equipment using bucket trucks aerial platform trucks and trenching equipment.

Maintains and updates multiple computer databases and traffic signal systems as well as engineering blueprints shop drawings schematics and operation and maintenance manuals.

Performs locates of all underground traffic signal facilities.

Assures that appropriate safety procedures are followed on work sites.

Assists in maintaining signal shop; keeping materials supplies and equipment in good order.

Requests and purchases materials and parts for traffic control repairs.

Enters work orders into the City Works System.

Oversees contractors and inspects their work for compliance with the manual on uniform traffic signal devices and approved construction documents.

Researches and tests new and evolving microprocessor-based technologies to use in electronic traffic signal operation maintenance repair and installation activities.

Assists Traffic Operations Supervisor with annual budget requests.

Provides significant input into regular and periodic performance reviews of subordinates.

Makes recommendations on employee discipline.

Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

May design install and maintain computer software for traffic signal timing and inventory.

May act in the absence of supervisor.

Assists with traffic counting activities.

May secure utility locations direct and assist in setting of signal poles installing underground conduit and associated hardware.

May work in Traffic Management Center.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education experience knowledge skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Associate degree from an accredited college or technical school with major course work in electronic technology or related field; and six (6) years of experience in traffic signal maintenance and installation

or Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma; and eight (8) years of experience in traffic signal maintenance and installation.

Computer experience and some basic computer programming skills are required.

Experience in electrical construction power line or commercial electrical work is preferred.

Training in analog and digital computer theory is preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses

Valid driver license required. Valid Florida driver license required within 30 days of appointment and at all times while employed in this classification.

Commercial Driver license Class B or higher (CDL) with airbrake endorsement is required to meet departments operational needs.

Certifications

International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) or Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Intermediate Work Zone Safety certification is required upon appointment.

IMSA Level III Traffic Signal Technician certification and Traffic Signal Electrician certification are required upon appointment. At least one additional higher level IMSA certification at date of appointment.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of solid state electronic electrical and microprocessor-based equipment used in traffic signal installations.

Considerable knowledge of traffic engineering practices procedures and technology.

Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and accident prevention methods in assigned area of responsibility.

Thorough knowledge and ability to troubleshoot test and repair advanced electronic devices from component to system level.

Thorough knowledge of and ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints pertaining to traffic signal systems and devices.

Thorough knowledge and ability to install program and repair traffic control systems for progressive traffic movement on interconnected and time-based coordinated traffic signal systems and Advanced Traffic Management Systems.

Thorough knowledge of City geography.

Considerable knowledge of National Electric Code as it pertains to traffic signal construction and maintenance.

Considerable knowledge of Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices as it pertains to traffic signals and traffic signal signs and markings.

Considerable knowledge of State of Florida Traffic Signal Construction Specifications.

Working knowledge of line worker skills and safety practices and communications systems standards.

Intermediate working knowledge of personal computers and related software.

Ability to operate all work related equipment.

Ability to supervise employees.

Ability to work effectively with elected officials charter officers department heads representatives of other agencies other city employees and the general public.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work requires physical strength agility and dexterity to safely perform essential job functions.

Must be able to able to lift 50 pounds.

Work requires the performance of tasks at elevated levels up to 50 using aerial devices.

Normal color vision required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work may require exposure to hazardous conditions and noxious chemicals.

Work requires the performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions.

Work requires the performance of tasks in and around heavy traffic and high voltage.

Work may require travel under adverse conditions as part of a Mutual Aid Disaster Response Team

On-call work outside of business hours will be required.

Rotating schedule may be required.

Licenses

Valid driver license required. Valid Florida driver license required within 30 days of appointment and at all times while employed in this classification.

Commercial Driver license Class B or higher (CDL) with airbrake endorsement is required to meet departments operational needs.

Certifications

International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) or Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Intermediate Work Zone Safety certification is required upon appointment.

IMSA Level III Traffic Signal Technician certification is required upon appointment. At least one additional higher level IMSA certification within one year of hire.

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May Require Assessment(s).

May fill multiple positions.

May establish an eligibility list.

Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

All regular employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance life insurance paid leave 11 paid a holidays a year a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers tuition reimbursement on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability who require special accommodations during the selection process should notify the Human Resources Department at or TDD/TTY at .

Veterans Preference

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07 Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans Preference.

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