ABOUT COLUMBIA COUNTY

Columbia County is one of Florida’s best-kept secrets, with pockets of quiet and peaceful springs. Columbia County is the home of Florida’s Springlands, with multiple natural springs, lakes, rivers, and nine beautiful state parks. In 2022, the US Census Bureau QuickFacts estimated Columbia County has a population of 72,000 residents. Columbia County is a southeast sports destination and hosts multiple tournaments and camps. Columbia County requires a diverse and dedicated workforce to provide services for Columbia County residents to live and work and for the visitors who experience our piece of the Florida playground. Consider applying for a position with us today.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is highly skilled work installing and maintaining electronic traffic control devises, traffic counting devices, and other traffic related equipment.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Experience: High School education or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma plus three (3) years working with electronic and electrical work. Experience in commercial wiring, power distribution (power lines) or telecommunication network. Computer experience is required.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License. Must obtain I.M.S.A. Traffic Signal Technician Level I Traffic Signal Technician Certification and State of Florida Temporary Traffic Control Intermediate Certificate within one (1) year from date of hire.

SCHEDULE: NON-TRADITIONAL FULL-TIME, ON-CALL DUTY, OCCASIONAL OVERTIME

SALARY: $21.33 per hour plus benefits

DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS: 02/11/2025

Each applicant is required to submit a complete County Application for Employment. Applications are available on-line www.columbiacountyfla.com/Jobs.asp . Successful applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment medical exam, physical agilities, criminal history background check, driver’s license check and drug screening. Applications can be emailed to:

hr@columbiacountyfla.com or by mail, FedEx, or UPS to:

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE

COLUMBIA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

POST OFFICE BOX 1529

LAKE CITY, FLORIDA 32056-1529

(386) 758-3351; TDD (386) 758-2139

An AA/EEO/ADA/VP Employer

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of operations and repairs of traffic signals

Knowledge of traffic work zone safety

Knowledge of high voltage and low voltage circuitry hazards and safety procedures

Ability to read blue prints and trace electrical circuits

Ability to operate and work under stress and pressure

Skill with high voltage with power on or off in safety

Skill in correcting electric problems without supervision

Skill in correcting or modifying problems or equipment on the job site

Skill in correcting the problem in the shortest and safest manner

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This is highly skilled technical work installing, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing signal system equipment. This includes traffic signal controllers, malfunction management units, GPS or radio-based pre-emption systems, inductive loops, various video detection systems, fiber optic interface devices, Ethernet switches, cellular routers, traffic monitoring cameras, school zone programmable clocks and advanced flashing beacons. Assists in responding to all traffic signal complaints and trouble calls received, assesses situation, troubleshoots, and takes appropriate corrective action, under supervision. Assists in constructing, maintaining, and repairing overhead and underground utilities associated with signal equipment using bucket trucks, aerial platform trucks and trenching equipment. Assists in maintaining and updating multiple databases and traffic signal systems, as well as engineering and electrical blueprints, legal and inventory documents. Assists in performing preventative maintenance on traffic signals, checks operation, replaces LED indicators, cleans cabinets and documents equipment condition. Assist in the installation and maintenance of signs throughout the County using various types of post hole diggers, augers, and drivers. Must be able to place barricade and other types of safety equipment. Paints cross walks, turn-arrows and striping on County roads. Clean and maintain shop grounds. Assist in the maintenance and repair of shop equipment.

NON -ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related work as assigned. Responsible for maintaining the signal/sign shop and keeping materials, supplies, and equipment in good order.

[These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.]

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Works inside and outside in various types of weather. Hazardous conditions such as working on active roadway, with electricity, heights up to fifty (50) feet, and around power lines, darkness, noise, electricity, hazardous surfaces, slippery and uneven surfaces.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS/DEMANDS

Will use both hands simultaneously while standing or sitting, requires constant pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, and climbing; frequent lifting of ten (10) to fifty (50) pounds. Ability to work at heights up to fifty (50) feet. Position requires oral and written communications, adequate eyesight to include normal color vision and hearing to safely perform these activities.

NOTE: The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodations.