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Traffic Technician II (Street Lights)

Salary

$21.74 - $43.73 Hourly

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07385PD

Department

D O T Traffic

Opening Date

12/16/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

This is highly skilled and technical level trades work performing complex repairs and maintenance on Lee County bridges and street lighting systems. This position must demonstrate a high level of skill in the electrical trade.

What makes this opportunity right for you:

At Lee County Government, we look to hire talented and innovative individuals who share our passion and want to make a lasting impact within our community. That's why we offer our employees a premier place to work by providing competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits, as well as being a participant in a robust State of Florida pension and investment retirement plans.

Benefits Include:

• Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Disability Insurance: Both short-term and long-term options

• Life Insurance: Including Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

• Financial Planning: Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care

• Support Programs: Access to our Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Time Off: Enjoy 11 paid holidays, along with generous vacation and sick leave

• Recognition and Appreciation: Through our employee appreciation and peer recognition programs

• Professional Development: Take advantage of numerous employee development opportunities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for installation, service, overhaul, and repair of all sizes of mechanical items to include; pumps, motors, generators, bridge gates, bridge controls, as well as associated bridge fender and navigational lighting.

• Repair and replacement of street lights and street light power centers.

• May assist traffic signal technicians.

• Occasionally serve as crew leader when needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, Licensing

Minimum Requirements

• Requires any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED and two (2) years of experience in motor control, electrical trade and/or a closely related field.

• This is a safety-sensitive position, which is subject to Drug and Alcohol Workplace Testing as provided in DOT regulation 49 CFR-Parts 40 and/or 382.

Licenses/Certification

• Requires possession of IMOT and Level I Roadway Lighting IMSA certification within six (6) months of hire date or employment will end.

• Possession of a Level II IMSA Certification in Traffic Signals, IMSA Level I Certification in Street Lighting and Maintenance of Traffic or the ability to obtain certification within one (1) year of the hire date is required.

• Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Learners Permit and an acceptable driving record at the time of offer with the ability to obtain a valid Class B CDL with Air Brakes endorsement within six (6) months of hire date is required.

Supplemental Information

• Preferably hold a Professional Electrical Journeyman's License.

• Skilled in operating small machinery and hand tools.

• Capable of working from blueprints and sketches.

• Able to operate a 55' bucket truck with a pole-setting jib.

• Physically able to lift up to 60 pounds and climb ladders/scaffolding.

• Knowledgeable of codes, rules, and regulations governing the job.

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.

• Team player, as additional hours are often required to complete tasks.

The work schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

Health Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.

• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Medical Reimbursement Account

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy

• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)

• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)

• Optional Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)

• Short-Term Disability

• Sick Leave Pool

• Flu vaccinations

• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)

• Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

• Financial Savings/Management Programs

• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union

• Employee Leave Benefits

• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave

• Family and Medical Leave

• Military Family & Medical Leave

• Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

01

Do you possess any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED and two (2) years of experience in motor control, electrical trade and/or a closely related field?

• Yes

• No

  02

  If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please briefly explain your experience. If this does not apply to you, respond with "N/A".

  03

  Do you possess a current International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level II Traffic Signal certificate?

• Yes, I possess a Level II IMSA Traffic Signals certification

• No, I do not possess a Level II IMSA Traffic Signals Certification, however I am able to obtain one within one year of employment.

• No, I do not possess a Level II IMSA Traffic Signals Certification and am unable to obtain one within one year of employment.

  04

  Do you possess a current International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Roadway Lighting Level I Signs and Marking certification?

• Yes, I possess a Roadway Lighting Level I IMSA Traffic Signals certification

• No, I do not possess a Roadway Lighting Level I IMSA Traffic Signals Certification, however I am able to obtain one within one year of employment.

• No, I do not possess a Roadway Lighting Level I IMSA Traffic Signals Certification and am unable to obtain one within one year of employment.

  05

  Do you possess a valid Class B Commercial Learners Permit and an acceptable driving record at time of offer with the ability to obtain a valid Class B CDL with Air Brakes endorsement within six (6) months of the hire date?

• I possess a valid Class B CDL with Air Brakes endorsements and an acceptable driving record.

• I possess a valid Class A CDL with Air Brakes endorsement and an acceptable driving record.

• I possess a valid Class B Permit with an acceptable driving record and the ability to obtain a Class B CDL with Air Brakes endorsements within six (6) months days of of hire date.

• I do not possess a Class B CDL permit with an acceptable driving record, and I do not have the ability to obtain one with Air Brakes endorsement prior to offer.

  Required Question

Agency

Lee County Government

Address

P.O. Box 398 ATT: Human Resources Fort Myers, Florida, 33902

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty

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