Traffic Systems Technician I

Traffic Systems Technician I Brevard County United States, Florida, Melbourne Apr 28, 2026

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

The employee must be able to:

LIFT:

40 lbs.

CARRY:

40 lbs.

PUSH:

40 lbs.

PULL:

40 lbs. 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 The employee must repetitively perform: Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver) The employee must be able to: Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Stoop The employee must have: Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Use of both eyes Other necessary physical activities/traits

N/A WORKING CONDITIONS

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 Other working conditions: N/A