Technician II (Signals) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty/jobs/newprint/4749787) Apply  Technician II (Signals) Salary $21.74 - $43.73 Hourly Location Fort Myers, FL Job Type Full-Time Regular Job Number 07376PD Department D O T Traffic Opening Date 12/05/2024 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Non-Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Description This position is responsible for electrical work that follows standard procedures in carrying out assignments related to roadway location, utility construction, and other areas in the Department of Transportation - Traffic Division. Duties and Responsibilities + Responsible for technical and non-technical work involved in the manufacture, installation, and refurbishing of traffic signals, street lighting facilities, and bridge electrical systems. + Ensures that all construction and maintenance activities are in accordance to acceptable federal, state, and local standards. + Duties are performed under the general direction of the Supervisor Tech Support who evaluates performance through routine meetings and occasional on-site inspections. Education, Experience, Licensing Minimum Requirements: + Requires any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED and two years of documented journeyman-level work in the maintenance of traffic signals & streetlights or the electrical trade, or related experience. + This is a safety-sensitive position, which is subject to Drug & Alcohol Workplace testing as provided in DOT regulation 49CFR-parts 40 and /or 382. Licenses/Certification + Possession of s 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. + Possession of a Level II IMSA Certification or the ability to obtain certification within one year of the hire date is required or employment will end. Supplemental Information + Preferred qualifications include familiarity with computers and programs such as Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and other job-related software. + Knowledge of video detection, ITS, ATMS, fiber optic splicing, testing, and troubleshooting related to traffic signals is also preferred. The work schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM or Tuesday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. This role also requires on-call availability, which may include nights and weekends. 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 have any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED and two years of documented journeyman level work in the maintenance of traffic signals & streetlights or the electrical trade, or related experience? + 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 This position involves working above traffic at heights of up to 50 feet. Are you comfortable with that?" + Yes + No 04 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 hire date? + I possess a valid Class B CDL and an acceptable driving record. + I possess a valid Class A CDL 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 within six (6) months 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 prior to offer. 05 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. 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