Traffic Signal Repairer

Traffic Signal Repairer

Salary

$52,284.00 Annually

Location

City Hall - 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Civil Service

Job Number

2026-07312

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Opening Date

09/24/2026

Closing Date

10/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Public Works Department is actively seeking three (3) Traffic Signal Repairer.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

This is skilled craft work in the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signal system equipment. The work requires knowledge of the techniques, methods, and practices used to install, maintain and repair traffic and allied signal system equipment. Contacts require courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with others. The work is patterned involving similar situations and generally requires only the choice of the correct procedure. The work is performed outdoors where risks and hazards are substantial, but they are known, somewhat predictable and mostly controllable. Operates power, mechanical, and hand tools and motor vehicles including vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 8,000 pounds. The physical demands consist of walking, standing, sitting, bending, digging and moving or lifting equipment and tools weighing up to 85 pounds and include the requirement to work from a bucket truck in close proximity to high voltage wires. May be assigned to work shift hours and respond to emergency calls. The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are varied and subject to practices and procedures, but the worker is permitted latitude to set priorities subject to the superiors approval.

Examples of Work

• Installs, maintains, and repairs traffic signal system equipment.
• Locates, diagnoses and corrects malfunctions in solid state, digital and analog traffic control equipment such as traffic lights, time clocks, traffic signal controllers, load switches, loop detectors, loops, pedestrian push buttons and school zone flashing lights.
• Installs new traffic signal control cabinets using multi-conductor color-coded traffic signal cables.
• Programs controllers, monitors, and associated equipment for use as replacements for defective equipment.
• Inspects work reports to insure completion of work within an assigned geographical area.
• Determines traffic signal coordination between intersections from time-space diagrams.
• Performs necessary repairs and preventative maintenance on traffic signal equipment.
• Checks relays, controller timing, and wiring.
• Inspects traffic signal equipment installed by private contractors for compliance with FDOT and COJ specifications.
• Assists in construction of traffic control devices by signal construction crews.
• Operates lift trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 8,000 pounds.
• Trains, assigns and reviews the work of assigned personnel.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonvilles Competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the techniques, methods, and practices used in the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic and allied signal system equipment.
• Knowledge of the materials, tools, and equipment used in the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signal system equipment.
• Knowledge of solid-state and digital circuitry and controllers.
• Knowledge of the principles and theory of electricity.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to interpret time-space diagrams for traffic signal coordination.
• Ability to replace or repair signal cable.
• Ability to distinguish colors in wiring and cables.
• Ability to lift, load, unload and transport traffic signal heads weighing up to 85 pounds.
• Ability to replace or repair spanwire or signal cable from a lift truck platform.
• Ability to read and apply written job-related materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to operate power, mechanical, and hand tools.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles including vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 8,000 pounds.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• A three (3) year combination of education, training, or experience in electricity, electronics or traffic signal installation, maintenance or repair.
• Must be free from color blindness.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• A valid Florida Class E Drivers License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
• Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain and maintain during employment in this class the City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver.
• I.M.S.A. Level I Traffic Signal Certification must be successfully completed within twelve (12) months from the date of probationary appointment and Level II certification must be successfully completed within twenty-four (24) months from the date of probationary appointment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The probationary period for this class is six (6) months.
• This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment and random drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonvilles Drug Free Workplace Policy (Directive 0401).

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blackout, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veterans preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded the veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us

The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

www.coj.net/benefits

01

This questionnaire will be used as part of the application and screening process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to provide truthful, complete, and verifiable answers to this questionnaire?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes
• No

03

The budgeted annual salary for this position is $52,284.00. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.)

• Yes
• No

04

Are you free from color and shade blindness?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a three (3) year combination of education, training, or experience in electricity or electronics or in traffic signal installation, maintenance or repair?

• Yes, I have a three (3) year or more combination of education, training, or experience in electricity, electronics or traffic signal installation, maintenance or repair.
• No, I have less than a three (3) year combination of education, training, or experience in electricity, electronics or traffic signal installation, maintenance or repair.

06

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)

07

Indicate the organization(s) where you gained this experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)

08

Do you understand this classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonvilles Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401)?

• Yes, I have read and understand the statement above.
• No

09

Do you understand I.M.S.A. Level I Traffic Signal Certification must be successfully completed within twelve (12) months from the date of probationary appointment and Level II certification must be successfully completed within twenty-four (24) months from the date of probationary appointment.

• Yes, I understand.

10

Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.

• FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class E Driver License
• GA Standard Drivers License
• GA Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• GA Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• GA Class C Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• License from another State.
• Learner Permit
• My license is currently invalid.
• I do not possess any type of Drivers License.

11

If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?

• C or 1 - Business Purpose Only
• D or H - Employment Purposes
• P or 2 - Probation Interlock Device
• S or I - Other Restriction
• Two or more of these restrictions.
• I have an out of state license.
• None of the above.

12

Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

13

Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

14

Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

15

I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the drivers license information I have provided to access a drivers license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.

• Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my drivers license.
• No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my drivers license.
• I do not possess a valid drivers license.

16

Provide your full Drivers License or Identification number. For out of state license, please include the state. PLEASE NOTE: Florida driver's license numbers are changing. Provide your most recently issued number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

17

If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you dont live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

• Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
• No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

Required Question

Employer City of Jacksonville

Address 117 W. Duval St.

Suite 100

Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

Website http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx