Completion of a vocational school program with a Certificate in Electronics; completion of 60 semester credits to include 15 semester credits in Electronics or Electrical Engineering; or must possess a Miami-Dade County Certificate of Competency as an Electrician. Must obtain a IMSA Traffic Signal 1 Certification within one-year after appointment.
This is skilled technical work in the installation, maintenance, modification and repair of traffic signal control mechanisms. Employees in this class are responsible for the maintenance and repair of a variety of traffic signal equipment including electronic and electro-mechanical traffic controllers, master control systems and traffic signal intersection equipment. Duties include building emergency replacement controllers, performing on-site maintenance and repairs, testing and troubleshooting traffic signal equipment and conducting field inspection of contractor’s work. Incumbents exercise some independent judgment in the application of the principles and theories of electronics. Supervision is occasionally exercised over subordinate employees who assist with various phases of work. Supervision is received from a technical superior who reviews work in progress and upon completion for satisfactory maintenance and repair of traffic signal control units.
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