Job Location : Lexington,KY, USA
SALARY
The minimum salary is $21.138 per hour
This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable.
Pay Grade 517
FILING DEADLINE DATE
The deadline to apply is Monday, November 18, 2024
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this classification is to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain vehicle and pedestrian detection equipment, fiber optic cable, traffic signals, communication systems, traffic surveillance cameras, and all related equipment.
The ideal candidate will have a solid background in electronics and will gain valuable experience in the evolving field of Intelligent Transportation Systems. The position is part of a team of professionals who keep the traffic signals working optimally by maintaining the structural, hardware, and software components of the signal system.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
* Associate's degree, vocational technical degree, or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two (2) years of college education in electronics or related field
* Two (2) years of related experience
* Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
* Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs cabling, traffic signal equipment, fiber optic communication equipment and traffic monitoring cameras
* Responds to traffic signal malfunctions during and after normal working hours and tests new and repaired equipment before installation
* Locates underground communication, signal cabling, conduit, and utilities
* Provides assistance to contractors and other agencies and inspects for quality assurance
* Operates aerial bucket and platform trucks
* Performs related work as assigned
SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
* Flagger and Work Zone Safety within six (6) months of hire
* Minimum level 1 IMSA Signal Technician within twelve (12) months of hire
* Valid Driver's License
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
* All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16
* Subject to call back, on-call rotation, and overtime
* Must be able to operate Urban County Government equipment and vehicles in a safe, prudent and responsible manner
HOW TO APPLY
Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.
RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.
Please note that the section titled Application Questionnaire has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.
* APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER*
CLOSING STATEMENT
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:
* Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/health-and-wellness-benefits
* Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/index.php/paid-and-unpaid-time-benefits
* Direct deposit is required of all employees.
The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:
Division of Human Resources
200 East Main St.
Lexington, KY 40507
Phone: (859) ###-####
Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs
E-mail: ...@lexingtonky.gov