Roadway Lighting Tech II

Salary:

$23.92 - $33.49 Hourly
Location :

New Port Richey, FL
Job Type:

Full Time
Job Number:

14117-0726
Department:

Engineering Services
Division:

Traffic Operations
Opening Date:

07/10/2026
Closing Date:

7/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Range:

$23.92 - $33.49
Pay Grade:

N37 (Non-exempt position)
Salary Disclosure:

Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

General Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A ROADWAY LIGHTING TECHNICIAN II

This role involves skilled electrical work in the installation and maintenance of roadway lighting systems and other electrical devices.

Essential Job Functions
Installs and maintains roadway lighting equipment, including poles, load centers, electric services underground and overhead cables, and any other associated equipment. Performs underground cable locates as required. Performs preventative maintenance inspections as required, including cleaning optical systems, replacing lamps, cables, adjusting poles and fixtures. Works on circuits with voltages up to 480 volts, follows electrical safety and lockout procedures. Works from bucket truck or digger derrick truck as required. Periodic night shift work is required for inspections of roadway lighting systems. Employees may be subject to after hours call back to assist in emergencies. Assists traffic signal staff and performs related work as required. Schedules maintenance for the FDOT quarterly requirements, maintains database of all lighting systems, maintains stock of required materials, and procures materials that need to be replaced after loss due to storms, accident and unforeseen issues. Write and maintain reports of nighttime surveys of lighting for use by other Roadway Lighting Technicians. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to gain knowledge of methods, practices, techniques, and materials of the roadway lighting and electrical trade.
Ability to read and work from plans, schematics, and displays.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to troubleshoot and locate defective devices and make repairs.
Ability to use hand and power tools.
Ability to operate a personal computer.
Ability to operate a variety of motor vehicles and trucks including bucket truck and digger derrick truck.
Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Requires working outdoors. Position requires walking, stooping, bending, climbing, and stretching. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Requires working at heights up to 65 feet above the ground from a bucket truck. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and four (4) years' experience in electrical construction and maintenance or as an electrical journeyman. Two (2) years' of experience in roadway lighting maintenance and or construction is required. Graduation from an electrical trade school preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class "B" with Air Brakes. International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) or Florida Department of Transportation Work Zone Certification is required or must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire. Must obtain an International Municipal Signal Association Roadway Lighting Certification level I within first year of employment.
All applicants who meet minimum requirements shall be scheduled for the written test. A passing grade on the written test is required prior to an interview.
ADA STATEMENT:

A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:

Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE:

Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021
Benefits include:

Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
PTO (Paid Time Off)
Paid holidays
Group insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Deferred compensation
Medical leave pool
Annual medical leave buy-back
Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
01

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

Acknowledge
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02

Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

Yes
No

03

Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

GED
High School
Associate degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctorate
None of the above

04

Which best describes the years of experience you have in electrical construction and maintenance or as an electrical journeyman?

Ten or more years of experience
Nine years but less than ten
Eight years but less than nine
Seven years but less than eight
Six years but less than seven
Five years but less than six
Four years but less than five
Three years but less than four
Two years but less than three
One year but less than two
Less than one year of experience

05

Which best describes the years of experience you have in roadway lighting maintenance and or construction?

Ten or more years of experience
Nine years but less than ten
Eight years but less than nine
Seven years but less than eight
Six years but less than seven
Five years but less than six
Four years but less than five
Three years but less than four
Two years but less than three
One year but less than two
Less than one year of experience

06

Do you have a Florida CDL Class B License or higher with Air Brakes?

No
Yes

07

Do you have an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) or Florida Department of Transportation Work Zone Certification, or can you obtain within six months from date of hire?

No
Yes

08

Do you have an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Roadway Lighting Certification or can you obtain within a year of hire?

No
Yes

09

Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

Yes
No

10

I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

Acknowledged
Declined

11

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

Yes
No

12

Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

Yes
No

13

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
14

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If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A.
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