Career Opportunities: ITS Systems Technician (23179)
Requisition ID 23179 - Posted 06/09/2026
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Department: Public Works Department
Organizational Unit: Engineering
Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Open Until Filled.
THIS POSITION IS APPOINTIVE SERVICE/GRANT FUNDED.
$28.81 to $31.69 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. South Area/Melbourne/Travels Countywide. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Performs skilled technical work in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of traffic signals and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) components. Work is primarily field-based and this position works alongside the traffic signal systems technical field staff in support of the Brevard County Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) program.
REQUIREMENTS: Two (2) years of college credit [60 semester or 90 quarter hours] with major coursework in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Electrical Engineering, Electronic Technology, or a closely related field PLUS four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the repair of ITS infrastructure and traffic signal systems, or a closely related field. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)/Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) certification and maintain said certification during the term of employment. Must possess a current International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level I Traffic Signal Technician certification and maintain said certification during the term of employment. Must possess, or obtain within twelve (12) months of employment, a current International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level II Traffic Signal Technician certification, and maintain said certification during the term of employment. Must possess, or obtain within eighteen (18) months of employment, the Fiber Optic Association (FOA) Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) certification or equivalent industry-recognized certification, and maintain said certification during the term of employment. Must possess, or obtain within twenty-four (24) months of employment, a Network Plus certification or equivalent industry recognized certification, and maintain said certification during the term of employment. Must be able to operate a bucket truck and associated equipment used in ITS equipment maintenance. This position is subject to twenty-four (24) hour on call seven (7) days a week and is also required to work during major traffic incidents, system failures, and/or other emergencies. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
(With or without reasonable accommodations)
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS
The employee must be able to:
LIFT: 50 lbs. or more
CARRY: 50 lbs. or more
PUSH: 50 lbs. or more
PULL: 50 lbs. or more
In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
STAND: 5 - 8 hours
WALK: 5 - 8 hours
SIT: 5 - 8 hours
DRIVE: 5 - 8 hours
The employee must repetitively perform:
Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
The employee must be able to:
Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Stoop
The employee must have:
Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Use of both eyes
Other necessary physical activities/traits
N/A
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions that will apply to the employee:
At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; With chemicals or solvents; With electricity; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
Other working conditions:
N/A
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Department: Public Works Department
Organizational Unit: Engineering
Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Open Until Filled.
THIS POSITION IS APPOINTIVE SERVICE/GRANT FUNDED.
$28.81 to $31.69 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. South Area/Melbourne/Travels Countywide. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Performs skilled technical work in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of traffic signals and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) components. Work is primarily field-based and this position works alongside the traffic signal systems technical field staff in support of the Brevard County Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) program.
REQUIREMENTS: Two (2) years of college credit [60 semester or 90 quarter hours] with major coursework in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Electrical Engineering, Electronic Technology, or a closely related field PLUS four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the repair of ITS infrastructure and traffic signal systems, or a closely related field. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)/Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) certification and maintain said certification during the term of employment. Must possess a current International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level I Traffic Signal Technician certification and maintain said certification during the term of employment. Must possess, or obtain within twelve (12) months of employment, a current International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level II Traffic Signal Technician certification, and maintain said certification during the term of employment. Must possess, or obtain within eighteen (18) months of employment, the Fiber Optic Association (FOA) Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) certification or equivalent industry-recognized certification, and maintain said certification during the term of employment. Must possess, or obtain within twenty-four (24) months of employment, a Network Plus certification or equivalent industry recognized certification, and maintain said certification during the term of employment. Must be able to operate a bucket truck and associated equipment used in ITS equipment maintenance. This position is subject to twenty-four (24) hour on call seven (7) days a week and is also required to work during major traffic incidents, system failures, and/or other emergencies. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
(With or without reasonable accommodations)
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS
The employee must be able to:
LIFT: 50 lbs. or more
CARRY: 50 lbs. or more
PUSH: 50 lbs. or more
PULL: 50 lbs. or more
In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
STAND: 5 - 8 hours
WALK: 5 - 8 hours
SIT: 5 - 8 hours
DRIVE: 5 - 8 hours
The employee must repetitively perform:
Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
The employee must be able to:
Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Stoop
The employee must have:
Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Use of both eyes
Other necessary physical activities/traits
N/A
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions that will apply to the employee:
At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; With chemicals or solvents; With electricity; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
Other working conditions:
N/A