Salary: $21.70 - $30.38 Hourly
Location : New Port Richey, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: R
Department: Engineering Services
Division: Traffic Operations
Opening Date: 08/31/2026
Closing Date: 9/10/ :59 PM Eastern
Salary Range: $21.70 - $30.38
Pay Grade: N35 (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 I
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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
PHYSICAL SKILLS: 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. Graduation from an electrical trade school preferred. Two (2) years' experience in electrical construction and maintenance or as an electrical journeyman. Two (2) years' experience in roadway lighting maintenance and/or construction preferred.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Must obtain a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class "B" with Air Brakes within six (6) months from date of hire. Must possess an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) or Florida Department of Transportation Work Zone Certification or able to obtain within six (6) months from date of hire. International Signal Association Roadway Lighting Certification preferred.
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:
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.
02
Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?
03
Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?
04
Which best describes the years of experience you have in electrical construction and maintenance or as an electrical journeyman?
05
Which best describes the years of experience you have in roadway lighting maintenance and/or construction?
06
Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?
07
Do you have a CDL Class B Permit OR can you obtain it within 60 days from date of hire?
08
Do you have an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) or Florida Department of Transportation Work Zone Certification or are you able to obtain it within six (6) months from date of hire?
09
Do you possess an International Signal Association Roadway Lighting Certification?
10
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).
11
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.
12
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.
13
Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?
14
Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
15
How did you hear about this position?
16
If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A.
Required Question
Location : New Port Richey, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: R
Department: Engineering Services
Division: Traffic Operations
Opening Date: 08/31/2026
Closing Date: 9/10/ :59 PM Eastern
Salary Range: $21.70 - $30.38
Pay Grade: N35 (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 I
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.
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.
PHYSICAL SKILLS: 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. Graduation from an electrical trade school preferred. Two (2) years' experience in electrical construction and maintenance or as an electrical journeyman. Two (2) years' experience in roadway lighting maintenance and/or construction preferred.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Must obtain a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class "B" with Air Brakes within six (6) months from date of hire. Must possess an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) or Florida Department of Transportation Work Zone Certification or able to obtain within six (6) months from date of hire. International Signal Association Roadway Lighting Certification preferred.
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
- Decline
02
Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?
- Yes
- No
03
Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?
- Electrical Trade School
- 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 possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you have a CDL Class B Permit OR can you obtain it within 60 days from date of hire?
- Yes
- No
08
Do you have an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) or Florida Department of Transportation Work Zone Certification or are you able to obtain it within six (6) months from date of hire?
- No
- Yes
09
Do you possess an International Signal Association Roadway Lighting Certification?
- Yes
- No
10
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
11
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
12
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
13
Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?
- Yes
- No
14
Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
15
How did you hear about this position?
- Billboard
- Friend/Family Referral
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Magazine publication
- Nextdoor
- Pasco County employee
- Pasco County Facebook Page
- Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
- Pasco County Traffic Sign
- Utility bill insert
- X/Twitter
- YouTube
- Other
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If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A.
Required Question
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.