Full Time Signal Inspector Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $74,702.15 - $95,768.15 Annually
Location : 2500 NW 1st Ave Bldg A, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 04728
Department: Public Works and Engineering
Division: Traffic/Special Projects 44/11601
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 8/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: X
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• Health Insurance Benefits: No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
• Continuous Service Benefit: Paid out annually after 5 years of service
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedule
• Retirement Plans: Two pension/retirement options to choose from

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General Statement of Job:
This position performs difficult technical work essential to the safety and efficiency of the City's traffic signal and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) network. This role involves inspecting traffic signals, traffic signal systems, fiber optic networks, and advanced traffic management systems (ATMS) and ITS devices. Working under regular supervision, this position helps maintain and optimize traffic flow, supporting safe and reliable transportation for the community.
Essential Functions

• Plans, organizes, and inspects construction projects specifically related to traffic signals, traffic signal systems, fiber optic network, ATMS and ITS technologies for compliance with City standards, legal requirements, plans, specifications, etc.

• Coordinates with Traffic Signal contractors to ensures that plans have been reviewed by appropriate agencies and permits are obtained.

• Reviews and approves shop drawings and submittals, sees that materials meet shop drawing specifications.

• Acts as liaison with City officials, employees, other City departments, and engineering firms, developers for projects specifically related to traffic signals, traffic signal systems, fiber optic network, ATMS and ITS technologies, ensure thorough inspection is made.

• Marks up proposed plans for underground facilities coordination and acts as the Utility Contact Person for the City of Boca Raton Traffic Signal System and Fiber Optic Network.

• Coordinate and inspect field working conditions to ensure that all contractors performing any traffic signal and ITS work follow associated safety procedures and best practices, Support traffic management center and traffic signal technicians during emergency and special traffic signal and ITS installations

• Reviews signalization and fiber installations, drill shaft, and mast-arm foundations to ensure improvements comply with plans and specifications.

• Performs inspections for traffic signals, traffic signal systems, fiber optic network, ATMS and ITS technologies.

• Reviews FDOT, County and City and other private, construction plans and specifications for conformance to established City of Boca Raton Signal System Standards

• Performs inspections for related task such as Mast Arm and Street Light Painting

• Serves as backup for City signal technicians that are on-call for large jobs requiring several personnel.

• Assist in emergency work related to traffic signals and signal systems Acts as a secondary signal systems operator for special events

• Review and approve final quantities and PayApps in accordance with the City Procurement Standards

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:

• Safety related precautions, equipment and best practices in construction projects related to traffic signals.

• Principles and practices of traffic signal systems and equipment as related to the inspection of construction projects for compliance with standards, plans, and specifications.

• Modern methods and techniques as applied to the signalized intersection construction, systems integration, microelectronics and network design.

Skilled in:

• Field inspection of traffic signal and ITS installation in accordance with the applicable City and State standards, policies and procedures

• Verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with vendors and contractors

• Preparation of daily inspection reports and checklists

• Review and approval of shop drawings related to traffic signal and ITS hardware equipment

Ability to:

• Communicate with other personnel in proper work methods related to signal systems;

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, employees, contractors, and the general public.

• Express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to prepare technical reports.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in Electronics, Computer Systems

• Three (3) years of experience Signal Construction and maintenance, Systems Integration, ATMS (Advanced Traffic Management Systems) and ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems).

• Possession of IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector Certification within 6 months from the date of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• IMSA Traffic Signal II and IMSA Electronics in Traffic

Additional experience is accepted as a minimum requirement in lieu of the postsecondary degree on the following basis: additional four (4) years in lieu of the bachelor's degree, and additional two (2) years in lieu of an associate degree.
POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:
Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:

• Criminal Background Check

• Employment Verification

• Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check

• Certification/License Verification

• Physical Examination

• Drug and Alcohol Screening

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period.

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
BENEFITS SUMMARY
Full-Time Non-Bargaining Employees
ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.
Years of Service Accrual
0 to 5 full years 8 hours per month
5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month
10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month
15 full years and over 14 hours per month
CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year.
SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows:
Years of Service Percentage
Less than 2 full years 0%
2 to 5 full years 10%
5 to 10 full years 20%
10 full years or more 30%
Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50%
HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee Dental (DHMO or Basic PPO Plan) & Vision (Basic Plan) paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the Employee + Dependent(s) for the Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan.
CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: As of December 1, each year - Paid during the month of December.
Years of Service Benefit
5 to 10 full years $600 annually
10 to 15 full years $800 annually
15 full years and over $1,000 annually
RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:

• An option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Retirement Plan will not require a mandatory contribution. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of the annual base wages annually. The vesting period for this plan shall be one (1) year from date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.
• An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Retirement Plan option is available. There is a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent employee contribution.
• The two (2) options will be fully explained prior to an irrevocable selection.

Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available.
HOLIDAYS: 15 per year: 12 recognized holidays and 3 floating days which are allocated for the fiscal year beginning October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1.5 floating holidays. Floating holidays must be used within the fiscal year. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.
FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 workdays - In State; Up to 5 workdays - Out of State
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City's Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.
MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.
EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.
01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02
What is the highest level of education you have completed?NOTE: You must attach proof (diploma or degree or transcripts) of highest education completed with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Trade or Vocational School
• Associates Degree or 60 credits of college courses
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

03
What area of study is your education?
04
Do you possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license - or are you able to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire?

• Yes, I have a valid Florida driver's license
• No, I do not have a Florida driver's license but can obtain within thirty (30) days of hire
• No, I do not have a Florida driver's license and cannot obtain within thirty (30) days of hire

05
How many years of experience do you have in Signal Construction and maintenance, Systems Integration, ATMS (Advanced Traffic Management Systems) and ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems)?

• I have no experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
• 3 or more years of experience