ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III - TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT

Claytoncountyga; Georgia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Claytoncountyga is seeking an Engineering Technician III to support engineering projects in transportation and development. The role involves moderate-level technical skills and responsibilities including installing traffic signs, performing data collection, and assisting with traffic studies.

Ideal candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid Georgia driver’s license, and preferably certification as a Flagman. Physical demands may include lifting moderately heavy objects and working in various environmental conditions.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
• Preferred candidate would hold certification as a Flagman.
• Two years of experience using hand tools in construction.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical work and manual labor supporting engineering projects.
• Install road signs and paint traffic markings according to standards.
• Assist with traffic studies and data collection in the field.

Skills

Field support

Traffic signal operation

Data collection

Sign and marking installation

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of a certificate program at a Technical college

Tools

Hand tools

Automated drawing/drafting equipment

Job description

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III - TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT

ENGINEERING TECHN III - T & D

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Engineering Technician III

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

Performs moderate-level skilled technical work and manual labor. Provides field support to supervisors, other engineering technicians, and engineers on road construction, road design/survey, and traffic engineering projects. Work requires familiarity with engineering specifications, construction standards, or department procedures as they relate to assigned duties. At times, must be able to work independently in applying these rules and procedures to a variety of work situations and problems. Work is performed under the general direction of a lead worker, direct supervisor, or engineer who frequently monitors and inspects work while in progress and upon completion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• layout and installation of lines on roads and parking lots with paint and thermoplastic traffic markings; loads paint and thermoplastic material into machines.
• Fabricates road and parking signs using various hand tools; assists with material and equipment inventory.
• Designs basic signs using a computer.
• Installs signs and markings according to Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) requirements.
• Functions as crew leader for sign and marking installations. Assists with the sign management program.
• Performs data collection in the field that may involve manual or automatic counting of traffic to determine volume, speed, or delay of vehicles. Performs collection of miscellaneous roadway data features for GIS system.
• Uses automatic data recording devices such as radar gun or traffic recorder.
• Assists with traffic studies.
• Records data collected in the field regarding inspection work, inventory data, traffic studies, and other information onto log sheets and maps for documentation.
• Works with basic functions of a traffic signal controller and related electronics.
• Assists Signal Technicians with troubleshooting of basic signal operation parameters remotely from the Transportation Control Center (TCC).
• Monitors daily traffic operations utilizing basic elements of the TCC.
• Prepares basic drawings of construction projects, intersections, signal layouts, pavement markings, and other projects using automated drawing/drafting equipment and incorporating information from previously developed plans, sketches, notes, and other sources of information.
• Performs basic-level survey related tasks.
• Manually clears obstructions by hand as necessary in order to perform required tasks.
• Documents work activities and other data on departmental forms.
• Assists higher level technicians and engineering positions as needed.
• Reads and interprets project plans.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Loads equipment, tools, and supplies required for assigned work; fuels truck; drives to job site; sets up equipment.
• Flags and directs traffic and places temporary traffic control devices around project/work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public.
• Maintains and cleans equipment and vehicles.
• Performs manual labor as required.
• Participates as needed in repair efforts related to inclement weather conditions, natural disasters, and other emergency situations.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED; completion of a certificate program at a Technical college in a related field; supplemented by two (2) years of experience using hand tools, general construction; or High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by six (6) years of experience using hand tools, general construction; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. Preferred candidate would hold certification as a Flagman.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability

Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, humidity, rain, temperatures, noise extremes, wetness, machinery, and vibrations or traffic hazards.

Clayton County, Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.