Entry-Level Traffic & Roadway Technician

Mississippi Department of Transportation; Liberty (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Department of Transportation is seeking an entry-level vocational worker responsible for basic equipment operation and maintenance. The role may include repairing traffic signals, installing and maintaining signs, and applying herbicides, pesticides, and de-icing chemicals.

The position emphasizes safety, efficiency, and readiness to respond to both routine and emergency road situations, with a focus on learning and growth within the department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; experience may substitute for education.
• Ability to operate equipment and perform basic maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain basic equipment.
• Repair traffic signals and install/maintain signs.
• Apply herbicide, pesticide, and snow/ice chemicals as required.
• Perform road maintenance such as pothole patching and traffic control, and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Traffic control

Equipment operation

Sign installation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Mississippi Department of Transportation is seeking an entry-level vocational worker responsible for basic equipment operation and maintenance. The role may include repairing traffic signals, installing and maintaining signs, and applying herbicides, pesticides, and de-icing chemicals.

The position emphasizes safety, efficiency, and readiness to respond to both routine and emergency road situations, with a focus on learning and growth within the department.