Senior Maintenance Worker - Traffic Engineer

Indian River County Board of County Commissioners; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in maintaining and enhancing the safety of roadways. This role involves working outdoors in various weather conditions, performing essential tasks such as installing traffic signs, maintaining road markings, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and demonstrate a commitment to safety and teamwork. If you are passionate about contributing to community safety and enjoy hands-on work, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in construction or road maintenance.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain traffic control signs and pavement markings.
• Operate machinery and tools for road maintenance tasks.

Skills

Tool Operation

Traffic Control Installation

Heavy Lifting

Effective Communication

Safety Practices Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Forklift

iPad

Power Tools

Job description

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Working under the daily supervision of the Markings Crew Leader and the direction of the Traffic Operations Foreman. Performs a variety of unskilled & semi-skilled duties within County rights-of-way. Work may be as part of a work group or individually.

• Performs the lay-out and installation of pavement markings on streets, highways, parking lots, utilizing various material and application equipment
• Removes traffic markers from the pavement utilizing specialized equipment
• Maintains and services machines and equipment used in pavement marking operations
• Erects road signs in accordance with County and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards, repairs damaged road signs, makes and repairs barricades
• Conducts traffic control and signage inspections
• Prepares and sets up signage for special events, Temporary Traffic Control (TTC), and road closures
• Operates a variety of handheld equipment and machinery, e.g., power saw, sockets, drill, pole saw, chainsaw, ratchet
• Operates a forklift
• Operates a utility truck
• Utilizes an iPad/computer and related software to create and close out work orders
• Maintains and fills sandbags as needed
• Participating in the County’s on-call program
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all staff

Education/Experience:

High school diploma / GED and one (1) year of working experience in construction, road maintenance, or an equivalent combination of formal education and working experience.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E driver’s license.
• Must possess or obtain within six (6) months of hire, an FDOT-approved Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Intermediate certification.
• Must possess or obtain within one (1) year of hire, an IMSA Signs and Pavement Markings Technician Level I certification.
• Must possess or obtain within six (6) months of hire, an OSHA forklift safety certification.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

• Demonstrated skill in the use of tools and equipment necessary to perform work
• Knowledge of safe work practices
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the job
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all staff and the general public
• Able to install traffic control signs, posts and street signs
• Able to work under stressful conditions
• Ability to operate an iPad and computer
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to perform work under adverse weather conditions
• Ability to do heavy lifting up to sixty (60) pounds
• Ability to work with a crew

• Physical ability to meet requirements of the position - including, but not limited to - climbing, loading and unloading equipment, lifting and carrying

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work outdoors in adverse and extreme weather conditions (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, heights, electrical energy, and stressful situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.

JOB DESCRIPTION / ADA ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ATTESTATION

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If I have any questions about the job duties described in the above job description, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or a member of the Human Resources staff.

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