Traffic Control Specialist

Gfoat; Baytown, Northern (TX, KY); Ibrido; USD 40.000 - 62.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The City of Baytown is seeking a Traffic Control Specialist to oversee traffic flow in construction and maintenance zones. You will set up devices, direct traffic, and coordinate with crew to keep workers and the public safe.

Required training includes TEEX/IMSA safety programs, a TX Class B CDL, and a high school diploma. This role involves on-call duties for emergencies and a path from entry to advanced levels with increasing responsibilities.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record (TX license required within 90 days).
• TX Class B CDL or must obtain within six months of date in position.
• Complete TEEX or IMSA Work Zone Safety Training within 12 months.

Mansioni

• Installs and replaces signage, including street markers, traffic control and information signs.
• Sets out work zones for job sites in accordance with TMUTCD and MUTCD.
• Receives and stocks traffic control device materials and supplies; maintains signs, barricades and signals.
• Paints or applies traffic control markings on streets, parking lots, and curbs.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains traffic control signals, beacons, and safety lighting.
• Performs preventive maintenance on service trucks and cleans the shop.
• On-call periodically for emergency traffic-control needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Traffic management

Safety protocols

Communication skills

Team coordination

Formazione

High school diploma (GED)

Strumenti

Traffic counters

Radar trailers

Signage installation tools

Descrizione del lavoro

We are currently seeking a dedicated Traffic Control Specialist to join our team and ensure the smooth flow of traffic in construction and maintenance zones. The ideal candidate will have experience in traffic management, a strong understanding of safety protocols, and excellent communication skills. This role involves setting up traffic control devices, directing traffic, and coordinating with team members to maintain a safe environment for workers and the public. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about public safety, we encourage you to Fabrication, installation, maintenance and repair of traffic control signals, signs, barricades, and pavement markings. On call periodically for emergency needs related to traffic control.

• Installs and replaces signage, including street markers, traffic control and information signs.
• Sets out work zones for job sites in accordance with the TMUTCD and MUTCD. Programs and deploys traffic counters, changeable message boards and radar trailers as necessary.
• Receives and stocks traffic control device materials and supplies. Maintains signs, barricades and traffic control signals; takes inventory; straightens and replaces devices at various locations.
• Paints or applies traffic control markings on streets, parking lots, and curbs using rollers, stencils, heat gun, or small paint machine.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains traffic control signals, beacons, and safety lighting at various locations.
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs to service trucks. Cleans and maintains traffic control shop building and grounds.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).
• Valid State of Texas Class “B” Commercial Driver License, or must be obtained within six months of date in position.
• Complete Work Zone Safety Training from TEEX or IMSA within 12 months.

Entry Level

• Ability to pass all pre-employment qualifications.

Level I

• Six months experience.
• Pass entry-level test and or qualifications (refer to the Manual of Verification Standards).
• Complete one of the required TEEX courses (20 hours) needed for TCEQ Licenses.

Level II

• One year experience.
• Pass all previous levels tests and or qualifications (refer to the Manual of Verification Standards).
• Complete one of the additional required TEEX courses (20 hours) needed for TCEQ Licenses.

Level III

• Eighteen months experience.
• Pass all previous levels tests and or qualifications (refer to the Manual of Verification Standards).
• Complete two of the additional required TEEX courses (40 hours) needed for TCEQ Licenses.

Level IV

• Two plus year’s experience.
• Pass all previous levels tests and or qualifications (refer to the Manual of Verification Standards).
• Complete two of the additional required TEEX courses (40 hours) needed for TCEQ Licenses.

Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.

Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.

Overall Position Strength Demands

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.