Traffic Control Technician

DeKalb County Government; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County Government is seeking a Traffic Control Technician for the DeKalb County Highway Department. The role involves production, installation, and maintenance of traffic signals and signage to ensure safe travel on county highways.

Responsibilities include 24-hour emergency signal maintenance, sign lettering, and adherence to MUTCD standards. Requires CDL-A with air brake endorsement, and ISA certification within six months. Day shift with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and 3 years related experience.
• US DOT MUTCD knowledge is essential.
• Certification within six months of employment is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour call for emergency traffic signal maintenance and sign placement.
• Install signs and ensure proper mounting on the County highway system per MUTCD.
• Maintain and repair traffic signals, timing, and cabinets as directed.

Skills

Read GPS coordinates

Physical stamina

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3 years related experience

College substitution (2:1)

Tools

Electrical equipment

Signage installation tools

Job description

Job Title: Traffic Control Technician

Location: DeKalb County Highway Department, 1826 Barber Greene Road, DeKalb IL

Employment Type: Full-Time, Operators Union Local 150 Union position

Schedule: Day Shift 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday-Friday (overtime & 24-hour call)

Pay Rate: Position's current pay is $35.78 per hour

Position Overview

DeKalb County Highway Department is seeking a Traffic Control Technician. Under the general direction of the Assistant County Engineer; provides production, installation and maintenance of traffic signals and all signage placed on the County Highway System ensuring the safe travel of the motoring public.

Key Responsibilities

• Is on 24-hour call to provide emergency traffic signal maintenance, or sign placement in case of displacement due to an accident, vandalism, or other means if the displacement places the traveling public in danger. Primarily stop signs and railroad crossing signs fall into this category.
• Generates sign lettering by computer and stencil plotter/cutter preparing sign face for mounting on appropriate standard.
• Install signs on County highway system and other authorized designations in accordance with the U.S. Department of Transportation Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the Illinois Supplement thereto.
• Provides regular routine maintenance of traffic signals on County Highways as directed by Assistant County Engineer and County Engineer to include repair, maintenance, signal timing, trouble shooting and cleaning of traffic cabinets.
• Patrols County highway system daily to check condition and legibility of posted signage. Replaces and/or repairs signage at own discretion based upon the regulations provided for in the MUTCD.
• Provides input for inventory stock; compiles information needed to place order and obtains prices from various vendors.
• Assists in or conducts traffic counts as directed by the County Engineer.
• Assists in or conducts speed studies as directed by the County Engineer.
• Measures curves and no passing zones to allow for the proper striping of the highway system.
• Provides input to assist supervisor in the completion of annual budget for traffic control materials.
• Provides intersection snow removal and clean-up operations during and after snowstorms as required.
• Performs "Julie" 811 locate markings as necessary.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education & Experience

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of high school and three years of related experience. University or Community College may be substituted for experience up to two years on a one for one basis.
• Requires at least three years of experience working as Traffic Control Technician or in a closely related area or equivalent education with relevant experience.
• Requires experience and knowledge of electrical equipment.

Requirements

• Valid Illinois Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement.
• Allow pre-employment testing and CDL Clearinghouse inquiries.
• Pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
• 24-hour access to a telephone, County provides cell phone.
• Participate in emergency management operations when determined necessary by the County Engineer.
• Certification by the International Municipal Signal Association in all areas of traffic control devices required within six months of employment.
• Requires ability to read and provide GPS coordinates, and mark County-owned utilities for "julie" dig 811 locates.
• Requires general knowledge of County Highway System to include roads and jurisdictional limits.
• Requires general knowledge of MUTCD standards.
• Requires general knowledge of traffic signal operations.
• Requires ability to develop skill in use of computers and specialized equipment.
• Requires ability to learn new skills with changing technologies.
• Requires ability to reference, comprehend and apply State regulations as required.
• Requires ability to use good judgement in assessing repair and replacement needs.
• Requires ability to work independently.
• Requires ability to establish and maintain productive working relationship with co-workers, professional people, public officials and the general public.
• Requires ability to communicate effectively and maintain working relationships with township highway commissioners, municipal public works and other county employees.
• Physical strength and stamina to meet job demands to perform manual labor; physical activities such as climbing, lifting & carrying 50 lbs., balancing, walking, stooping, digging, and applying/handling/erecting of materials.
• Establish and maintain relationships with co-workers, staff and general public.
• Expected to be self-starting, show initiative and provide leadership in accomplishing work and tasks assigned with minimal supervision at times.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• May be subject to a physical exam and a background check.