Traffic Control Technician

City of Lakeland, Civil Service; Florida; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lakeland, Civil Service seeks a semi-skilled Traffic Control Technician to set up and monitor traffic control devices for electric and water utility projects. Responsibilities include placing barricades, directing patterns, and maintaining safety in the work zone under MUTCD standards.

Candidates must have a valid driver’s license, a phone number, and obtain the intermediate traffic control certification within six months.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess and maintain a valid telephone number.
• Must obtain traffic control Intermediate certification within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Flags at electric and water utility work sites in all types of weather.
• Controls the direction of traffic control patterns and places signs and barricades in compliance with MUTCD.
• Maintains tools, signs, and related equipment in serviceable condition.
• Operates traffic control trucks, generators, and trailer-mounted arrow boards.
• Performs vehicle inspection daily.
• May participate in and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives; may work overtime as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Map Reading

Equipment Operation

Self-Directed Work

Tools

Hand Tools

Portable Generators

Signage Equipment

Job description

This is a semi-skilled position in vehicular traffic control for electric and water systems. An incumbent is responsible for the calculation and placement of traffic control devices and barricades in accordance with \"Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices: (MUTCD) standards and regulations. The employee is responsible for the safety of the public and the utility workers within the traffic control zone. A supervisor reviews work during progress and upon completion to ensure performance meets established standards.

• Flags at electric and water utility work sites in all types of weather.


• Controls the direction of traffic control patterns and places signs and barricades in compliance with MUTCD.


• Maintains tools, signs, and related equipment in serviceable condition.


• Operations of traffic control trucks, generators, and trailer-mounted arrow boards.


• Performs vehicle inspection daily.


• May be required to participate in and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements.


• May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.


• Position is designated as Mission Critical.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• When not performing traffic control responsibilities, the technician may perform other job duties, including, but not limited to, cleaning and reading water meters, performing general labor, painting fire hydrants, and servicing backflow preventers.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.


• Must possess and maintain a valid telephone number.


• Must obtain traffic control Intermediate certification within six months of employment.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Hand tools, portable generators, and related equipment.


• Occupational hazards associated with this type of work.

ABILITIES:

• Communicates on City radio.


• Maintains harmonious relationships with other employees and the public.


• Reads and uses maps and City directions.


• Operates various equipment associated with the work.


• Works with minimal direct supervision.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work that involves climbing up/downstairs, bending, walking/standing for prolonged periods, twisting, and exerting up to 100 pounds of force regularly.


• Exposure to risks includes working hours both day/night, wet, humid, hot/cold, bright/dim light, traffic, heights, dust, and pollen.


• Requires normal visual acuity, field vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify or assign additional responsibilities as needed.

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including \"junk\" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.

The City of Lakeland is a drug free workplace. This position is considered a mandatory testing position, which is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. All City of Lakeland positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. As a condition of employment you will be required to pass the pre-employment drug test in accordance with Florida Statute 440.102.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE