TRAFFIC CONTROL TECHNICIAN I - Transportation Services

Tarrant-County,-Tx; Texas; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Traffic Control Technician I at Tarrant County, Texas, supports Engineering Services by ensuring traffic control devices comply with standards. Tasks include setting up temporary traffic control at work sites, performing maintenance, and inputting repairs in Cartegraph.

After-hours on-call for emergency sign repair may apply. Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED, at least 1 year of experience, a valid Class C license, and must obtain a Texas Class A CDL with tanker endorsement

Qualifications

• Understanding of MUTCD codes and specifications.
• Working knowledge of asphalt and concrete pavement.
• Basic knowledge of computer programs, smart levels, and digital measuring devices.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic installations and setups under direction for temporary traffic control at work sites.
• Handles routine maintenance tasks and assist in reflectivity testing; help establish maintenance schedules.
• Inputs corrective traffic sign repairs and maintenance requests in Cartegraph.
• Maintains active regulatory and non-regulatory sign inventory.
• On-Call after hours for emergency regulatory traffic sign repair or replacement.
• Operates equipment to remove obstructions affecting sign visibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

MUTCD knowledge

Pavement knowledge

Basic computer tools

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year work experience

Valid Class C driver license

Texas Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within 8 months

Job description

The Traffic Control Technician I will be responsible for assisting with the daily functions of Engineering Services including ensuring all traffic control devices, both regulated, non-regulated, and warning signs follow all County, State and Federal Standards, Regulations and Specifications. Operates different types of specialized heavy equipment used to perform construction and road maintenance projects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs basic installations and setups under direction, assisting with the setup of temporary traffic control standards at various work sites.
• Handles routine maintenance tasks while assisting in required reflectivity testing and helping to establish replacement and maintenance schedules for all traffic control devices within Tarrant County boundaries.
• Input corrective Traffic Signs repairs and maintenance requests in Cartegraph.
• Maintains the active required Regulatory and Non-Regulatory sign inventory.
• On-Call after hours for Emergency "Regulatory" Traffic Sign repair or replacement.
• Operates different types of equipment used to remove obstructions interfering with the visibility of Traffic Signs.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Understanding of MUTCD codes and specifications.
• Possess a working knowledge of asphalt and concrete pavement.
• Basic knowledge of computer programs, smart levels, and digital measuring devices.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
• One (1) year's work experience required.
• Must have a valid Class C driver license and obtain a Texas Class "A" CDL license with tanker endorsement within eight (8) months of hire.

Preferred Requirements:

• Installation and maintenance of regulated and non-regulated traffic signs preferred.

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent may be required to bend, hear, keyboard, sit, stand, walk, climb, stoop, lift, push and pull, talk, work alone and with others, and work overtime. Must be able to lift up to 25lbs.