Traffic Technician II (A8)

City of Annapolis; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Annapolis seeks a Traffic Technician II to lead the Traffic Maintenance crew, performing advanced installation, troubleshooting, and repair of signals, signs, and pavement markings. You will lay out street layouts, analyze traffic counter data, fabricate signs, coordinate with utilities, and participate in emergency responses and snow operations, with a strong focus on safety.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, two years of related experience, and licensure with

Qualifications

• Advanced ability to troubleshoot and repair electro-mechanical and solid-state traffic signal devices.
• Thorough knowledge of MUTCD, ITE standards, NEC, and local ordinances.
• Skill in sheet metal fabrication and roadway layout for pavement striping.
• Ability to read blueprints/schematics and analyze traffic counter data.
• Knowledge of work zone safety procedures and electrical trade practices.
• Visual acuity to distinguish color spectrum for wiring and signals.

Responsibilities

• Lead Traffic Maintenance crew and supervise temporary and junior personnel.
• Install, diagnose, repair, and modify traffic signals, signs, and pavement markings.
• Layout streets for pavement markings and operate line striping equipment.
• Monitor and analyze data from traffic counters (tube and video).
• Fabricate and install traffic signs and related hardware; coordinate with utilities.
• Coordinate safety in work zones and perform flagging as needed.
• Maintain equipment and assist with snow removal and emergency responses.

Skills

Traffic troubleshooting

Traffic standards & codes

Sheet metal & pavement layout

Data interpretation

Safety practices

Color perception

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The City of Annapolis is seeking a skilled, experienced, and highly dependable public works professional to serve as Traffic Technician II. Operating at a senior level on the Traffic Maintenance crew, this position performs advanced installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, fabrication, and repair of municipal traffic control devices, including electro-mechanical and solid-state traffic signals, street signs, and pavement markings.

Distinguished from the Traffic Technician I level, the Traffic Technician II serves as a senior crew member and assumes lead worker responsibilities for temporary and junior personnel. Key responsibilities include laying out streets for pavement markings, analyzing traffic counter data (tube and video), performing complex signal controller diagnostics, sheet metal fabrication, and participating in regularly scheduled rotating emergency callback duty.

• Senior Crew Leadership: Serves as a senior member of the Traffic Maintenance crew and assumes lead worker responsibilities over temporary and other crew personnel.
• Traffic Signal Diagnostics & Repair: Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, adjusts, and repairs electro-mechanical and solid-state traffic control devices, including signal controllers, variable message signs (VMS), arrow boards, and solar-powered school flashers.
• Pavement Markings & Street Layout: Lays out street dimensions for pavement marking applications, operates line striping machines, and grinds existing pavement markings.
• Traffic Data Analysis: Monitors, interprets, records, and analyzes performance data from tube-type and video traffic counter equipment.
• Signs & Sheet Metal Fabrication: Fabricates, installs, and maintains traffic signs, posts, flag brackets, and red curb markings utilizing sheet metal fabrication skills.
• Worksite Safety & Utility Coordination: Coordinates sign post locations with underground utilities prior to excavation; executes flagging procedures to direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic safely through work zones.
• Equipment Maintenance & Shop Duties: Operates forklifts, conducts minor preventative mechanical/electrical maintenance on service area equipment, and performs general shop and grounds maintenance.
• Administrative & Emergency Response: Maintains work order records and inventory logs; responds to customer inquiries; participates in rotating emergency callback duty; and assists with municipal snow removal operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Traffic Signal Troubleshooting: Specialized ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex malfunctions in electro-mechanical and solid-state traffic signal devices.
• Traffic Standards & Codes: Thorough knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Institute of Traffic Engineers (ITE) standards, National Electrical Code (NEC), and local City ordinances.
• Sheet Metal & Pavement Layout: Skill in sheet metal fabrication and the geometric layout of roadways for pavement striping.
• Data & Technical Interpretation: Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals; ability to record and analyze tube and video traffic counter data.
• Safety & Electrical Trade Practices: Knowledge of work zone traffic safety procedures, electrical/electronic trade practices, and safety hazards associated with high-voltage and roadway work.
• Color Perception: Visual acuity sufficient to distinguish the full range of the color spectrum (crucial for electrical wiring and traffic signal maintenance).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited High School or possession of a high school equivalency diploma (GED).
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Traffic Technician I or in an equivalent traffic control position.
• Substitution Option: Experience may be substituted by a combination of other traffic operations skills, electrical experience, or supervisory experience.

Mandatory Licensure & Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid Driver's License.
• Mandatory availability to work emergency callback duty for traffic signal or sign repair on a regularly scheduled rotating basis.
• Consent to chemical substance screening (pre-employment and random drug/alcohol testing) consistent with Federal, State, and City Safety-Sensitive guidelines.

Required Qualifications Within One (1) Year of Appointment

Candidates must pursue required coursework and obtain the following certifications (or acceptable equivalent) within 12 months of hire:

1. International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level II Certification in Traffic Signals
2. IMSA Level I Signs and Markings Specialist Certification
3. Work Zone Safety Certification
4. Forklift Safety Certification
5. Maryland Certified Flagger Card

Employment Conditions & Working Environment

• Physical Demands: Medium work requiring exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 30 lbs. frequently, and up to 10 lbs. constantly to move objects.
• Physical Capabilities: Demands balancing, climbing (ladders, poles, scaffolding), crouching, kneeling, stooping, reaching, grasping, and fine manual finger dexterity.
• Sensory Requirements:
  • Visual: Sufficient visual acuity to operate vehicles by day and night, observe roadway conditions, read technical schematics, and distinguish the full range of the color spectrum.
  • Auditory & Speech: Clear hearing and speaking abilities to communicate effectively via telephone, radio, or in person.
• Work Environment & Impact: Field and shop environment involving active roadways. Employees regularly make critical operational decisions that carry major community or organizational safety consequences.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Annapolis Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment against any person seeking employment or employed in the civil service because of any consideration of political or religious affiliation or belief, race, color, sex, age, family status, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.