Traffic Engineering Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Department: Transportation

Pay Grade:  508

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Code: T761

The purpose of this classification is provide technical engineering support and to perform field investigations for an assigned division(s) of the Transportation Department.

• Assists the Project Manager and/or Transportation Engineer in reviewing and resolving project design issues, schedule and budget; tracks project status, attends project meetings, including meetings with design consultants, state and federal agencies, and other local governments to communicate and coordinate project tasks.
• Performs field investigations of roads and intersections for signage, pothole and erosion control issues; records complaints and problems brought by citizens; identifies and determines solutions to issues from citizens; reports to supervisor to plan problem resolution.
• Pilots drones to film and photograph construction projects during all phases of construction and to capture video and photographs for transportation related press releases and information.
• Responds and documents with the drones any complaint locations that come in to the department by the general public
• Assists with development plan reviews as relates to transportation issues, including site investigation, technical research, report preparation, meeting attendance, review team coordination, and tracking.
• Assists with GIS analysis of transportation related issues and preparation of project graphics, maps, and databases.
• Assists with right-of-way research, investigations, and tracking.
• Assists with design development and prepares concept plans and design drawings of transportation improvements under direction of transportation design engineer or transportation manager. Design drawings may include drainage.  
• Prepares or reviews intersection improvement, signalization and signing and marking plans; prepares cost estimates for plans designed; orders presentation and graphics materials to use for projects. 
• Writes, enters and tracks work orders; and prepares weekly summary of work order status.  
• Deploys various speed trailers and variable message boards for special events, emergencies or traffic complaints.  
• Assists in conducting speed studies, stop warrants for intersections and accident analysis.  
• Follows safety procedures, reports unsafe activities and conditions, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.  
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, codes, regulations; conducts research and maintains an awareness of new issues, methods, equipment, trends and advances in the profession; reads updates and other professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; participates in continuing education activities; attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions as appropriate.  
• Monitors inventory levels of supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new or replacement items.  
• Serves as the department liaison with Public Works Fleet Maintenance  
• Coordinates the purchasing of fleet vehicles and ensures each vehicle is properly equipped with necessary emergency equipment and lighting; handles surplus of older vehicles.  
• Attends meetings and represents the department at community events. 
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems; responds to requests for service or assistance.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, time cards, supply lists, or other documents. 
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, equipment operating manuals, procedures, handbooks, reference materials, manuals, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.  
• Operates measuring equipment, transit, digital camera, survey equipment, personal computer and other general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, AutoCAD, database, or other system software.  
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requires Associate’s degree in engineering design; one (1) year of experience utilizing CADD in engineering design; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.