Traffic Control Technician

Job TitleAlachua CountyJob DescriptionThis is skilled technical work requiring the application of techniques used in manufacture, installation and maintenance of traffic and street signs for the Alachua County Department of Public Works. An employee assigned to this classification performs tasks requiring the use of advanced painting techniques such as fabrication of traffic signs and special zone markings. Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.Minimum QualificationsGraduation from high school or the equivalent and one year experience in painting or mechanical work; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status. A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and/or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen & physical examination and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.Examples of DutiesThis is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values. Serves as job foreman in the field. Enforces use of safety devices. Erects traffic signs and sign posts; repairs damaged signs and straightens bent posts; removes and refurbishes signs that are not legible. Uses acetylene torch to cut sign posts for various applications. Paints pavement markings and special zone markings with airless paint machines and hand roller accurately guiding machine over designated areas; carefully controls flow of paint. Measures and marks street and curb areas to be painted, including parking stalls, bus stops, loading zones, stop bars and directional arrows; paints with hand brush and airless paint machine. Fabricates traffic signs and street name signs, railroad crossings, and school zones. Applies sign faces to metals using squeeze roller applicator. Performs routine and special traffic counts. Stencils and marks County vehicles. Participates in the maintenance of the sign and paint shop and keeps all materials, supplies, and equipment in good order. Locates and installs street name signs on streets and highways to conform to 911/EMS location systems. Drives a County and/or personal vehicle to perform required duties. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of methods, materials, supplies and equipment used in fabricating and erecting traffic signs. Knowledge of the geography of the County. Skill in the use and operation of an applicator/roller, drawing square, T-square, post driver, airless paint machine, traffic counters, drill press, acetylene torch, and metal shears. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to work outdoors, occasionally under adverse weather conditions.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic conditions, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment usually ranges from moderate to loud.BenefitsAn organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.Medical/Health InsuranceEmployee Life InsuranceFlorida Retirement SystemEmployee Assistance ProgramDental InsuranceVision InsuranceSupplemental & Dependent Life InsuranceDeferred Retirement ProgramFlexible Spending AccountsRoth IRATuition Assistance ProgramNOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here.You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits.FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details.HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows:New Years DayMartin Luther King DayMemorial DayJuneteenthIndependence DayLabor DayVeterans' DayThanksgiving DayFriday following ThanksgivingChristmas Eve (IAFF*)Christmas DayAdditional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees)*IAFF – International Association of Firefighters Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 .Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.