Traffic Control Technician

Job Title

Traffic Control Technician

Job Description

This position is skilled work in the fabrication, installation, maintenance and repair of traffic control devices to include traffic signs, pavement markings, delineators, barricades, cones, raised pavement markers and any other device related to Traffic Operations. It also includes programming and deployment of message boards, arrow boards, etc.

Job Responsibilities

Sign Installation:

• Perform locates where traffic signs and other apparatus is to be installed
• Fabricate and install signs and posts
• Fabricate and install delineators, barricades, cones and raised pavement markers
• Load and deploy cones and barricades as directed
• Program and deploy message boards and arrow boards as directed
• Clean and maintain existing signs and other traffic control devices
• Perform other traffic operations related functions as directed

Maintain Equipment:

• Clean and service equipment and work area used in installation and repairs of traffic signs
• Perform other duties and directed by management and supervisors

Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: A High School Diploma or its equivalent and one-year of experience in the installation and repair of traffic control devices. Must have successfully completed the International Municipal Sign Association (IMSA) sign and road markings course Level I within one-year of employment and MOT intermediate training course within six (6) months from date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications: Prefer a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "B", but not required.

Job Competencies:

• Knowledge of federal, state and local standards for traffic control devices (MUTCD)
• Knowledge of and ability to use tools and equipment used in the installation and repair of traffic control devices
• Knowledge of safety regulations as they apply to the installation and repair of traffic control devices
• Ability to work under adverse weather conditions

Physical Demands: Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Salary

$15.35 (Step 1)

Benefits

Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more!

Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.

Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)

Sarasota County Government promotes diversity and inclusion in its workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identification or expression, genetic information, religion, national origin, marital status, age or disability.