Job Details

Traffic Engineering Technician I

• $50,488/ Year
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan

Duties:

• Performs the installation, maintenance, and repair of County traffic control, street name, and information signs.
• Troubleshoots and repairs illuminated street name signs, removes graffiti and stickers, and trims vegetation to eliminate sight obstructions.
• Inspects traffic signs for proper placement, visibility, and retro-reflectivity.
• Installs, repairs, and removes sign posts and anchoring systems.
• Conducts inventory of traffic control devices and maintains accurate records, documentation, and service requests.
• Reviews construction plans and specifications for compliance with Berrien County Road Department requirements.
• Provides support to Garage Foremen regarding right-of-way and traffic-related information.
• Prepares signage layouts and communicates with the public about sign installations near their property.
• Ensures proper traffic control and barricading while working in or near roadways.
• Operates a variety of equipment, including large sign trucks, aerial lift trucks, post drivers, hydraulic post pullers, and small machinery.
• This description is intended to illustrate the type and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in engineering or related field and one year of related work or course work in the road/construction area; OR
• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience in graphic design or sign manufacturing.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• May be asked to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License paid for at the departments expense.
• Will be required to complete OSHA and safety training.
• Duties will require the use of personal protective equipment and the ability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Able to learn and apply MMUTCD standards for proper placement of barricades and signage during road and lane closures to protect motorists and pedestrians.
• Able to apply established techniques, procedures, and criteria to assigned tasks, using sound judgment in handling details and following standard methods.
• Capable of using appropriate safety equipment and adheres to all safety procedures while performing work.