Job Details

Traffic Engineering Technician II

• $55,536/ Year
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan

Duties:

• Performs all described Engineering Sign Technician I duties.
• Helps oversee daily Sign Shop operations and assists with traffic- and safety-related tasks.
• Conducts inventories of new and existing traffic control devices, inspects signs for compliance, and initiates corrective work to meet current standards.
• Maintains detailed records of sign maintenance, repairs, and field activity, entering all information into the department database.
• Documents observations, testing results, and construction project conformance with plans and specifications.
• Uses project management software to prepare quantity calculations and construction estimates.
• Supports traffic signal management, including on-call response to signal issues.
• Reviews and documents pavement markings and oversees the Adopt-a-Road pickup program.
• 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 three years of related work or course work in the road/construction area; OR
• High school diploma or equivalent and five years of experience in graphic design, manufacturing, inventory management, or related field.

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 obtain PASER certificate and 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.
• Will be on call for traffic related issues.
• Will be required to train and learn Roadsoft elements and traffic signal operation programs.
• Capable of working independently at night in the field during dark ambient conditions.
• 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.