Traffic Technician I (A7)

Duties

• Signal Maintenance: Installs, maintains, repairs, and modifies electro-mechanical and solid-state traffic control devices, including traffic signal controllers, solar-powered school flashers, and variable message signs.  

• System Operations: Services and maintains specialized traffic systems such as arrow boards, traffic counters, radar speed trailers, and line striping machines.  

• Technical Troubleshooting: Assists with mechanical, preventative, and corrective maintenance on all assigned components of the City's signal and signage network.  

• Utility Coordination: Determines exact placements for sign installations and removes posts while coordinating locations directly with underground utility networks.  

• Pavement Maintenance: Grinds out old or non-compliant pavement markings to prepare roadways for updates.  

• Road Stripping & Painting: Paints red curb boundaries and uses line striping machinery to apply traffic markings.  

• Structural Hardware: Replaces flay brackets, replaces posts, and ensures physical traffic infrastructure remains structurally sound.  

• Shop Upkeep: Conducts general housekeeping, building maintenance, and grounds upkeep at the Traffic Control Maintenance Shop.  

• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and strictly observes all Federal, State, and local safety rules, regulations, and procedures across active work sites.  

• Traffic Control Flagger: Performs formal flagging procedures to move vehicle traffic and pedestrians safely and expeditiously through active road construction or repair zones.  

• Heavy Equipment Logistics: Operates forklifts and other construction-oriented equipment safely to load, move, or arrange materials.  

• Administrative Records: Prepares and updates administrative work orders, audits inventory, and tracks complete work order records.  

• Public Relations: Responds politely and effectively to customer inquiries and community complaints regarding traffic devices.  

• Seasonal Operations: Responds to operational demands during winter weather emergencies to assist with City snow removal.  

• Auxiliary Assignments: Performs other related job duties as assigned by the supervisor.  

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Traffic Frameworks: Knowledge of the practices, materials, tools, equipment, and processes used in the comprehensive installation and maintenance of municipal traffic control devices.  

• Technical Codes: Knowledge of the National Electrical Code, municipal codes, and local ordinances governing traffic signal installations and electrical trade safety.  

• Industry Standards: Knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) standards for signs, signals, and roadway markings.  

• Work Zone Safety: Knowledge of appropriate traffic-control and work-zone protection measures required to secure field crews along active streets.  

• Graphics & Layouts: Ability to read, interpret, and follow blueprints, technical schematics, circuit diagrams, and construction sketches.  

• Computational Precision: Ability to execute accurate mathematical computations, keep precise maintenance records, and interpret technical manuals.  

• Equipment Proficiency: Skill in utilizing hand power tools, light field gear, and medium machinery including commercial vehicles or mowers.  

• Communication & Tact: Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and the general public with verified spelling proficiency.  

System Automation: Ability to navigate computer software for clear recordkeeping, word processing, and data entry into asset databases. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED equivalency diploma.  

• Experience: One (1) year of professional experience working in semi-skilled maintenance, installation, fabrication services, or a closely related team environment.  

• Special Qualifications

  • Licensure: Possession and maintenance of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.  

  • On-Call Availability: Must be fully available to take emergency callback shifts for traffic signal or sign repairs on a regularly scheduled rotating basis.  

  • Substance Screening: Consent to chemical substance screening consistent with Federal, State, and City mandates, including random testing protocols.  

• Required Certifications (Must acquire within one year of appointment):

  • International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Level 1 Certificate.  

  • Work Zone Safety Certification.  

  • Certified Forklift Operator Safety Certification.