The signs are everywhere….. you could be working on a team that keeps Douglas County beautiful, organized, and safe. As a Traffic Technician II on the Douglas County Signs and Markings crew, you will assist with the manufacture, installation and maintenance of the traffic control signs and pavement markings that are essential to the community infrastructure.
Pay range is $23.67-29.59/hour, and benefits include 4-day work week during summer, $400 clothing allowance, comp time and our affordable and generous County Benefits package Employee Benefit Guide. One day in the city, in the mountains the next… Douglas County is diverse and beautiful. Our Signs and Markings Team covers all unincorporated roads in the County, meaning that no day is ever the same for our Signs and Markings Team.
Douglas County supports CDL license training, and Traffic Technician II can progress to a Senior level upon completion of experience and training requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The followingexamples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive.)
Primary Duties:
- Operates equipment including pickups, single axle/tandem axle trucks, loaders, backhoes, snowplows, aerial bucket truck, and salt spreaders/sanders that require a CDL license.
- Assists in the manufacturing, installation and maintenance of traffic control signs throughout unincorporated Douglas County in accordance with the latest version of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
- Assists with the installation of pavement markings throughout unincorporated Douglas County in accordance with the latest version of the MUTCD.
- Performs routine maintenance, operation, and repairs of assigned vehicles and equipment in the field and shop.
- Performs snow removal and sand/de-icing material applications.
- Serves as part of the on-call staff for emergencies, carrying a phone for a week at a time (after six months).
- Other Duties: Will perform other duties as assigned.
Secondary Duties:
- Signing – Applies the fabrication methods, equipment, and materials to be used, the colors and shapes of the signs, i.e. regulatory, warning and guide signs, and the equipment for installation.
- Striping / Markings – Applies the types of materials (paint, epoxy, thermoplastic, methyl-methacrylate) and specifications for application; the road conditions and temperatures to apply materials; the ability to read blueprints/plans. Requires basic knowledge of striping equipment (trucks, hand machines, cone/arrow board truck and striping removal machines) and how to operate and maintain them; how to set up traffic control for work zones for spot work or safely run a striping train of vehicles per federal/state/local standards; and knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
- Work Zone Traffic Control – Applies barricade classifications and when to use each type. Be able to read and set up work zones per Part VI of the MUTCD.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works independently, or as part of a crew, on daily activities under thedirection of the Traffic Services Supervisor.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position does not supervise otheremployees.
INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT: Thisposition is responsible for maintaining the signs and markings within thepublic right-of-way, as required by the MUTCD. The training and certifications arerequired to ensure proper interpretations of traffic engineeringrecommendations. Improperly operating orplaced traffic control devices could result in potential serious safetyliability for the county. Citizens relyupon the expertise to ensure their safety and to properly direct them. Without this direction, damage to property,bodily injury or death could occur. Employee awareness and education are vital to the employees' dailyresponsibilities to ensure citizen, personnel and property safety.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- A high school diploma or GED.
- Two (2) yearsof experience and/or education involving the MUTCD including the design,fabrication, installation and maintenance of signing and the layout,installation and maintenance of striping.
- A combination of education andexperience may be considered.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge:
- Communication: reading, writing, speaking in the English language.
- Knowledge of traffic signs, markings, equipment maintenance, and safety factors.
- Familiarity of federal, state, and county codes and regulations on sign materials, design, fabrication, installation and maintenance as well as striping layout, materials, installation and maintenance.
Skills:
- Requires intermediate computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook for email communication.
- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Operation of equipment and systems, including vehicles such as forklifts, pickups, single/tandem axle trucks, loaders, backhoes, snowplows, aerial bucket truck, and salt spreaders/sanders.
Abilities:
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, electronic schematics and blueprints.
- Ability to apply common sense understating to carry out instructions.
- Ability to effectively communicate in both oral and written form.
- Ability to apply past knowledge and experience to formulate decisions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. This position has daily contact with county employees, supervisors, the public, other agencies and contractors.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:
- Must possess a State of Colorado Class (B) Commercial Driver License and complying insurance upon hire. Class A License is preferred. Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment. Incumbents in this position must meet the Department of Transportation physical exam and drug and alcohol testing requirements.
- Within 1 ½ years, employee must become familiar with the MUTCD, obtain certification as an ATTSA or IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician, and obtain an IMSA Level I Sign & Markings certification.
- IMSA Level II Signs & Markings Certification required within 2 years.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Physical Work Environment:
- Work is mostly outdoors. The employee may be exposed to high speed/high volume traffic and adverse weather conditions.
- Work outside of normal hours is required.
- This position requires the incumbent to remain available via mobile cellular device/email access during and after normally scheduled business hours.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to perform heavy work requiring frequent repetitive lifting of 70# to waist height and occasional lifting of 40# to shoulder height and above.
- This position also includes frequent climbing with work at heights of 50’ (bucket truck), frequent balancing, bending, squatting, reaching above shoulder height. Occasional reaching overhead, crawling and kneeling.
- May be required to pass a physical capabilities exam.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Closing Date: 1/30/2024 5:59PM MST. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.
The job details outlined in this posting represent a modified summary of the full job description. A full copy of the job description may be requested by emailing HumanResources@douglas.co.us.
In the event of an emergency/disaster in or near the County, all County employees are expected to make every effort to be available to assist the County Manager, Elected/Appointed Officials and Department Directors to ensure the continued operation of any and all necessary County functions. This may mean being available to perform additional duties and hours beyond what is normally required. In the event that an exempt employee does work more than 40 hours a week in support of County operations during an emergency, such employee may receive overtime or other appropriate wage compensation in accordance with existing County policies or at the discretion of the County.
