Traffic Technician #1457 - Traffic Shop - Public Works Division

Under close supervision, performs road striping, including parking lots, production of signage, and inspection and sign placement to ensure the safety of County roadways and the orderly and predictable flow of traffic.  Drives and operates paint truck and other various painting machines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics.  This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

Performs road and parking lot striping at various locations throughout the county; inspects condition of road signs and traffic signals; produces traffic signage; installs and repairs road signs for traffic control; performs striping line removal as required; may provide assistance in traffic control to insure work zone safety; completes traffic control projects; operates and maintains striping equipment including paint truck, walk behind striping machine and trail vehicle during striping operations.

Maintains complete record of work orders; files related documentation; keeps a daily log of all work related activities; researches traffic regulations; performs maintenance on traffic control equipment; assists with traffic control for special activities including but not limited to the County Fair.  May provide assistance in snow removal and ice control and/or be called upon to work during emergency weather conditions during and after normal work hours. Works around all types of moving equipment. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of manual on uniform traffic control devices.

Knowledge of ADA compliance with regards to parking lots and ADA pedestrian ramps.

Knowledge of Hamilton County traffic control program, County policies and procedures.

Knowledge of Federal, State and County codes and regulations relating to traffic control and signage.

Knowledge of the fundamental principles of supervision and traffic control.

Knowledge of County road ways and work sites.

Knowledge and general understanding of traffic signals and traffic cabinets.

Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding and applying applicable Federal and State rules and regulations, Hamilton County Policies and Procedures.

Skill in working with a variety of hand tools and other equipment such as shovels, post hole diggers, sledge hammers, etc.

Skill in working with a variety of vehicle traffic circumstances and appropriate means of control.

Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with the public, department staff, other County departments, and parts vendors.

Skill in effectively communicating in both oral and written form and in organizing and supervising equipment maintenance staff in the efficient and timely performance of quality work.

The equivalent of a high school diploma plus one (1) year of direct work experience in traffic control. Minimum of a valid Class “B” CDL is required at time of hire.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position is deemed essential/situational during inclement weather situations and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head.

Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level.

SAFETY SENSITIVE:

This position has been identified as “safety sensitive” under the definition of 49 CFR Part 40-Department of Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy. This position will be subject to drug and alcohol testing for the following:  1) post offer pre-employment 2) when there is reasonable cause 3) after an on-the-job accident or contributing to an accident 4) on a random basis 5) prior to return to duty after suspension and/or 6) as follow-up.  This is additional and also subject to the Rules and Regulations of The Employee Handbook.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work requires intermittent/moderate physical effort involving intermittent walking, standing, sitting and driving. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust while performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and is frequently exposed to hot, cold, dry, wet, dusty, muddy, windy, and/or humid conditions. The employee frequently works near moving equipment, mechanical parts, and is frequently exposed to vibrations, jostling, and bouncing. The employee may work in high, precarious places and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.

All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.

All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.

https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx

Salary : $37,214 - $46,518