What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traffic Control Worker II position at Tulare County, CA?
Current vacancy is with the Resource Management Agency located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.
Typical Duties
- Use computer software, digital printers and plotters to design and fabricate traffic signs.
- Use hand and power tools, and airless spray equipment.
- Stripe roadways and apply pavement markings in paint and thermoplastic.
- Assemble and install solar-powered traffic safety devices.
- Observe and report signs in need of repair, obstructions to sign view and other potential safety hazards.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Equivalent to completion of the twelfth(12th) grade.
Knowledge of:
- Ability to read and write in English
- Basic math sufficient to make and install signs to specifications.
Skill/Ability to:
- Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers
- Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, printers, scanners, and all applicable electronic equipment.
- Read gauges such as foot-o-meters.
- Drive a single vehicle with a GVWR of more than 26,000 pounds.
- Use a variety of hand and power tools such as hammers, drills, chainsaws, augers, presses, shovels, and post hole-diggers.
- Safe work practices.
- Follow daily work layout instructions.
- Keep a daily diary.
- Understand and follow verbal and written instructions such as work assignments, maps, and shop manuals.
- Maintain sign inventory and equipment service records.
- May read plans and blueprints.
- Use a two-way radio.
- May prepare and maintain a variety of work records.
License or Certificate:
- Have or attain a “Class B” driver’s license and a tanker endorsement two (2) weeks prior to the expiration of the one-year probationary period. Attainment of the Class B license is a condition of employment.
DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
- California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD) standards pertaining to proper positioning and mounting of traffic signs.
- Sign construction materials and methods.
- County road systems.
Skill/Ability to:
- Read maps and blueprints.
- Modern sign manufacturing techniques
- Operate a hydraulic auger.
- Drive a single vehicle with a GVWR of more than 26,000 pounds.
Additional Information
College Cost Reduction Access Act
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bargaining Unit 2
The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.
Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).
Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.
Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11 years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.
Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Career Incentive Pay
Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation - 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below.
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.
Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/
The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.