GSE I - Traffic Control

City of Gulfport • Gulfport, MS

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About The Position

The GSE I performs routine unskilled manual labor and limited semi-skilled work in maintenance, construction, and service activities. Duties use standard hand tools and power-operated devices and may involve operating trucks and other automotive equipment. Work is usually performed under direct supervision. This is an essential personnel classification for emergency response; employees must report directly after an emergency to help maintain basic municipal functions.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and/or follow oral instructions.
• Ability to learn to use hand and power tools incidental to assigned tasks.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and in the interest of public safety.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, support staff, other personnel, other employees, and other departments.
• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Valid Mississippi Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience and/or technical or vocational schooling may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain traffic signals using the traffic control signal system and computer, and assist in gathering traffic count data.
• Maintain and repair radio control and communications equipment.
• Operate the signal system computer interface.
• Locate utilities.
• Investigate, review, and make timing changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor, manager, director, or mayor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED