Sign Technician II - Correctional Officer

Hall County•Gainesville, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position operates small-medium equipment at a skilled level, including a sign truck, post driver, and post puller, for the installation of traffic control devices. The role requires supervising and training outside inmate details, performing manual labor in the maintenance and repair of county-maintained traffic control devices, assisting with asset input into an asset management program, and fabricating traffic control devices. Responsibilities include operating a sign truck for material transport, performing basic maintenance on the truck and devices, and operating a computer/tablet for work tasks, assignments, email, and asset input. The position may also involve performing road closures as assigned. A key aspect of this role is overseeing an outside work detail of inmates from the Correctional Institution, ensuring their safety and security at all times. Regular and predictable attendance is required, and other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
One year Equipment Operator I experience required.
A thorough understanding of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) to ensure signs meet national, federal, and state visibility and placement regulations.
Require or ability to obtain American Traffic Safety Services Associations (ATSSA) flagger or traffic control technician certifications.
Valid Class C Driver's License (CDL A or B preferred) and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
POST Certification required.
Knowledge of geography of the County, including major roads and landmarks.
Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures.
Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations and safe operation of vehicles and equipment.
Basic to intermediate knowledge of, and skill in, operating various types of small-medium sized equipment.
Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
Ability to effectively use computer/tablet for work tasks/assignments, asset management, and email communications.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, associates, supervisors, and the public.
Ability to perform strenuous and routine work.
Ability to lift objects of up to 100 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

CDL A or B preferred

Responsibilities

Operates small-medium equipment at a skilled level including a sign truck, post driver, post puller, etc. used in the installation of traffic control devices.
Supervises and trains outside inmate details.
Performs manual labor in the maintenance and/or repair of county-maintained traffic control devices.
Assists in inputting assets into an asset management program.
Fabricates traffic control devices.
Operates a sign truck to transport materials for the installation/repair of traffic control devices.
Performs basic maintenance on the sign truck and traffic control devices.
Operates and performs semi-skilled labor in the daily maintenance of installing, repairing, cleaning, and fabricating traffic control devices.
Operates a computer/tablet for work tasks and assignments, email communication, and asset input within the department.
May perform road closures as assigned.
Oversees an outside work detail of inmates from the Correctional Institution, always assuring their safety and security.
Performs other related duties as assigned.