Sign Technician III - 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, and operating a tablet/computer for asset management, inventory control, and fabrication/design of traffic control devices. The Sign Technician III/Corrections Officer will assist the Crew Chief in daily functions and support the supervisor in their absence. Responsibilities include semi-skilled labor in the daily maintenance, installation, repair, cleaning, and fabrication of traffic control devices. Computer/tablet use is essential for sign fabrication and design, inputting assets, managing requests within an asset management platform, and email communication. The role involves operating a sign truck for material transport, performing basic maintenance on the truck and devices, and maintaining inventory by organizing stock, requesting supplies, and monitoring low stock items. Additional duties may include performing road closures, assisting in school flasher maintenance, traffic surveys, guardrail/marking inspections, detour/traffic rerouting, and message board placement, maintenance, and programming. 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.
Two years combined Equipment Operator I or II 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.
Operates a tablet/computer for asset management, inventory control, and fabrication/design of traffic control devices.
Assists Crew Chief in daily functions as assigned.
Supports supervisor in daily activities in their absence.
Operates and performs semi-skilled labor in the daily maintenance of installing, repairing, cleaning, and fabricating traffic control devices.
Operates a computer/tablet for fabrication and design of signs, inputting assets and request/task within an asset management platform, and email communication.
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.
Maintains Inventory: Organizes stock, request supplies, and keeps watch on low stock items.
May perform road closures as assigned.
May assist in School Flasher Maintenance, Traffic Surveys, Guardrail/Marking Inspections, Detour/traffic rerouting, and Message Board placement, maintenance, and programming.
Oversees an outside work detail of inmates from the Correctional Institution, always assuring their safety and security.
Performs other related duties as assigned.