TRAFFIC CONTROL TECHNICIAN I - Transportation Services

Tarrant County • Tarrant County, TX

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About The Position

The Traffic Control Technician I assists with the daily functions of Engineering Services, ensuring traffic control devices—including regulated, non-regulated, and warning signs—meet County, State, and Federal standards, regulations, and specifications. The role performs basic installations and setups under direction, supports temporary traffic control at work sites, and assists with routine maintenance, reflectivity testing, and schedules for device replacement and maintenance within Tarrant County. The technician enters corrective sign repair and maintenance requests in Cartegraph, maintains the active sign inventory, and is on call after hours for emergency regulatory traffic sign repairs or replacements. The position also operates specialized equipment for construction and road maintenance and removes obstructions that affect sign visibility. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• One year of work experience.
• Valid Class C driver license.
• Obtain a Texas Class A CDL license with tanker endorsement within eight months of hire.
• Understanding of MUTCD codes and specifications.
• Working knowledge of asphalt and concrete pavement.
• Basic knowledge of computer programs, smart levels, and digital measuring devices.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform physical activities that may include bending, hearing, keyboarding, sitting, standing, walking, climbing, stooping, lifting, pushing, and pulling; work alone and with others; and work overtime.

Nice To Haves

• Experience installing and maintaining regulated and non-regulated traffic signs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic installations and setups and the setup of temporary traffic control standards at work sites.
• Perform routine maintenance and assist with reflectivity testing and traffic control device replacement and maintenance schedules.
• Enter corrective traffic sign repair and maintenance requests in Cartegraph.
• Maintain the active regulatory and non-regulatory sign inventory.
• Provide after-hours on-call response for emergency regulatory traffic sign repair or replacement.
• Operate specialized equipment used for construction and road maintenance projects.
• Operate equipment to remove obstructions that interfere with traffic sign visibility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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