Traffic Control Technician

City of Clarksville • STREET - 199 Tenth Street Clarksville, TN

5d

About The Position

This is the first of four levels in the Traffic Control series. Incumbents design and fabricate street signs. Responsibilities may include designing and creating street signs; maintaining the tools and equipment in an assigned workspace; maintaining an inventory of materials; recycling old signs; and maintaining a database of municipal traffic signs. This position requires being able to obtain an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Certification within one year of hire. This position will remain open through September 22, 2026, or until filled.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• No experience required.
• Ability to obtain International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Certification within one year of employment with on-the-job training provided.
• Knowledge of basic street sign construction and maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of a variety of hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics used for measuring quantities and distances.
• Knowledge of City geography.
• Knowledge of recordkeeping principles.
• Knowledge of computers and related software applications.
• Skill in performing manual labor.
• Skill in understanding and carrying out written and oral instructions.
• Skill in operating small hand and power tools and other related equipment.
• Skill in applying basic mathematical skills.
• Skill in using and caring for applicable tools and equipment.
• Skill in reading and comprehending maps.
• Skill in preparing operational records.
• Skill in using a computer and related software applications.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of sign maintenance duties, which may include installing signs, replacing worn signs, recycling old signs, and/or performing related duties.
• Designs a variety of signage and fabricates signs to requested specifications.
• Issues construction signs to work crews for their use.
• Prepares a variety of operational records and reports including work orders, time records, service requests, and daily reports.
• Maintains a database of municipal traffic signs.
• Keeps sign shop clean and organized, and orders materials, blades and supplies to maintain necessary inventory levels.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
• Performs other related work as required.

What This Job Offers

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