Traffic Controller I

City of Shreveport • Lakeshore Drive, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Traffic Controller I serves as a junior member of a two (2) person crew that rides in and works from a city vehicle with two-way radio and flashing light. This role involves operating various tools and equipment to install, repair, and maintain traffic signs, as well as painting curbs and setting up work zones. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks. A key aspect of the role is acquiring knowledge of the Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) within the first year of employment. The work environment includes exposure to electrical shock, traffic hazards, and variable weather conditions, with the possibility of overtime, weekend, and holiday work, including standby duty. Local travel between job sites is also required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and GED, or the equivalent.
• Must possess a valid vehicle operator's license.
• Physical stamina; manual dexterity; eye-hand-foot coordination; spatial and form perception; and ability and willingness to follow instructions.
• Ability to acquire during working test (probationary) period, working knowledge of the Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highways Commission within one (1) year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operates hand-operated pole driver, "twister and puller" instrument, portable washing machine and various hand tools to install, straighten, repair, replace and clean traffic signs.
• Paints curbs with spray gun and hand paint brush.
• Assists in setting up barricades for work zones and special events.
• Uses silk screen method, spray gun and hand brush, as applicable, to paint and create traffic and street signs.
• Able to use drafting instruments, draw letters and numbers and cuts them to prescribed size for affixing to signs.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

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