Traffic Controller II

City of Shreveport•Lakeshore Drive, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Traffic Controller II serves as a senior member of a two (2) person crew that rides in and works from a city vehicle with two-way radio and flashing light. Work activities include analyzing, speaking-signaling, and precision work; creating and maintaining record of work activity. The role involves installing, straightening, repairing, replacing, and cleaning traffic signs, as well as painting curbs and assisting with barricade setup. Sign creation and maintenance are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED or the equivalent.
Must possess a valid vehicle operator's license.
Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to perform assigned tasks.
Physical stamina; manual dexterity; eye-hand-foot coordination; spatial and form perception; ability and willingness to follow instructions.
Ability to acquire, during working test (probationary) period, working knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highways Commission.
Requires the senses of touch, seeing, hearing, and speaking.
Requires color, sound, depth and visual perception and discrimination.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years' experience as Traffic Controller I.

Responsibilities

Analyze, speak-signal, and perform precision work related to traffic control.
Create and maintain records of work activity.
Operate hand-operated pole driver, "twister and puller" instrument, portable washing machine, and hand tools to install, straighten, repair, replace, and clean traffic signs.
Obtain permission from property owners to trim foliage causing possible traffic hazards.
Oversee and paint curbs with spray gun and hand paint brush.
Assist in setting up barricades for work zones and special events.
Paint and create traffic and street signs using silk screen method, spray gun, cutting plotter, engravers, and hand brush.
Use drafting instruments, draw numbers and letters, and cut them to prescribed size for affixing to signs.
Perform other duties as required.
Climb ladders, reach, stoop, and kneel while lifting, carrying, pulling, or pushing moderately heavy loads.
Communicate orally.
Work in the field with exposure to electrical shock, traffic hazards, and variable weather conditions.
Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
Perform periodic standby duty assignments.
Travel locally from location to location to accomplish job assignments and visit job sites.