Traffic Operations Technician I (CDL Required)

City and County of Denver•Denver, CO

5d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Traffic Operations Technician I works outdoors in the field throughout the City and County of Denver, reporting to the Roslyn Building at the beginning and end of each shift. The role supports the installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of traffic-control signs and pavement markings, and helps maintain safe, traffic-controlled work zones. Work is performed with a crew in a team-focused environment. Schedules are generally Monday through Friday, either 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. or 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., depending on the program. The position may require a variable schedule during emergencies and work in inclement weather. During snow emergencies, the technician performs seasonal street-maintenance duties. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, relevant traffic signs and markings or construction experience, a valid driver’s license, and a valid CDL B with appropriate endorsements at the time of application. The City and County of Denver offers a stated target pay of $25.00–$28.00 per hour based on experience and education, along with benefits for full-time employees.

Requirements

High school graduation or a GED, HiSET, or TASC certificate; an appropriate combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum requirements.
One year of experience with traffic signs and markings, or general commercial, industrial, or civil construction experience that includes six months operating light- to medium-sized equipment.
Valid driver’s license at the time of application.
Valid CDL B with appropriate endorsements at the time of application.
Ability to work a variable schedule due to possible emergencies and in inclement weather.
Attention to detail in field work and data entry using asset-management systems.
MS Office computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Active CDL A or B.
Team-focused work ethic, including punctuality, flexibility, collaboration, and innovation.

Responsibilities

Install, construct, maintain, and repair traffic-control signs and pavement markings.
Remove damaged or old signs and signposts; break up concrete bases; prepare and pour concrete; cut metal poles and bases; and install new posts and signs.
Measure, lay out, stencil, stripe, paint, and maintain pavement markings, including lane and center lines, crosswalks, turn arrows, stop bars, rail crossings, parking stalls, and curbs; remove conflicting markings with grinders or road-milling equipment.
Operate street-striping trucks and related equipment; fill paint and reflective-bead tanks, follow placement standards, calibrate spray guns, operate gauges and paint pumps, and use an optical pointer to ensure line accuracy.
Operate equipment used for traffic-marking installation and maintenance, including paint stripers, mixers, paint guns, line removers, forklifts, compressors, drill presses, post pounders and pullers, grinders, and augers.
Operate vehicles; perform pre-trip inspections; and log, record, and prepare daily work reports for management.
Assist with the design, fabrication, and construction of traffic and other designated signs using computers and graphics equipment.
Place and remove barricades, cones, and other traffic-control and safety devices around work areas in accordance with traffic regulations.
During snow emergencies, perform seasonal street maintenance, including snow plowing, salting and sanding, clearing snow and ice from sidewalks and other areas, and hauling snow and ice away by truck.

Benefits

Guaranteed lifelong monthly pension after vesting following five years of service.
457B retirement plan.
140 hours of PTO earned within the first year.
12 paid holidays, one personal holiday, one Wellness Day, and one volunteer day per year.
Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective within one month of the start date.

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