Traffic Services Worker

Comal County • New Braunfels, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Traffic Services Worker performs routine traffic control including, but not limited to, flagging, traffic cone placement, barricade placement, and driving a pilot car. This individual will have contact with the public and must be able to perform strenuous work outdoors under all weather conditions.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Must be able to read and understand Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used as part of job, as well as applicable safety rules & regulations.
• Possess and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license and be able to provide a 3-year driving history in order to operate county vehicles.
• Become a Certified Flagger through training provided by Comal County.
• Possess and maintain flagger and work zone certifications that meet requirements applicable to the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Able to establish and maintain an effective and cooperative working relationship with other employees.
• Able to perform strenuous work outdoors under all weather conditions.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Able to write simple correspondence.
• Able to add and subtract using whole numbers.
• Able to apply commonsense understanding to carry out general written or oral instructions.
• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Assists with accomplishing traffic control tasks related to roadway maintenance and right-of-way maintenance.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with all crews.
• Know and implement the Comal County Accident Prevention Plan.
• Remove dead animals and bulky goods from the public right-of-way and private property, as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Attendance is an essential function of the job.

What This Job Offers

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