Traffic Sign Technician I

Nassau County Board of County Commissioners•Nassau County, FL

13d

About The Position

This is a service maintenance position focused on installing and maintaining traffic and street signs and applying pavement markers. The position reports to an assigned supervisor and works a 40-hour week; overtime may be required. Work takes place in indoor and outdoor field environments, with exposure to heat, dust, odors, fumes, cold, and wet adverse climatic conditions. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. The position assists with traffic signal maintenance under supervision and training, and attends periodic technical training related to highway signage, maintenance, and installation. Employees may be assigned other related duties. The position may be required to work in a safety-sensitive capacity during an emergency declaration or other operational need.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalency diploma, unless exempt under the Local 630 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Possess a valid State Driver's License.
Obtain and maintain FDOT Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (IMOT) Certification within six months of hire.
Knowledge of guidelines, work instructions, routines, and procedures for installing, maintaining, and repairing traffic and street signs and applying pavement markings.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for streets and highways published by the Federal Highway Administration.
Ability to communicate courteously, tactfully, and effectively with County employees, supervisors, vendor and manufacturing representatives, personnel from other government agencies, and members of the public.
Ability to perform mathematical computations, prepare and maintain records, and read maps.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to perform manual labor, including lifting, loading, unloading, and transporting materials.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to erect signs and mix small batches of concrete.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including lifting up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assist with fabrication, assembly, installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic and street signs.
Assist with painting pavement markings using a striping machine, brush, spray gun, and other equipment as necessary.
Operate a motor vehicle to travel to and from work sites and pick up supplies and equipment.
Prepare and maintain records of completed tasks.
Provide information, answer questions, and obtain clarification on issues related to traffic and street signs and pavement markings.
Use shovels, posthole diggers, hand tools, air compressors, and jackhammers.
Perform manual labor, including digging holes and lifting, loading, and unloading materials and equipment.
Assist with traffic signal maintenance under supervision and training.
Attend and complete periodic technical training related to highway signage, maintenance, and installation duties.
Complete written documentation related to the job function.
Perform other related duties as assigned or required.