Traffic Technician I

Mesa County•Grand Junction, CO

1d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Employees in this job participate in a variety of activities designed to enhance highway safety and user efficiency through traffic control, signing, and marking situations. Disseminate basic traffic related information to the general public and other government agencies Document activities Deploy and remove Temporary Work Zone Traffic Zones for construction projects and emergencies as directed Program, deploy, and retrieve speed monitors as directed Program, deploy, and retrieve variable message boards as directed Deploy and retrieve automatic traffic counter equipment as directed Assist with turning movements recording as directed Install new and refurbish existing pavement markings as directed (includes loading and handling of bulk materials) Install and maintain permanent traffic control signage as directed Assists with sight distance measurement and maintenance as directed Performs basic traffic signal maintenance (housekeeping) Performs inventory tracking and assists with procurement procedures Oral and written communications must be clear and effective. Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Associate’s degree or vocational/technical school training and two (2) years of related experience. Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

Nice To Haves

Class “B” Colorado Commercial Driver's License preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Enhance highway safety and user efficiency through traffic control, signing, and marking situations
Disseminate basic traffic related information to the general public and other government agencies
Document activities
Deploy and remove Temporary Work Zone Traffic Zones for construction projects and emergencies as directed
Program, deploy, and retrieve speed monitors as directed
Program, deploy, and retrieve variable message boards as directed
Deploy and retrieve automatic traffic counter equipment as directed
Assist with turning movements recording as directed
Install new and refurbish existing pavement markings as directed (includes loading and handling of bulk materials)
Install and maintain permanent traffic control signage as directed
Assists with sight distance measurement and maintenance as directed
Performs basic traffic signal maintenance (housekeeping)
Performs inventory tracking and assists with procurement procedures
Oral and written communications must be clear and effective
Performs other related duties as assigned