Traffic Technician II (A8)

City of Annapolis•Annapolis, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Annapolis is seeking a skilled, experienced, and dependable public works professional for a senior-level role on its Traffic Maintenance crew. The Traffic Technician II performs advanced installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, fabrication, and repair of municipal traffic control devices, including electro-mechanical and solid-state traffic signals, street signs, and pavement markings. The position serves as a senior crew member and assumes lead worker responsibilities for temporary and junior personnel. It includes regularly scheduled rotating emergency callback duty and assistance with municipal snow removal operations.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma (GED).
At least two years of experience as a Traffic Technician I or in an equivalent traffic control position; a combination of other traffic operations skills, electrical experience, or supervisory experience may be substituted.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Availability for emergency callback duty for traffic signal or sign repair on a regularly scheduled rotating basis.
Consent to pre-employment and random drug/alcohol testing consistent with federal, state, and City safety-sensitive guidelines.
Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex malfunctions in electro-mechanical and solid-state traffic signal devices.
Thorough knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Institute of Traffic Engineers (ITE) standards, National Electrical Code (NEC), and local City ordinances.
Skill in sheet metal fabrication and geometric roadway layout for pavement striping.
Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals and to record and analyze tube and video traffic counter data.
Knowledge of work-zone traffic safety procedures, electrical and electronic trade practices, and hazards associated with high-voltage and roadway work.
Visual acuity sufficient to distinguish the full range of the color spectrum.
Within 12 months of hire, pursue required coursework and obtain IMSA Level II Certification in Traffic Signals, IMSA Level I Signs and Markings Specialist Certification, Work Zone Safety Certification, Forklift Safety Certification, and a Maryland Certified Flagger Card, or acceptable equivalents.

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior member of the Traffic Maintenance crew and assume lead worker responsibilities over temporary and other crew personnel.
Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair traffic control devices, including signal controllers, variable message signs, arrow boards, and solar-powered school flashers.
Lay out street dimensions for pavement marking applications, operate line striping machines, and grind existing pavement markings.
Monitor, interpret, record, and analyze data from tube-type and video traffic counter equipment.
Fabricate, install, and maintain traffic signs, posts, flag brackets, and red curb markings.
Coordinate sign post locations with underground utilities before excavation and direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic through work zones using flagging procedures.
Operate forklifts and conduct minor preventive mechanical and electrical maintenance on service-area equipment.
Perform general shop and grounds maintenance.
Maintain work order records and inventory logs and respond to customer inquiries.
Participate in regularly scheduled rotating emergency callback duty for traffic signal or sign repair.
Assist with municipal snow removal operations.