Traffic Technician I II III

The Town of Parker•Parker, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position is a front-line provider of services and is responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of the Town’s traffic control devices and equipment. This position performs duties deemed to be safety sensitive. Employees holding this position participate in pre-employment and random drug testing under Town’s policies.

Requirements

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age with a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Colorado for the type of vehicle or equipment operated; safe driving record and a minimum of two (2) years of driving history.
Ability to drive and operate all Traffic Division equipment/vehicles, fundamental knowledge of and ability to perform traffic maintenance duties, and the ability to communicate effectively (Technician I - within 6 months of hire).
IMSA Work Zone Safety and Signs and Markings Level I, IS-100, and IS-200 certifications (Technician I - within 12 months of hire).
Ability to drive and operate the crash truck, forklift, bucket truck, and vehicles requiring CDL (Technician I - within 12 months of hire).
ATTSA Flagger, and a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brake and tanker endorsements (Technician I - within 12 months of hire).
One (1) year of experience as a Traffic Technician I for the Town of Parker, or two (2) years of equivalent experience outside the Town of Parker (Technician II).
Using electronic underground locating equipment, independently installing a traffic sign, applying street and thermoplastic pavement markings, troubleshooting and addressing simple traffic signal and lighting issues; basic knowledge of using asset management software, locating Town utilities for signals and storm sewer; towing, setting up, and deploying VMBs; basic knowledge of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), and determining the appropriate use of traffic control devices (Technician II).
IMSA Signs and Markings Level II, IS-700, and IS-800 certifications (Technician II - within 12 months of hire).
IMSA Traffic Signal Level I certification (Technician II - when eligible).
Three (3) years of experience as a Traffic Technician for the Town with two (2) years as a Traffic Technician II, or five (5) years of equivalent experience outside the Town of Parker (Technician III).
Knowledge of laying out and applying street markings according to the MUTCD Standards, installing and maintaining RRFBs, maintaining and operating striping equipment, full knowledge of using asset management software; independently identifying signage needing replacement and/or upgrade and completing related work; extensive knowledge of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD); ability to contact vendors to order supplies for inventory, designing and deploying traffic control for various applications on Town streets for projects which include lane closures, shoulder closures, and moving operations (Technician III).
IMSA Signs Senior Technician III, IMSA Pavement Marking Senior Technician III certifications (Technician III - within 12 months of hire).
IMSA Roadway Lighting Level I certification (Technician III - when eligible).
Knowledge of equipment, materials, techniques, and supplies used in the maintenance of street signs, pavement markings, traffic signals, street lighting, and other electrical equipment.
Knowledge of equipment, materials, techniques, and supplies used in the field location of underground infrastructure.
Skill in following verbal and written instructions and effectively communicating with other agencies and organizations in both verbal and written form.
Skill in utilizing computer software programs to generate reports.
Skill in reading and interpreting basic plans.
Ability to work with small work teams and foster an atmosphere of cooperative teamwork.
Ability to coordinate activities with other departments, agencies, organizations, and individuals.
Ability to perform a responder role within NIMS/Incident Command System.
Ability to identify and implement risk management techniques to reduce exposure to injury, damage, and liability.
Ability to occasionally be on-call and carry a pager to respond to emergency calls after hours; work irregular hours, weekends, evenings, or holidays in emergency situations.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.

Responsibilities

Maintains the Town’s signs, lighting, and pavement markings; installs and repairs street signs, waterborne and thermoplastic pavement markings, outdoor area lighting, and RRFBs.
Places and removes barricades, cones, and other traffic control and safety devices in and around work areas for construction and maintenance projects in accordance with traffic regulation requirements.
Provides the Traffic Operations Superintendent with status reports and advises on projects and tasks related/assigned to the Traffic Services Division.
Services and maintains assigned equipment and makes minor mechanical adjustments and repairs on related equipment such as checking/servicing fuel, oil, and coolant levels; tire pressure and general appearance; takes necessary steps to bring equipment up to operating standards; prepares and maintains usage records.
Installs, removes, and services equipment and tools designated for use by the Traffic Services Division in coordination with various Town programs and outside agencies.
Participates in the Town’s snow mitigation efforts on all snow events; operates single axle and tandem dump trucks with plows.
Responds to natural and man-made disasters by performing traffic maintenance duties as required.
Assists the Utility Locate Program in the location of underground traffic and drainage facilities.
Assists Traffic Signal Technicians in the repair and maintenance of traffic signals, signal luminaires and illuminated street name signs as necessary.
Complies with and ensures compliance with all Town and Departmental values, policies, procedures, and philosophies.
Performs other related duties as assigned.