Traffic Control Technician - R14634

Traffic Control Technician

Sarasota County Government

$15.35 Hourly

Sarasota, FL

Full-Time

Public Works

Continuous

About Our Job

This position is skilled work in the fabrication, installation, maintenance and repair of traffic control devices to include traffic signs, pavement markings, delineators, barricades, cones, raised pavement markers and any other device related to Traffic Operations. It also includes programming and deployment of message boards, arrow boards, etc.

Job Description

Sign Installation :

Perform locates where traffic signs and other apparatus is to be installed

Fabricate and install signs and posts

Fabricate and install delineators, barricades, cones and raised pavement markers

Load and deploy cones and barricades as directed

Program and deploy message boards and arrow boards as directed

Clean and maintain existing signs and other traffic control devices

Perform other traffic operations related functions as directed

Maintain Equipment :

Clean and service equipment and work area used in installation and repairs of traffic signs

Perform other duties and directed by management and supervisors

Work Hours : Monday Friday, 7 : 00 a.m. 3 : 30 p.m.

About You

Minimum Qualifications : A High School Diploma or its equivalent and one-year of experience in the installation and repair of traffic control devices. Must have successfully completed the International Municipal Sign Association (IMSA) sign and road markings course Level I within one-year of employment and MOT intermediate training course within six (6) months from date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications : Prefer a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "B", but not required.

Job Competencies :

Knowledge of federal, state and local standards for traffic control devices (MUTCD)

Knowledge of and ability to use tools and equipment used in the installation and repair of traffic control devices

Knowledge of safety regulations as they apply to the installation and repair of traffic control devices

Ability to work under adverse weather conditions

Physical Demands : Must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

About Everything Else

Pay : $15.35 (Step 1)

This Posting is currently Open Until Filled

Benefits

Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more!

For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.

Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.

Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)

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Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) are the keys to serving, representing and understanding our community. We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different and are committed to creating a culture of understanding and respect where our employees realize that we are stronger together.

Our vision is to have a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that attracts, develops, retains and engages a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service internally and externally.

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