Traffic Technician I or II

Company: City of Arvada
Location: Arvada
Posted on: October 23, 2024

Job Description:

Position Purpose
Traffic Technician I
Installs, removes maintains signs and pavement markings to ensure the safe and efficient movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

Traffic Technician II
Designs all traffic signs utilizing a computerized fabrication system. Installs, removes and maintains signs and pavement markings to insure the safe and efficient movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

The City of Arvada promotes Equal Pay for Equal Work. Starting salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity. The range listed reflects the entire range and typical placement is entry to mid range. Posting reflects full salary range for Traffic Technician I.

2024 Salary Range/ Career Advancement:Traffic Technician I $47,402 - $64,816Traffic Technician II $52,256 - $71,453
Hiring process includes: Application, interview, references, background, physical.


Essential Functions / Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSRequired to be able to assemble, lift, install or remove all types of traffic road signs and markers using the necessary equipment to complete these tasks. Gas powered post driver, hydraulic post puller, hand tools. Makes sure that all signs throughout the City of Arvada are clear from obstructions, graffiti, stickers, tree limbs, garage sale signs and are straight. Assist in sign shop at times to weed sign face material and apply vinyl sign face material to aluminum blanks when needed. Assists other crew members with the installation and removal of pavement markings using various paint equipment and grinders.Maintains a daily log of detailed information that pertains to signs (location, sign type, material used and direction).Maintains an updated numbered tag system of all signs installed or removed.Assists with the installation of data collection equipment required for speed/volume studies.Assists with the setup of speed monitoring devices.Assists with site distance studies..Frequently operates a personal or City-owned motor vehicle to drive to and from work locations throughout the City.Demonstrates a respectful attitude towards customers and coworkers that promotes teamwork, open communication, and effective customer service. Acts with the customer in mind, responds to requests promptly and provides effective services or solutions for customers.Exercises appropriate level of initiative and judgment to make decisions within the scope of assigned authority.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of and follows signs designs as per the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Ability to read and follow written instructions and designs as per sign work orders, or verbal instructions. Ability to install and pick up traffic road tubes (hoses) on all roadways throughout the City of Arvada.Ability to perform manual traffic counts at times. With a hand held traffic counter and be able to download data.Ability to assist or install heat applied thermoplastic preformed bike, arrows and handicapped symbols with the use of a propane torch and propane. Ability assist or to do all types of layout or application work for established parking lots stalls, railroad crossings, stop bars and crosswalks. On existing roadways, new overlay, chip seal, or slurry seal roadways. Utilizing paint or plastic markings. Ability to kneel, bend, stoop and lift. Ability to set up all pre warning construction signs needed before installing crosswalks or railroad crossing and assist flagging traffic on all roadways if needed.Ability to assist in all types of layout work for road markings, centerlines, bike trails, edge lines. All layout work requires the ability to walk long distances on new hot asphalt, chip seal or slurry seal with traffic present or in construction zones. It requires a person to be able to stoop, kneel and bend while marking the road with tape, chip seal markers, or spray paint. Ability to assist in the setup of all road marking machines, loading machines with latex paint, glass beads, water and fuel. After machines are loaded with paint it is required to clean up all paint load hoses.Ability to operate and maintain a gas powered manually operated parking lot paint striper. Ability to operate and maintain a gas powered manually operated line eradicator (line remover).Ability to be certified on and operate a gas powered forklift for loading and unloading all types of material.Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner.Frequently operates a personal or City-owned motor vehicle to drive to and from work locations throughout the City.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:Proficient in exercising initiative and judgment as well as making decision within the scope of assignment authority.Must be able to adjust daily schedule to make sure priority work is done first.Keeps an open communication link between the citizens of Arvada and fellow employees as well as other departments throughout the City of Arvada.Good hand and eye coordination.Physically able to walk long distances, bend, stoop, kneel and lift.Work in heavy traffic work zones.Knowledge and ability to flag traffic in work zones.
--Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job-- SCOPE OF AUTHORITY:Receives general supervision under the direction of the traffic field operation supervisor and the traffic crew foreman. Daily priorities are established by crew supervisor. Expected to evaluate and respond to new situations that require immediate attention. Guidance in handling irregular situations may be required.

Qualifications - Working Environment / Minimum Qualifications
Traffic Technician I
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:The work environment/physical activities described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an outdoor environment. Requires working in traffic areas with daily exposure to loud machinery and automobile noises, paint, adhesive fumes and automobile exhaust. Exposure to all types of weather conditions, hot, cold, wet, humid and windy conditions results in marked bodily discomfort. Working with sharp utensils such as razor knife, flat razor scrapers, aluminum sign blanks, vinyl sign face material. Working with latex traffic marking paint, simple green cleaning material, spray adhesive removers, graffiti spray removers, crosswalk tape, P-50 spray adhesive, thermoplastic heat applied symbols, propane, gasoline, and diesel fuel. Requires the ability to lift and move all types of traffic signs assembled on steel sign poles (8', 10', 11' long), sign faces, rolled vinyl material and different shape of aluminum sign blank materials. Requires the ability to work with a manually hand operated tamper cart that requires operator to hand load 4 each 50 lbs. weights total weight 200 lbs. onto tamper cart to roll in crosswalk material. Requires the ability to operate daily electric hand operated impact wrench, socket wrenches, hand held wrenches, screwdrivers, punches, chisels, band saw, sign banding material and equipment, 12oz./ 5lbs./16lbs.sledge hammers. Requires the ability to lift a 57lbs. gas operated vibrating post driver (Ponjar) to install sign post bases. This can cause exposure to a shaking object that could cause a strain on the body or extremities and exposure to constant loud sounds of pitch or levels sufficient to cause marked distraction or possible hearing loss. Ear protection is advised. Operation of this post driver 57lbs. (Ponjar) is done with the assistance of one (1) other employee, and at times one (1) employee may be required to lift and operate this same post driver 57lbs. (Ponjar) at times with no assistance. Ear protection advised. Requires the ability to operate and maintain a truck mounted hydraulic operated post puller, and manual post puller. Requires the ability to walk long distances while doing layout work with a can of spray paint, plastic chip seal markers, or tape on new overlay asphalt, chip seal or slurry seal roadways. Requires the ability to stoop, kneel, reach, climb and lift. Handle bolts, nuts, washers, screws, rivets, sign brackets, banding material, banding clips. Requires the ability to stoop, kneel, bend and manually lift 1 boxes of preformed rolled tape 12"x 25 yds. of material that weigh 44 lbs. from the floor or a skid onto a table to be cut with a razor knife into required length. Average boxes cut per day 10- 15 each. Then physically hand load material onto a trailer with the assistance of one other employee. Requires the ability to operate a manually hand operated push tamper cart that has 4 each 50 lbs. weights a total of 200 lbs. added to tamper cart for rolling in crosswalk material.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE):High school diploma or GED equivalence with one (1) year experience in the installation and maintenance of traffic signs and pavement markings or other closely related field. Valid Colorado driver's license and acceptable driving record is required. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age old. Basic computer skills. Working knowledge of construction practices and tools. Ability to obtain certification for forklift operator and IMSA Work Zone Traffic Control Safety Certification, and Flaggers certification within 1 year of employment.
Preferred Qualifications: A commercial driver's license
Traffic Technician II
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:The work environment/physical activities described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Work is primarily performed in an outdoor environment. Requires working in traffic areas with daily exposure to loud machinery and automobile noises, paint, adhesive fumes and automobile exhaust. Exposure to all types of weather conditions, hot, cold, wet, humid and windy conditions results in marked bodily discomfort. Working with sharp utensils such as razor knife, flat razor scrapers, aluminum sign blanks, vinyl sign face material. Working with latex traffic marking paint, simple green cleaning material, spray adhesive removers, graffiti spray removers, crosswalk tape, P-50 spray adhesive, thermoplastic heat applied symbols, propane, gasoline and diesel fuel. Requires the ability to work with a computerized sign fabrication system and plotter. Requires the ability to lift and move all types of traffic signs assembled on steel sign poles (8', 10' 11' long), sign faces, rolled vinyl material and different shape of aluminum sign blank materials. Requires the ability to work with a manually hand operated tape applicator cart, and a manually hand operated tamper cart that requires operator to hand load 4 each 50 lbs. weights total weight 200 lbs. onto tamper cart to roll in crosswalk material. Requires the ability to operate daily electric hand operated impact wrench, socket wrenches, hand held wrenches, screwdrivers, punches, chisels, band saw, sign banding material and equipment, 12oz./ 5lbs./16 lbs.sledge hammers. Requires the ability to lift a 57lb gas operated vibrating post driver (Ponjar) to install sign post bases. This can cause exposure to a shaking object that could cause a strain on the body or extremities and exposure to constant loud sounds of pitch or levels sufficient to cause marked distraction or possible hearing loss. Ear protection is advised. Operation of this post driver 57lbs. (Ponjar) is done with the assistance of one (1) other employee, and at times one (1) employee may be required to lift and operate this same post driver (57lbs.) (Ponjar) at times with no assistance. Ear protection advised. Requires the ability to operate and maintain a truck mounted hydraulic operated post puller and manual post puller. Requires the ability to walk long distances while doing layout work with a can of spray paint, plastic chip seal markers, or tape on new overlay asphalt, chip seal or slurry seal roadways. Requires the ability to stoop, kneel, reach, climb and lift. Handle bolts, nuts, washers, screws, rivets, sign brackets, banding material, banding clips. MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE):High school diploma or GED equivalence with three(3) years experience in installation and maintenance of traffic signs and pavement markings. At least three(3) years of experience in designing and fabricating traffic signs utilizing a computerized fabrication system Knowledge and understanding of the MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices). The ability to operate the rear/paint gun end of the city paint truck. Must be at least eighteen (18) years old or older. Basic computer skills. Working knowledge of construction, traffic control safety, road layout standards and procedures. Certified for forklift operator, Flaggers certification, IMSA Level I Work Zone Traffic Control Safety and IMSA Level I Signs & Marking Technician Certification A valid Colorado driver's license and acceptable driving record is required.
Preferred Qualifications: A commercial driver's license



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