Traffic Maintenance Technician - Road & Bridge

Overview

The County of Volusia is seeking a Traffic Maintenance Technician Trainee/I/II, depending on experience, for the Road and Bridge Division. This position is located at various locations throughout Volusia County and will perform semi-skilled and skilled manual work in the fabrication, installation, and maintenance of traffic control signs, pavement markings, and roadway striping.

Note: This position is mission essential; the selected candidate must be able to report to work to provide continued service for all man-made or natural disasters.

Salary (illustrative): Traffic Maintenance Technician Trainee – Starting $16.15/hr;
Traffic Maintenance Technician I – Starting $16.79/hr;
Traffic Maintenance Technician II – Starting $17.76/hr.

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NOTE: These are illustrative examples of the types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)

• ALL TRAFFIC MAINTENANCER TECHNICIAN LEVELS: follow instructions; attend work regularly; adhere to Federal, State, County, and Local ordinances; may be assigned to other locations; respond to emergency situations; perform other duties as assigned.

• TRAFFIC MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN TRAINEE/TRAFFIC MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I
  • Assist in preparation and assembly of all materials, tools and equipment required for installation and maintenance of traffic signs.
  • Assist in layout, installation, removal and maintenance of traffic pavement markings (painted, preformed, and hot thermoplastic).
  • Operate equipment including long line paint striper, thermoplastic trailer and applicators, forklift, 2-1/2 ton flatbed truck and various pickups.
  • Assist sign shop personnel with application of reflective, vinyl and acrylic sheeting on sign blanks, barricades or other devices; may operate computer-assisted sign fabrication software/hardware.
  • Assemble, install, maintain and repair traffic control signs and assemblies, including work zone traffic control devices; ensure compliance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
  • Document all work performed; assist with inventory control and sign shop warehouse to maintain stock levels.
  • May serve in on-call status for emergency responses after hours and for other divisions as needed.
  • Attend work regularly; adhere to ordinances; may be assigned to other locations; respond to emergencies; perform other duties as assigned.

• TRAFFIC MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II
  • Provide direction and support to lower-level technicians as directed by supervisors.
  • May serve as crew chief on pavement markings crew.
  • Perform preliminary layout for placement of traffic signs and roadway pavement markings to ensure compliance with standards.
  • Prepare sketches, drawings, and MOT plans for minor roadway construction and maintenance activities.
  • Read and interpret technical engineering drawings and work orders.
  • Safely operate and maintain striping equipment, electronic message boards, arrow boards, etc.
  • Perform computerized traffic sign fabrication and custom signs (design, weeding, sheet application, film transfer, die cut letters).
  • Ensure accuracy of documentation; assist with inventory control and documentation; prepare and maintain work orders.
  • Serve in on-call status to provide emergency response on a rotating schedule for after-hour emergencies or to support other divisions or provide temporary traffic control.

All Traffic Maintenance Technicians must have a High School diploma or GED and a valid Florida driver's license at time of hire and thereafter.

Note: Applicable certificates must be attached to your application.

Traffic Maintenance Technician Trainee – $16.15/hr This role provides semi-skilled manual work in fabrication, installation, and maintenance of traffic control signs, pavement markings, and roadway striping. Requirements include: must obtain a valid Florida Class "B" commercial driver's license (CDL) within one (1) year of appointment; and must obtain IMSA Temporary Traffic Control Technician and Level I Signs and Pavement Markings certifications within one (1) year of appointment.

Traffic Maintenance Technician I – $16.79/hr This role provides skilled manual work in fabrication,…