Senior Traffic Service Worker

Senior Traffic Service Worker (Traffic Service Worker 3A)

Come join our team! Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

The Prince George's County Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is currently seeking highly qualified applicants to fill a Senior Traffic Service Worker (Traffic Service Worker 3A), grade A13, position in the Office of Highway Maintenance.

This is senior-level skilled work in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices and signals. Individuals in this position perform the more difficult and specialized tasks related to the program to which they are assigned and normally function as crew leaders. Assignments offer opportunities for independent judgment under the general supervision of a higher-level technical supervisor. Work is performed in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures.

This position is considered essential.

The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) is responsible for nearly 2,000 miles of County-maintained roadways that range from rural to urban classifications. The transportation infrastructure includes 900 bridges, as well as shoulders, sidewalks, curbs/gutters, stormwater management facilities, driveway aprons and nearly 3,000 acres of grassy area -- all of which are maintained by staff of the Department. DPW&T's workforce keeps the County's various services moving by performing a myriad of activities which include removing snow and ice from County-maintained roadways, upgrading traffic signals, installing streetlights, clearing fallen trees, unclogging drainage inlets and maintaining stormwater management facilities, as well as performing roadway repairs ranging from potholes and sidewalk trip hazards to bridge repairs and resurfacing projects and more.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:

• Graduation from high school or a G.E.D certificate.
• Two (2) years of experience in traffic control operations.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Willing to work outdoors in any kind of weather.
• Willing to respond to emergency service calls.

An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledges, skills and abilities may be considered. Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with electrical, mechanical, construction and traffic safety background.
• Ability to perform manual labor around shop facility and signalized intersections safely, effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication with supervisors, co-workers, contractors and the general public.
• Ability to operate small hand-held power equipment (drills, soft/chop saws, impact wrenches, jigsaws).

Only online applications will be accepted. Eligibility to work:
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.

The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31. A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse. Children under the age of 26 are…