Sign Technician II - Correctional Officer

Sign Technician II/Corrections Officer

Operates small-medium equipment at a skilled level including a sign truck, post driver, post puller, etc. used in the installation of traffic control devices. Required to supervise and train outside inmate details and perform manual labor in the maintenance and/or repair of county-maintained traffic control devices. Also assisting in inputting assets into an asset management program and the fabrication of traffic control devices.

Operates a sign truck to transport materials for the installation/repair of traffic control devices.

Performs basic maintenance on the sign truck and traffic control devices.

Operates and performs semi-skilled labor in the daily maintenance of installing, repairing, cleaning, and fabricating traffic control devices.

Operates a computer/tablet for work tasks and assignments, email communication, and asset input within the department.

May perform road closures as assigned.

Hall County Sign Technicians II / Correctional Officers will be required to oversee an outside work detail of inmates from the Correctional Institution, always assuring their safety and security.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Materials and equipment used include traffic control devices, firearms, concrete/asphalt saws, post puller, post driver, distance measuring equipment, office equipment/computer, hand tools, service truck, slope meter, tablet, mobile radio, traffic survey equipment, press sign design & fabrication equipment.

Education and experience:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. One year Equipment Operator I experience required. Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the minimum level of qualifications stated above.

MUTCD Guidelines: A thorough understanding of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices to ensure signs meet national, federal, and state visibility and placement regulations.

Safety

Certifications:

Require or ability to obtain American Traffic Safety Services Associations (ATSSA) flagger or traffic control technician certifications.

Licenses and

Certifications:

Valid Class C Driver's License (CDL A or B preferred) and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). POST Certification required. Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, incumbents will be subject to random drug testing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of geography of the County, including major roads and landmarks. Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures. Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations and safe operation of vehicles and equipment. Basic to intermediate knowledge of, and skill in, operating various types of small-medium sized equipment. Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor. Ability to effectively use computer/tablet for work tasks/assignments, asset management, and email communications.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, associates, supervisors, and the public. Ability to perform strenuous and routine work. Ability to lift objects of up to 100 pounds. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Physical Ability:
Essential functions continuously require the ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting/standing); move oneself about the worksite by walking; ascend and descend ladders, stairs, and ramps; reach overhead; position oneself by crouching or kneeling; maintain body equilibrium to prevent failing when walking, standing, crouching or navigating narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces; push or pull items; repetitively use hands/arms/legs;

grasp items; and move/transport items weighing up to 25lbs. Incumbents constantly must think analytically; handle stress…