Wrong Way and School Zone Sign Technician

Job Posting Title

Wrong Way and School Zone Sign Technician

Wrong Way and School Zone Sign Technician

345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Chief Engineer
- Project Delivery
- Traffic
- Traffic Operations

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Full time

Regular

• Level I - $45,300
• Level II - $49,900
• Level III - $54,900
• Level IV - $60,800

• Our benefits go beyond the basics, offering annual benefit allowances, a variety of health, dental, and vision plan options, paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year, 11 paid holidays, robust retirement savings plans, and an EAP & wellness program to support you every step of the way.

• The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.

• The State offers several different medical, dental, and vision plans to better fit your needs. Including options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

• Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan: available to employees who began State employment after November 1st, 2015.
• Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of 4.5%.
• Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above.
• OPERS Defined Benefit Plan: available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS.

• 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
• 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.
• 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.
• 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
• Sick leave:
  Accrued at 15 days per year

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.

• EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems.

Position Title:

Transportation Specialist

Department:
Traffic

Division: 9

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Location:

200 NE 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105

The Wrong Way and School Zone Sign Technician supports each district with the installation, maintenance, and inspection of traffic control devices, with a primary focus on wrong-way detection systems and school zone safety systems. This position ensures public safety by maintaining clear, visible, and compliant sign age systems in high-risk and sensitive areas. Responsibilities include performing entry-level work related to the installation, repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance of traffic systems, communication networks, illumination, and data collection devices.

Work may occur in heavy traffic conditions, require extensive statewide travel, and involve interaction with governmental and private entities. Employees in this role follow specific instructions and complete assignments under frequent review by an immediate supervisor

• Install and maintain wrong-way detection signs and systems on roadways and ramps.
• Set up and service school zone signs, including flashing beacons and speed limit indicators.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure signs are visible, functional, and compliant with MUTCD standards, ODOT standards, and Manufacturer standards.
• Respond to emergency sign repair requests and traffic safety concerns.
• Collaborate with engineers and field crews to improve traffic safety infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate records of sign locations, maintenance activities, and inventory.
• Assists in inspecting construction methods, workmanship and maintenance procedures to ensure contractors build, install and maintain traffic-related systems/equipment in accordance with plans and specifications and contract requirements.
• Assists in installing, maintaining, modifying, adjusting, testing, troubleshooting, inspecting, and/or repairing electronic traffic control, communication, traffic data collection, and/or illumination systems.
• Assists in installing, troubleshooting and maintaining hardware and software pertaining to traffic systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems or the Statewide Traffic Analysis and Reporting System.
• Assists in maintaining stock and equipment to ensure necessary tools, products and materials are available for scheduled projects.
• Follows applicable safety procedures when working in an area where other utilities such as high voltage lines, gas lines, water and sewage lines and heavy traffic are located.
• Learns to identify, troubleshoot, problem solve and identify possible new site characteristics.
• Learns to install, maintain and replace cameras, motorized LED and fiber optic signs and cable and communication modems; monitors…