Senior Traffic Service Worker

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Performs the more complex and difficult work assignments in the installation and maintenance of traffic signals.
• Able to configure traffic control devices, electronic message boards and be knowledgeable about other Intelligent transportation systems.
• Leads a crew of subordinates and participates in the installation and maintenance of traffic sign and markings on pavements.
• Operates a variety of automotive, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment, including a handheld computer in order to accomplish divisional mission.
• Performs preventive/routine maintenance and repairs on of traffic control devices.
• Prepares daily activity reports and maintains records related to assigned program.
• Performs and maintains specialized equipment such as traffic signal cabinets, controllers, Video detection cameras, Conflict monitors and bucket trucks.
• Performs break-fix and troubleshooting activities on electrical and mechanical issues pertaining to traffic signals, traffic cabinets, traffic controllers, and video detection cameras related equipment.
• Assists the supervisor with the daily operation of program to which assigned.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: See Application Instructions.
• 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).