Traffic Specialist (L)

NATURE OF WORK

Technical responsibility for installing and maintaining traffic control devices and signing within the city’s streets and roadways. Work is performed under the general direction of the Street & Traffic Manager and Street & Traffic Superintendent.

Essential Functions Of Work

• Performs physical and functional maintenance on traffic control signs, pavement markings, and other traffic control devices. (50%)
• Administers the sign maintenance program by scheduling installation and maintenance activities; installation of pavement markings, cleaning sign faces; trimming tree branches or shrubs that obstruct traffic signs and signals; and conducting nighttime sign reflectivity inspections. (10%)
• Conducts regular inspections of city streets, avenues and roadways to ensure traffic sign integrity. (15%)
• Performs basic traffic studies such as average daily traffic counts, intersection volume counts, speed studies, intersection delay studies, pedestrian volume counts, sight distance measurements, etc. (10%)
• Maintains a computer inventory of traffic signs, parts and installation hardware. (10%)
• Operate trucks and heavy equipment in snow and ice removal, sanding operations and the hauling of materials to and from work sites. (5%)

Education & Experience

High School diploma or equivalent.
Two years of practical experience in traffic signal and signing installation and maintenance desirable.

Necessary Special Qualifications

• Level II IMSA certification on Roadway Signs and Markings.
• Valid Montana Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement.
• As of January 6, 2020, employers of CDL drivers must query the Clearinghouse to verify that a current or prospective driver is not prohibited from operating Commercial Motor Vehicles or performing other safety sensitive functions. CDL Drivers must now be registered with the FMCSA Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit the website at https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Safety
• Quality Orientated
• Team Player
• Time Management
• Thoroughness
• Technical Capacities

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not supervise staff.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is exposed to cold, heat, noise, traffic, and electrical components. Frequently works at heights up to 40 feet from an aerial truck in or near moving traffic.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, twisting, reaching, riding and performing similar body movements.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 90 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving over 90 pounds.
• Hand/eye coordination sufficient to operate a personal computer, office equipment and a motor vehicle.
• The ability to talk and hear in person or by telephone.
• The ability to see and read instructions and reports.

Expected Hours of Work

The work schedule is a 40-hour work week, Sunday through Saturday. Work is typically performed Monday through Friday. This position is a non-exempt and eligible for overtime. Any overtime must be authorized prior to working.

Full-time Employee Benefits

The City of Great Falls offers a complete benefits package to our full-time employee including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement/pensions, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The City offers life and long term disability insurance to all full-time non-union employees. Union employees receive longevity pay. Optional plans are available for employees, flexible spending account, and 457 deferred compensation accounts. To learn more details, visit our full-time benefits page.