Traffic Technician I II III

About the role

The Town of Parker seeks a Traffic Technician to join our team. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about providing quality service and making a positive impact in our community.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the Town’s signs, lighting, and pavement markings; installs and repairs street signs, waterborne and thermoplastic pavement markings, outdoor area lighting, and RRFBs.
• Places and removes barricades, cones, and other traffic control and safety devices in and around work areas for construction and maintenance projects in accordance with traffic regulation requirements.
• Provides the Traffic Operations Superintendent with status reports and advises on projects and tasks related/assigned to the Traffic Services Division.
• Serves and maintains assigned equipment and makes minor mechanical adjustments and repairs on related equipment such as checking/servicing fuel, oil, and coolant levels; tire pressure and general appearance; takes necessary steps to bring equipment up to operating standards; prepares and maintains usage records.
• Installs, removes, and services equipment and tools designated for use by the Traffic Services Division in coordination with various Town programs and outside agencies.
• Participates in the Town’s snow mitigation efforts on all snow events; operates single axle and tandem dump trucks with plows.
• Responds to natural and man-made disasters by performing traffic maintenance duties as required.
• Assists the Utility Locate Program in the location of underground traffic and drainage facilities.
• Assists Traffic Signal Technicians in the repair and maintenance of traffic signals, signal luminaires and illuminated street name signs as necessary.

Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age with a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Colorado for the type of vehicle or equipment operated; safe driving record and a minimum of two (2) years of driving history.
• Technician I/II/III must be able to drive and operate all Traffic Division equipment/vehicles, fundamental knowledge of and ability to perform traffic maintenance duties, and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Technician I is typically utilized as a training platform for employees having only limited or no related work experience.
• This position is distinguished from the Technician II by the performance of limited and routine tasks and duties assigned.
• This level requires knowledge and competent demonstration of the following within 6 (six) months of hire: Ability to drive and operate all Traffic Division equipment/vehicles, fundamental knowledge of and ability to perform traffic maintenance duties, and the ability to communicate effectively.
• This level requires the following certifications to be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire: IMSA Work Zone Safety and Signs and Markings Level I, IS-100, and IS-200.
• This level requires knowledge and competent demonstration of the following within twelve (12) months of hire: Ability to drive and operate the crash truck, forklift, bucket truck, and vehicles requiring CDL.
• This level requires the following certifications/licenses to be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire: ATTSA Flagger, and a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brake and tanker endorsements.
• This level requires the following certifications to be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire: IMSA Signs and Markings Level II, IS-700, and IS-800.
• This level requires the following certifications to be obtained when eligible as coursework and testing are made available: IMSA Traffic Signal Level I.
• This level requires the following certifications to be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire: IMSA Signs Senior Technician III, IMSA Pavement Marking Senior Technician III.
• This level requires the following certifications to be obtained when eligible as coursework and testing are made available: IMSA Roadway Lighting Level I.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age with a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Colorado for the type of vehicle or equipment operated; safe driving record and a minimum of two (2) years of driving history.
• Technician I/II/III must be able to drive and operate all Traffic Division equipment/vehicles, fundamental knowledge of and ability to perform traffic maintenance duties, and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Technician I is typically utilized as a training platform for employees having only limited or no related work experience.
• This position is distinguished from the Technician II by the performance of limited and routine tasks and duties assigned.
• This level requires knowledge and competent demonstration of the following within 6 (six) months of hire: Ability to drive and operate all Traffic Division equipment/vehicles, fundamental knowledge of and ability to perform traffic maintenance duties, and the ability to communicate effectively.
• This level requires the following certifications to be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire: IMSA Work Zone Safety and Signs and Markings Level I, IS-100, and IS-200.
• This level requires knowledge and competent demonstration of the following within twelve (12) months of hire: Ability to drive and operate the crash truck, forklift, bucket truck, and vehicles requiring CDL.
• This level requires the following certifications/licenses to be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire: ATTSA Flagger, and a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brake and tanker endorsements.
• This level requires the following certifications to be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire: IMSA Signs and Markings Level II, IS-700, and IS-800.
• This level requires the following certifications to be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire: IMSA Traffic Signal Level I.
• This level requires the following certifications to be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire: IMSA Signs Senior Technician III, IMSA Pavement Marking Senior Technician III.
• This level requires the following certifications to be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire: IMSA Roadway Lighting Level I.

Skills

• Knowledge of equipment, materials, techniques, and supplies used in the maintenance of street signs, pavement markings, traffic signals, street lighting, and other electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment, materials, techniques, and supplies used in the field location of underground infrastructure.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and effectively communicate with other agencies and organizations in both verbal and written form.
• Ability to utilize computer software programs to generate reports.
• Ability to read and interpret basic plans.
• Ability to work with small work teams and foster an atmosphere of cooperative teamwork.
• Ability to coordinate activities with other departments, agencies, organizations, and individuals.
• Ability to perform a responder role within NIMS/Incident Command System.
• Ability to identify and implement risk management techniques to reduce exposure to injury, damage, and liability.
• Ability to occasionally be on-call and carry a pager to respond to emergency calls after hours; work irregular hours, weekends, evenings, or holidays in emergency situations.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including an Employee Assistance Program focused on work-life balance and overall well-being.

Pay

• Technician I Hiring Range: $24.27-$28.52/hour
• Full Salary Range: $24.27-$32.76/hour
• Technician II Hiring Range: $26.21-$30.80/hour
• Full Salary Range: $26.21-$35.39/hour
• Technician III Hiring Range: $27.72-$33.26
• Full Salary Range: $27.72-$38.81

Schedule

• Employees may work irregular hours, weekends, evenings, or holidays in emergency situations.