What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traffic Systems Technician position at City of Big Spring?
This position is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of city road and traffic signs.
- Inspects city roads for damaged or missing signs; repairs or replaces signs as needed.
- Removes paint and/or graffiti from vandalized signs.
- Fabricates all signs for city streets and roads.
- Monitors traffic counters at various city intersections and roads; develops traffic count reports.
- Erects barricades, detours, and all signs associated with road and bridge closings and construction projects.
- Utilizes a post-puller to remove sign posts; installs sign posts.
- Maintains inventory of supplies needed; keeps records of tools and supplies used.
- Maintains records of replaced and damaged signs.
- Paints and repaints traffic safety pavement markings such as stop bars, stop aheads, railroad crossings; flags traffic when painting, during sign installation, and during department seal coat operations.
- Responds to complaints concerning traffic signs.
- Responds to emergency service calls as required; remains on call after hours a minimum one week per month. The employee may be required to work overtime or comp time with little, or no notice at any hour or day of the year, as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
- Knowledge of basic maintenance tools.
- Possession of a valid Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) issued by the State of Texas for the type of vehicle or equipment operated within one year of hire.
- Knowledge of city policies and procedures pertaining to the installation, maintenance, and repair of signs.
- Knowledge of the geography of the city.
- Knowledge of welding and fabricating techniques.
- Skill in utilizing a post-puller.
- Skill in the proper use of chemicals and solvents.
- Skill in driving a truck.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
Salary : $39,256
