Traffic Services Technician, Senior

Salary : $56,217.00 - $87,839.00 Annually

Location : Empire Township / Rosemount, MN

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 50050.25.001

Department : TRAFFIC OPERATIONS - 2420301

Opening Date : 02 / 24 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 7 / 2025 4 : 30 PM Central

General Description

POSTING TYPE : Open-competitive

DEPARTMENT : Transportation

HOURS : Full-time

FULL SALARY RANGE : $56,217 - $87,839 / year (106 grade Level)

LOCATION : Empire Maintenance Facility

UNION : None

CLOSE DATE : 4 : 30 p.m. on Friday, March 4, 2025

What You'll Do

The Senior Traffic Services Technician performs complex and safety sensitive operation and maintenance activities on the County's sign and traffic signal system. Staff is responsible for addressing all areas of sign maintenance (design, fabrication, installation, inventory, GIS updates), manages work zone traffic controls, signal maintenance, traffic project inspections and installation of pavement markings. Tasks may include leading work crews, inspection of traffic area contract work, and coordination with MnDOT, cities, and contractors. Work is performed in close collaboration with Principal Engineering Specialists. Staff in this position may also provide assistance to the highway maintenance area as a snow-plow operator as needed.

Who We Are

Dakota County is Minnesota's third largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. Our motto is "Be More" and we strive every day to achieve excellence in public service, with a focus on four values : Service, Integrity, People, and Innovation.

Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two-year certificate program in Electronic Technology, Civil Engineering, Electronics AND two years of experience in the areas of signal maintenance, traffic signal project inspection, pavement marking and / or signing.
• Four years of experience in the areas of signal maintenance, traffic signal project inspection, pavement marking and / or signing.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience to equal or exceed 4 (four) years. Experience must be specific to signal maintenance, traffic signal project inspection, pavement marking and / or signing.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License within 12 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Pursuant to Dakota County Policy and Procedures Manual Section 3102 (L), this position is designated as Safety Sensitive.

Duties & Responsibilities

These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.

Duties relate to all areas of traffic services including pavement marking, signal maintenance, and signing. Duties may focus on one or more elements of the traffic service area; employee will have a working knowledge of all elements of the traffic services areas. The following are main work areas of this position :

1. Operates equipment for intersection pavement marking needs.

2. Fabricates highway signs and barricades in accordance with National and State Standards. Staff is fully competent with fabrication tools and software.

3. Regularly inspects and evaluates the condition of signs, signals, and traffic control devices to ensure ongoing compliance with the requirements of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and County specifications including, but not limited to minimum retro-reflectivity, placement, and visibility.

4. Performs maintenance of road signs, traffic signals, and work zone traffic controls around and overhead of moving traffic.

5. Keeps detailed and accurate records of installation and maintenance activity using Microsoft Access and Excel, as well as regularly updates inventory withdrawals / finance submittals and GIS database with signage and other relevant information.

6. Places and maintains temporary roadwork signing, detour signing, and barricades according to MUTCD, Temporary Traffic Control Zone Layout Field Manual, and County requirements.

7. Performs on-street layout of pavement markings, removes conflicting markings, and applies road markings.

8. Operates and maintains sign installation / maintenance equipment.

9. Computes daily / weekly / seasonally material (posts, signs, paint, beads, signal equipment, etc.) needs for crew operation.

10. Directs and determines needs of seasonal / maintenance staff assisting Traffic Services for sign installation, maintenance, pavement marking, and / or signal activity.

11. Provides assistance to the highway maintenance team as a supplemental snow-plow operator or conducts other snow / ice removal activities during or following snow events as requested.

12. Manages the daily underground excavation notice program (Gopher State One Call) as directed for county owned signal infrastructure. This responsibility includes identification of County facilities affected, directing field locate activities, and responding to Gopher State One Calls regarding County highway conflicts and all-clear status.

13. Prepares controller cabinets and programs controllers to operate specific intersection control parameters as required in the traffic signal plans.

14. Performs lead construction inspection functions of traffic signal projects including but not limited to : Approval of underground electrical component placements and procedures, testing and collecting samples of concrete for footings, approval of traffic controls, testing electrical circuits to prevent unsafe signal operations or failures, and installing control components in the controller cabinet.

15. Directs the review and diagnosis of operational problems or complaints as well as determines needs and repairs or directs the repairs as required. This task includes acting as a crew chief, coordinating the work of maintenance or engineering staff and the work of electrical contractors.

16. Flags and marks signs for utility locates. Communicates (by phone, fax, and / or meetings) with locators and utility companies for safe installation of signs and ensures sign placement is in accordance with Pipeline Safety Commission requirements.

17. Serves as a resource in training intermediate and entry-level staff as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment

Work Environment

20% inside, 80% outside. Must be able to perform the following on an occasional to frequent basis : sitting, standing, walking, balancing, bending / stooping, turning / twisting, low-level position, climbing, reaching forward & overhead, grasping, fingering and push / pulling. Positions requires lifting 0 to 22 pounds on a constantly, 31-45 pounds of force frequently, 45 - 75 pounds occasionally, anything above 75 pounds is rare and should be done as a team lift. Exposures may include, but are not limited to, changing weather conditions, roadway traffic and construction equipment on roads or constructions projects, working on uneven / rough / slippery surfaces, dust, dirt, paint, solvents, cleaners, exhaust, and noise.

Driving is required for this position and staff must have the ability to use a variety of equipment including but not limited to : light and heavy equipment including long line striper, bucket truck, tandem snow plow, sign truck post puller and post pounder, small hand tools, power and larger hand tools, drill press, pipe threader, pry bar, soldering iron, wire cutter, highway striping unit, personal computer, printers, telephone, cellular phone, calculator, copy machine, video equipment, personal safety equipment, electronic drafting equipment, utility locating equipment, and survey instruments.

Incumbent must have the ability to work at heights up to 45 feet in an aerial bucket and over moving traffic and work in / around moving traffic when placing signs and working on signal boxes. Working nights and / or weekends may be necessary for on-call, construction, or emergency shifts.

Contact the Employee Relations Office (651-438-4435) if you are in need of a full report of physical and occupational demands of the Traffic Services Technician positions.

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Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed below and application materials. It is IMPERATIVE that information provided on the application and resume are detailed and clearly outline your work experience & skills. They must also support and / or match answers to the supplemental questions.Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years.

Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that you understand that a background check including but not limited to criminal, employment, driving, and educational check may be conducted upon acceptance of a position.

Please select the highest level of education completed or Degree held. (Degree must be held by the closing date of this recruitment)

Identify your years of combined full-time work experience in signal maintenance, traffic signal project inspection, pavement marking and / or signing . You must only count the years completed. This experience must be clearly listed on your application.

Identify, by selections, the areas you have direct work experience. (check all that apply)

Identify your years of roadway maintenance and / or construction related work experience. This experience must be clearly listed on your application.

Identify your years of work experience operating large vehicles and / or equipment . This experience must be clearly listed on your application.

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Do you have a current valid Commercial Driver's License?

Identify the equipment you have 1 or more years of work experience using. (Check all that apply.)

Indicate if you have 6 months or more of experience using the following : (Check all that apply)

Do you currently possess the MnDOT technical certifications Level I Signal and Lighting Inspector?

Are you willing and able to work on-call and after hours?

Do you have experience working for a governmental agency (County, City, or State) in a Transportation department.

The full salary range for this position is $56,217 - $87,839 and preferred hiring range is $63,244 - $79,055 annually. The amount that is offered is depended on the candidates' overall skills education, experience and internal equity. The offer would also include the County's benefits package.

Taking that information into consideration, what would be the minimum salary you'd accept if selected for the position?

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Salary : $56,217 - $87,839