Seasonal Laborer (Traffic Signs and Markings)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive.)

• Operates equipment including forklifts, pickups, and single axle trucks.
• Assists in the manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of traffic control signs throughout unincorporated Douglas County in accordance with the latest version of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Assists with the installation of pavement markings throughout unincorporated Douglas County in accordance with the latest version of the MUTCD.
• Performs routine maintenance and operation of equipment.
• Ability to obtain a Colorado Department of Transportation Flaggers Certification Card within six weeks of employment.
• Will perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A high school diploma or GED. Must be at least 18 years of age.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge: 

• Communication: reading, writing, speaking in the English language
• Basic knowledge of traffic, signs, markings, equipment maintenance, and safety factors is required.
  

Skills: 

• Requires general computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office, including email for communication.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Operation of equipment and systems, including vehicles.
  

Abilities: 

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, manuals, operating and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate both oral and written form.
• Ability to apply past knowledge and experience to formulate decisions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. This position has daily contact with county employees, supervisors, the public, other agencies and contractors.
  

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:

• Possession of Colorado drivers license at time of hire. A copy of Motor Vehicle Record is required at time of interview.
• Must obtain a Colorado Department of Transportation Flaggers Certification within six weeks of employment.
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Physical Work Environment: Work is mostly outdoors. The employee may be exposed to high speed/high volume traffic and adverse weather conditions.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to perform heavy work requiring frequent repetitive lifting of 70# to waist height and occasional lifting of 40# to shoulder height and above. 
• This position also includes frequent climbing with work at heights of 50’ (bucket truck), frequent balancing, bending, squatting, reaching above shoulder height.? Occasional reaching overhead, crawling and kneeling. 

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