What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traffic Service Worker position at Prince George's County, MD Government?
Nature and Variety of Work
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The Prince George’s County Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Traffic Service Worker (Traffic Service Worker 2A), grade A10 in the Signage and Pavement Marking Shop division.
About the Position
This is full performance level semi-skilled and skilled work assisting in the fabrication, installation and maintenance of traffic control signs and equipment. Employees assigned to this class work with a crew or alone depending upon the nature of the assignment. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level position or technical superior. Technical guidance may be exercised over subordinate level traffic service workers by positions assigned to this class.
About the Agency
The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) is responsible for nearly 2,000 miles of County-maintained roadways that range from rural to urban classifications. The transportation infrastructure includes 900 bridges, as well as shoulders, sidewalks, curbs/gutters, stormwater management facilities, driveway aprons and nearly 3,000 acres of grassy area - all of which are maintained by staff of the Department. DPW&T’s workforce keeps the County’s various services moving by performing a myriad of activities which include removing snow and ice from County-maintained roadways, upgrading traffic signals, installing streetlights, clearing fallen trees, unclogging drainage inlets and maintaining stormwater management facilities, as well as performing roadway repairs ranging from potholes and sidewalk trip hazards to bridge repairs and resurfacing projects and more.
Examples of Work
Performs entry-level routine and less complex work assignments in the fabrication, installation and maintenance of traffic control signs and equipment.
Operates automotive, mechanical, hydraulic and other equipment in order to install maintain traffic control signage and communications equipment.
Performs preventive, routine, and emergency maintenance of pavement markings and traffic control signage such as roadway and street signs, VMS boards, Spans and Cantilever signs and structures, Speed Trailers, Arrow Boards, and other traffic control devices.
Prepares daily activity reports and maintains appropriate records.
Responds to "on call" emergency service calls and/or Special events on a 24-hour basis.
Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.
Qualifications
- Graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate
- Nine (9) months of experience in traffic control operations
EACH APPLICANTION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience working with electrical, mechanical, construction and traffic safety background.
Ability to perform manual labor around shop facility and signalized intersections safely, effectively, and efficiently.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication with supervisors, co-workers, contractors, and the general public.
Ability to operate small hand-held power equipment (drills, soft/chop saws, impact wrenches, jigsaws).
Additional Information
Job Location:
Forestville, MD
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Willingness to work outdoors in any kind of weather.
Pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and physical examination.
Wear required safety equipment, shoes, and uniforms while on duty.
Be willing to participate as an "essential" employee in the Department's Snow and Ice Control Program and during other emergency/special activities as assigned.
Willingness to respond to "on call" emergency service calls and/or Special events on a 24-hour basis.
Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
May be required to successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, motor vehicle background check and drug screenings, where applicable.
Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies.
- Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
General Plan Information:
New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
Prince George’s County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
- Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 hours, per week)
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance Program
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Retirement Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
- Supplemental Pension Plan
- Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
- 457(b)
- 403(b)
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits
- Critical Illness
- Whole Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Services
For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits
