Traffic Technician 1

Department:	Engineering
Reports to:	Lead Technician
Pay Grade/Salary Range:	104 - $36,479.08 - $61,868.52 ($17.54 - $29.74 Hourly)
Posting Expires:	11/30/2026

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

A semi-skilled position responsible for the construction, fabrication, repair and installation of traffic control devices.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The following statements describe the principal functions of the job and its scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive list of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

• Assists in the fabrication, maintenance, inspection and installation of traffic control devices
• Helps prepare aluminum substrate for primary facing
• Cuts retro-reflective material and prepares secondary material for sign completion
• Installs and maintains traffic control devices in the field
• Use hand tools, post hole diggers and may perform cement work in the erection of any approved traffic control devices
• Assemble other traffic safety warning devices to secure a work or hazard area
• Installs and maintains temporary and permanent traffic control devices as per latest versions of Florida Department of Transportation Manuals and Federal Highway Administrations Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Handbook
• Directs, flags or otherwise routes traffic through or around work areas when required
• This position is subject to emergency call-out normally on a scheduled basis
• Maintains a professional and safe unit and work area adhering to established safety policies and the image desired for the organization.
• Consistently follows Board policies and procedures.
• Responds productively to change and performs all other related tasks as directed.
• Assist crew members in loading materials and making preparations and safety checks of striping truck or other pavement marking equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of safe operation of bucket truck and sign truck.
• Ability to operate other light utility equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to perform manual work and semi-skilled work in the use of assorted hand tools.
• Knowledge of or ability to become familiar with personal computers to maintain electronic time sheets, emails, calendar appointments, fundamental spreadsheet workbooks and fundamental word processing.
• Knowledge of or ability to become familiar with codes, laws and regulations governing traffic and traffic control devices.
• Ability to communicate and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to recognize and eliminate potential safety hazards.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, supervisors, directors, elected officials, vendors, and the general public.

PHYSICAL SKILLS:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 25% of the time. The individual in this position frequently communicates with the public, vendors, and co-workers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Occasionally ascends/descends stairs, climb ladders, scaffolding, etc. Frequently moves materials and equipment weighing up to 40 lbs. Consistently works in an outdoor environment. Occasionally works in inclement outdoor weather conditions. Frequently operates a motor vehicle or heavy equipment for up to four (4) hours continuously or intermittently.
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is preferred but not required.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E driver license.

OTHER JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

         Disaster Essential.

THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Does not Discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, religious belief, color, national origin, disability/handicap, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetics or any other legally protected group/class. We are proud to be a drug free workplace. Screening tests for illegal drug use may be required as a condition of employment