Traffic Technician I II III

Looking for meaningful work that makes a real impact? At the Town of Parker, we're proud to serve our community while honoring the friendly, hometown atmosphere that makes Parker a great place to live and work. We value collaboration, teamwork, and shared success, and we encourage creativity, initiative, and leadership at every level of the organization. Our team members take pride in their work, approach challenges thoughtfully, and strive to deliver positive, practical solutions. Whether you're here for a few years or build a long-term career with us, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference. We support professional development through training and skill-building opportunities and offer a Flexible Work Arrangement program for qualifying positions. Our comprehensive benefits package, including an Employee Assistance Program focused on work-life balance and overall well-being, reflects our commitment to supporting our employees both on and off the job. We'd be proud to welcome you to the Town of Parker team! Under general supervision, this position is a front-line provider of services and is responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of the Town's traffic control devices and equipment. •This position performs duties deemed to be safety sensitive. Employees holding this position participate in pre-employment and random drug testing under Town's policies• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily while consistently demonstrating the Town's core values of integrity, innovation, commitment to quality service, and teamwork. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and the Town may change these duties at any time. Maintains the Town's signs, lighting, and pavement markings; installs and repairs street signs, waterborne and thermoplastic pavement markings, outdoor area lighting, and RRFBs. Places and removes barricades, cones, and other traffic control and safety devices in and around work areas for construction and maintenance projects in accordance with traffic regulation requirements. Provides the Traffic Operations Superintendent with status reports and advises on projects and tasks related/assigned to the Traffic Services Division. Services and maintains assigned equipment and makes minor mechanical adjustments and repairs on related equipment such as checking/servicing fuel, oil, and coolant levels; tire pressure and general appearance; takes necessary steps to bring equipment up to operating standards; prepares and maintains usage records. Installs, removes, and services equipment and tools designated for use by the Traffic Services Division in coordination with various Town programs and outside agencies. Participates in the Town's snow mitigation efforts on all snow events; operates single axle and tandem dump trucks with plows. Responds to natural and man-made disasters by performing traffic maintenance duties as required. Assists the Utility Locate Program in the location of underground traffic and drainage facilities. Assists Traffic Signal Technicians in the repair and maintenance of traffic signals, signal luminaires and illuminated street name signs as necessary. Complies with and ensures compliance with all Town and Departmental values, policies, procedures, and philosophies. Performs other related duties as assigned. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered. Technician

I/II/III

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age with a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Colorado for the type of vehicle or equipment operated; safe driving record and a minimum of two (2) years of driving history. Employees within the Traffic Technician position series are eligible to participate in a self-initiated progression program for promotional advancement through technician levels. Below are the distinguishing characteristics for each level:

Technician I:

This is an entry-level position within the Traffic Division's technician series. This position is distinguished from the Technician II by the performance of limited and routine tasks and duties assigned. Technician I is typically utilized as a training platform for employees having only limited or no related work experience. This level requires knowledge and competent demonstration of the following within 6 (six) months of hire: Ability to drive and operate all Traffic Division equipment/vehicles, fundamental knowledge of and ability to perform traffic maintenance duties, and the ability to communicate effectively. This level requires the following certifications to be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire: IMSA Work Zone Safety and Signs and Markings Level I, IS-100, and IS-200. This level requires knowledge and competent demonstration of the following within twelve (12) months of hire: Ability to drive and operate the crash truck, forklift, bucket truck, and vehicles requiring CDL. This level requires the following certifications/licenses to be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire: ATTSA Flagger, and a Class B Commercial Driver's License with air brake and tanker endorsements.

Technician II:

This is a mid-level position within the Traffic Division's technician series. This position is distinguished from Technician I by the performance of the full range of tasks and duties assigned. The Technician II receives only occasional instruction or assistance and is fully aware of the operating procedures and policies associated with the Division. Movement to/or placement in a Technician II role presumes all requirements of a Technician I (or the equivalent) have been met. This level requires one (1) year of experience as a Traffic Technician I for the Town of Parker, or two (2) years of equivalent experience outside the Town of Parker. This level requires knowledge and competent demonstration of the following: Using electronic underground locating equipment, independently installing a traffic sign, applying street and thermoplastic pavement markings, troubleshooting and addressing simple traffic signal and lighting issues; basic knowledge of using asset management software, locating Town utilities for signals and storm sewer; towing, setting up, and deploying VMBs; basic knowledge of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), and determining the appropriate use of traffic control devices. This level requires the following certifications to be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire: IMSA Signs and Markings Level II, IS-700, and IS-800. This level requires the following certifications to be obtained when eligible as coursework and testing are made available: IMSA Traffic Signal Level I.

Technician III:

This is an upper-level position within the Traffic Division's technician series. This position is distinguished from Technician II by years of experience, additional licenses and certifications, and performance of the full range of tasks and duties assigned. The Technician III receives limited instruction or assistance and is fully aware of the operating procedures and policies associated with the Division. Movement to/or placement in a Technician III role presumes all requirements of a Technician II (or the equivalent) have been met. This level requires three (3) years of experience as a Traffic Technician for the Town with two (2) years as a Traffic Technician II, or five (5) years of equivalent experience outside the Town of Parker. This level requires knowledge and competent demonstration of the following: Knowledge of laying out and applying street markings according to the MUTCD Standards, installing and maintaining RRFBs, maintaining and operating striping equipment, full knowledge of using asset management software; independently identifying signage needing replacement and/or upgrade and completing related work; extensive knowledge of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD); ability to contact vendors to order supplies for inventory, designing and deploying traffic control for various applications on Town streets for projects which include lane closures, shoulder closures, and moving operations. This level requires the following certifications to be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire: IMSA Signs Senior Technician

III, IMSA

Pavement Marking Senior Technician III. This level requires the following certifications to be obtained when eligible as coursework and testing are made available: IMSA Roadway Lighting Level I. Employment Standards The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Knowledge of equipment, materials, techniques, and supplies used in the maintenance of street signs, pavement markings, traffic signals, street lighting, and other electrical equipment. Knowledge of equipment, materials, techniques, and supplies used in the field location of underground infrastructure. Skill in following verbal and written instructions and effectively communicating with other agencies and organizations in both verbal and written form. Skill in utilizing computer software programs to generate reports. Skill in reading and interpreting basic plans. Ability to work with small work teams and foster an atmosphere of cooperative teamwork. Ability to coordinate activities with other departments, agencies, organizations, and individuals. Ability to perform a responder role within NIMS/Incident Command System. Ability to identify and implement risk management techniques to reduce exposure to injury, damage, and liability. Ability to occasionally be on-call and carry a pager to respond to emergency calls after hours; work irregular hours, weekends, evenings, or holidays in emergency situations. Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.

Additional Information Technician I Hiring Range:

$24.27•28.52/hour

Full Salary Range:

$24.27•32.76/hour

Technician II Hiring Range:

$26.21•30.80/hour

Full Salary Range:

$26.21•35.39/hour

Technician III Hiring Range:

$27.72•33.26

Full Salary Range:

$27.72•38.81 The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee generally encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform their essential duties. Tools & Equipment Requires use of general office equipment such as computers, printers, telephones, and related software. Use of specialized tools or equipment may also be necessary, including but not limited to technical devices, mechanical tools, heavy equipment, machinery, public-safety-related items, or other industry-specific systems. If required by the position, the employee may operate a personal or Town-owned vehicle. General and Sensory Requirements The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls. Duties may also require stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing stairs or ladders, and maintaining balance. The employee must be able to talk and hear effectively, both in person and over the phone, and must be capable of operating a vehicle if required by the role. Vision requirements include consistent near and far visual acuity, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus to allow a broad field of vision. Heavy Physical Demands This position requires sustained and demanding physical activity. The employee must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to fifty (50) pounds frequently and more than one hundred (100) pounds occasionally with assistance Environment Physical presence onsite is required. Work is primarily performed in outdoor field settings. The noise level varies depending on activities or location. This position occasionally involves work in inclement weather, including extreme heat, cold, wind, or precipitation. Employees in this position may be exposed to fumes, odors, dust, or airborne particles, work in proximity to moving mechanical parts or machinery, and handle potentially hazardous materials. The employee will occasionally be required to work at heights up to forty (40) feet and must be comfortable working adjacent to moving vehicular traffic. Click HERE t o learn more about joining our team! The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please contact jobs@parkeronline.org with questions regarding this position.