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Traffic Technician

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Hernando County, Florida BOCC

Brooksville, FL (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 5 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/2/2026

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Job Description

JOB Responsible for performing skilled technical work associated with traffic maintenance such as sign repair/installation, pavement marking installations, and guard rail repair and installations.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility but shall not be considered all all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

Installs and maintains various traffic control devices including but not limited to signs, pavement marking, raised pavement markers, barricades and cones, and signal appurtenances as per Federal State and County standards. Designs, manufactures and assembles traffic control signs and other street signs utilizing plotters and cutter and manual techniques, and guard rail safety devices. Performs traffic data studies relating to traffic engineering, signalization and safe traffic control such as Timed Movement Counts, Accumulated daily totals, vehicle delay, and speed and curve slope speed studies.

Operates and maintains roadway stripping equipment, both paint and thermo plastic.

Review and inspects and plans as required to ensure compliance with Federal, State and County standards as they relate to sign and pavement marking work. Develops short term and long-term maintenance plans for traffic sign and pavement marking maintenance. Regular attendance with the ability to work a five (5) day, forty (40) hour flex time work week.

May perform "on-call" duties at any time of the day or night as required for emergency response.

Emergency ResponseCounty employees are required to report for work during a state of emergency and are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations which may include duties other than those specified in this job description. Employees may request an exemption from this requirement by submitting the appropriate exemption form, subject to review and approval.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Equipment UsedHand tools, power augers, compressors, traffic data collections equipment, post drivers, and post pullers. Filter respirators, gloves, safety vests, hard hats, safety goggles, ear plugs, heavy boots, and radio and communication equipment.

Environmental ConditionsWorks outdoors in various weather conditions with potential exposure to dust, dirt, noise, heavy rain and wind, and vibration. Exposure to moving objects and traffic and works in roadways.

Physical Demands Heavy and moderate lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.

Acceptable eyesight (with or without corrective lenses).Walking, standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, driving, equipment operation, eye, hand and foot coordination.
Pay Grade:
4
Salary Disclosure:
Pay rates are based on policy, education, skill, experience level and internal equity.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE
Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Hernando County BOCC provides to veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PLEASE REVIEW THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ON POSTING AND COMMUNICATE HOW YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION/RESUME. MINIMUM REQUIEMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE
CONSIDERED.All applications will be carefully reviewed to evaluate qualifications and overall suitability for the position. The relevance, scope, and length of related work experience, training, and education outlined in the application and resume will be considered during the screening process. Selected applicants will be contacted to participate in interviews. Candidates are encouraged to clearly document all pertinent experience, including relevant knowledge, skills, or abilities gained outside of traditional employment, in the additional information section of the application.

Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, gender, orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected characteristic as defined by law. Hernando County is a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to drug testing in accordance with Federal and Florida State Law.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must provide notification to the BOCC in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.