TRAFFIC TECHNICIAN I

$24.06 - $27.07 _____________________________________________________________ Employees in this job participate in a variety of activities designed to enhance highway safety and user efficiency through traffic control, signing, and marking situations. Disseminate basic traffic related information to the general public and other government agencies Document activities Deploy and remove Temporary Work Zone Traffic Zones for construction projects and emergencies as directed Program, deploy, and retrieve speed monitors as directed Program, deploy, and retrieve variable message boards as directed Deploy and retrieve automatic traffic counter equipment as directed Assist with turning movements recording as directed Install new and refurbish existing pavement markings as directed (includes loading and handling of bulk materials) Install and maintain permanent traffic control signage as directed Assists with sight distance measurement and maintenance as directed Performs basic traffic signal maintenance (housekeeping) Performs inventory tracking and assists with procurement procedures Oral and written communications must be clear and effective. Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience:

Associate's degree or vocational/technical school training and two (2) years of related experience. Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

Licenses and Certifications:

Class "B" Colorado Commercial Driver's License preferred, but not required

Supplemental Information:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This position requires standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently exposed to dirt, smoke, fumes, extreme heat and cold for long duration, outside atmospheric conditions, traffic noise, and dust for sustained periods of time. The employee is frequently exposed to possible bodily injury from moving mechanical parts of equipment, tools, and machinery. The employee is occasionally exposed to possible bodily injury from electrical shock, falling from high places, and toxic or caustic chemicals. While performing the essential functions of this job, shaking objects or surfaces; conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, mists, gases, and poor ventilation that affect the respiratory system eyes, or the skin. The employee is frequently exposed to loud noise, high speed and high volume road conditions and other traffic hazards. Some after hours/modified work scheduling may be required to accomplish project goals.

EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK ACT

In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the following items can be used as a determining factor in the starting and ongoing wage of an employee working in this position: A seniority system that rewards employees based on length of employment; A merit system that rewards employees for exceptional job performance; An incentive system that pays employees based on the quality of their work or the amount of work they perform, or; Education, training, or experience to the extent that they are reasonably related to the work in question. This position is eligible for the following Mesa County benefits: Medical Dental Vision Retirement Paid Sick and Vacation Leave Life insurance Long term disability _____________________________________________________________ Agency Mesa County Address 544 Rood Ave Grand Junction, CO 81501 Phone 970- 244 - 1856 Website http://www.mesacounty.us Mesa County is looking for innovative, collaborative and enthusiastic people dedicated to serving the citizens of Mesa County. If you want to have a challenging career and you have these qualities, let's make great things happen together, come join Team Mesa! We have a demanding workplace that promotes teamwork, flexibility and initiative while at the same time encouraging a healthy work/life balance. If such an environment motivates you, please consider the exciting career opportunities we have available.