Traffic Maintenance Technician

Traffic Maintenance Technician

Salary

$45,323.00 - $71,656.00 Annually

Location

Anne Arundel County, MD

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

07671R

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

07/10/2024

Closing Date

8/26/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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Position Description

This posting will be used to fill a full-time, permanent, safety sensitive, Traffic Maintenance Technician position in the Bureau of Highways Traffic Maintenance Division in the Department of Public Works. This is technical work in installation, maintenance and repair of electro-mechanical traffic counting devices and pavement markings of all types.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

Work involves responsibility to supervise and participate in the activities of lower level general labor employees engaged in the installation, maintenance and repair of all traffic counter and pavement marking related equipment and materials.

Work is performed with some independence; however, the more unusual and/or difficult tasks are outlined by a supervisor. Work is inspected by a supervisor while in progress and upon completion.

Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential job functions of all positions in the class).

Supervise and participate in the work of one or more small sized crews in the maintenance, repair, installation, and modifications of traffic counting devices.

Layout unmarked roads; install lane lines, edge lines, centerlines, channelization lines, paint islands, and other pavement markings.

Operate and maintain all equipment associated with the job; perform routine cleaning and preventative maintenance on same.

Assist in ordering materials and maintaining a parts and supplies inventory.

Study manuals and literature to remain abreast of new equipment and procedures.

Assist in preparing and maintaining necessary records and reports.

Train assigned personnel in the use, maintenance, and safety procedure of all equipment utilized in the area of assignment.

Practice and promote safety precautions of the work.

Perform related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of the practices, materials, tools, equipment, and processes of the area of assignment.

Considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work.

Ability to supervise the work of subordinate unskilled and semi-skilled employees performing various maintenance duties, and repairs to obtain effective results.

Ability to understand and follow instructions, as well as, blueprints, diagrams, and sketches.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, employees, and the public.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient education to understand and follow oral and written instructions and blueprints, diagrams, and sketches; two (2) years of experience in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices; experience in utilizing appropriate traffic-control measures to protect work sites in or along roadways; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license; and, as determined by area of assignment, a valid commercial Class B motor vehicle operator's license.

Note: This position is Safety Sensitive and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing.

• Medical/Health Insurance Plans
• Open Access Aetna Select HMO-EPO
• Aetna Open Choice PPO

Dental Insurance

• CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)
• CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)
• CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)

Vision Insurance

• EyeMed

Employee Life Insurance

• Term insurance of $10,000 for employees at no cost.
• Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance

Disability Income Insurance

Pension Plan

• Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.

Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan

Direct Deposit

Credit Union

Holidays

• Twelve days provided per calendar year, thirteen in general election year

Annual Leave

• Less than 5 years - 13 days
• 5 years to less than 10 years - 15 days
• 10 years to less than 20 years - 20 days
• 20 years or more - 26 days
• Some positions will receive additional paid annual leave in lieu of holidays and personal leave.

Disability Leave

• Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year

Personal Leave Day, five per calendar year

Leave Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

• Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Health Care Reimbursement

Voluntary Benefits

• Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction
• Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider
• United Legal Benefits

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The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to accurately and completely respond to each question by providing the information asked in each question. Your responses will be used to initially determine your qualifications and eligibility for this position. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME" OR CUT AND PASTE YOUR RESUME IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. This response and a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. THIS MEANS YOU MAY BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license from the State or an equivalent license from another State?

• Yes
• No

03

Sufficient education to understand and follow oral and written instructions and blueprints, diagrams, and sketches?

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered YES to the above question, please describe the name of the vocational school, type of training program, certificate that you received, as well as the dates to attended.

05

Do you possess two (2) years' experience in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices; experience in utilizing appropriate traffic-control measures to protect work sites in or along roadways;?

• Yes
• No

06

If you answered YES to the above question, please describe your experience in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices; and/or utilizing appropriate traffic-control measures to protect work sites in or along roadways. Please include employers, positions held, duties performed and length/dates of employment.

07

Do you have a valid commercial motor vehicle operator's license?

• Yes
• No

08

If you possess a valid commercial drivers' license (CDL), please indicate the license number, the Class of the CDL and the State where this license was acquired.

09

Did a county employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, department and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an Employee indicate N/A.

Required Question