Roadway Technician

Posting Date 01/08/24 Application Deadline 01/15/24 Pay Range $20.00 - $29.50 per hour Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Job Type Unclassified Department Transportation About the Position Bring your skills and experience as a Roadway Technician to Maricopa County! In this role, you will work with a team dedicated to ensuring public services are provided promptly, efficiently, and safely. You will be operating County equipment and vehicles that will help construct and maintain roads and other related structures. You will also install and maintain roadway traffic control for construction zones in accordance with the MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) and County procedures and quality standards. About Us We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections. Proud to Offer Perform work with a greater purpose Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Employee discounts for goods and services Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ We Require High school diploma or GED One year of experience in traffic control or traffic operations, including installation and maintenance of traffic control devices, or two years of experience in the maintenance, repair, or construction of roads Some positions will require the performance of other essential and marginal functions depending on work location, assignment, or shift We Also Value American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Flagging, Traffic Control Technician or Traffic Control Supervisor certifications Experience working in the public sector Job Contributions Install and maintain traffic control signing and barricading during emergencies and floods. Prepare, clean, and maintain traffic control devices for lane/road closures, detours, by-passes, and shoulder work in County work zones following Federal, State, and County traffic control plans Inspect barricades, lights, signs, sandbags, and sign spacing daily to ensure proper traffic control set-ups. Provide flagging for work zones, including using STOP/SLOW paddles or handheld radios Create work orders and tasks, complete daily written reports, enter information into the asset management system (Cartegraph), and document pre-trip/post-trip inspections on all assigned equipment Participate in special projects, emergencies, Palo Verde drills/exercises, flooded roadway response, and on-call/standby 24 hours for emergency requests. Install and program message boards and speed monitors for special events throughout Maricopa County, as needed Install and maintain traffic control signing and barricading during emergencies and floods Perform manual labor assignments and load/unload materials, supplies, and equipment and deliver to job sites as directed Assist in building, repair, maintenance, clearing brush and debris, and landscaping of roadways and roadway structures such as pavement, culverts, headwalls, fences, and guardrails Operate a variety of trucks, power equipment, and manual tools in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures, including sandbagger, forklift, skip loader, etc. Perform other duties as assigned Working Conditions Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire and have an acceptable driving record Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 - 20 pounds constantly Exerting over 100 pounds occasionally, 50 - 100 pounds frequently, or up to 20 - 50 pounds constantly Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities the employee may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations. Position is subject to atmospheric conditions: Fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware Various tools, light and heavy equipment and machinery, and computer programs Protective Equipment Required Meet OSHA and MCDOT safety standards Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Now! We are Maricopa County. Who is that you may ask. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for the fastest-growing county in the nation, with over 4 million residents who call Maricopa County home. You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are you interested in! Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it! Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package. Thinking about career options, then please think about us! We are Maricopa County, and we are looking forward to working with you!