Traffic Manager jobs in Clearwater, FL

Entry Salary - $37,012.30 - OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Under general supervision, the Traffic Sign and Marking Technician performs skilled work related to the application, construction, fabrication, installation, maintenance, renovation and repair of signs, pavement markings, flex posts, structures, maintenance of traffic devices and associated items within a Traffic Control System.

Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Applies, constructs, fabricates, installs, maintains, renovates and repairs signs, pavement markings, flex posts, structures, maintenance of traffic devices and associated items within a Traffic Control System.
• Installs and maintains yellow and white thermoplastic pavement markings for the City of Clearwater; performs general layout and measurement of new pavement marking installations and eradication of old pavement markings via a manual grinder.
• Sets and places all M.O.T's (Maintenance of Traffic) for the City of Clearwater; installs pavement markings on speed humps, decorative crosswalks, and flexible upright posts to delineate traffic.
• Travels and drives to various areas of the City to perform general signage and marking for traffic systems.
• Utilizes City resources, including but not limited to computers, motor vehicles, tools, equipment, and parts, to effectively perform assignments assuring the continued operation of the Traffic Control System.
• Maintains records, equipment, tools and vehicles as needed.
• Performs related tasks as assigned.

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:
A valid State driver's license is required.

Certification from Florida Department of Transportation for Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic or ability to obtain within one year of hire date.

Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift license within one year of hire date.

Certification from International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) for Signs & Pavement Markings Level I or the ability to obtain within one year of hire date.

The Traffic Signs & Markings Technicians, who obtain and maintain a job-related IMSA Signs Technician Level II OR Pavement Markings Technician Level II Certification shall be eligible for a 5% certification pay differential in addition to the respective incumbent's base rate of pay.

5% Certification Pay to start the pay period following the receipt of the certificate.

Knowledge of -

• Occupational hazards, principles, and standards.
• Tools, equipment, and materials
• Maintenance, repair, and renovation of signs, pavement markings, and other traffic control system devices.
• Traffic control devices, design standards, and other manuals provided by the FDOT.
• Department policies and protocols.
• Engineering plans and specifications.

• Understanding drawings, sketches, charts, and other illustrative materials.
• Interpreting simple engineering drawings.
• Establishing and maintaining good relationships.
• Dealing tactfully with the public.
• Operating a computer with general proficiency.