The City of Overland Park has a full-time Traffic Control Technician position available in the Public Works Department.
To Apply Directly to This Position, Please Go to the City of Overland Park Careers Website, Or Copy and Paste the Link Below:
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Summary:
Installs and maintains traffic and street name signs and applies pavement markings for traffic control. Operates various hand tools and equipment as required to perform the work. Designs and fabricates signs to regulatory standards as assigned. Assists with basic maintenance/repair of traffic signals and streetlights such as lamp and fixture replacement.
Requirements:
- High school education or additional equivalent experience.
- Must possess a valid Class A commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsement or be ability to obtain within 6 months from date of hire.
- Must maintain an insurable driving record.
- IMSA Level II Signs and Marking, and ATSSA Pavement Marking certifications preferred.
- Three years of experience, or an equivalent level of education and experience, in the installation of maintenance of street signs and pavement markings preferred.
SKILLS:
- Ability to work independently.
- Manual dexterity.
- Good listening skills.
- Reading skills.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to assess situation and use judgment in responding.
- Ability to read and comprehend city, state and federal regulations.
- Ability to work under distracting conditions.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Ability to adapt to changing environment.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Concentration.
- Ability to analyze safety situations.
- Alpha/numeric recognition.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to safely operate equipment, machinery and power tools.
- Ability to drive City vehicles.
- Exposure to vehicle/machinery noise and exhaust fumes.
- Exposure to extreme environmental changes.
- Hand/eye coordination.
- Exposure to liquid chemicals and fumes.
- Ability to distinguish colors.
SEE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS ATTACHED FOR ADDITIONAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Direct & Indirect):- Indirect – Summer laborers.
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
No City residency requirement.
Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam and essential functions test.
Normal Work Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Mon.-Fri.
Salary Range: Grade C $22.29 - $29.77
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Benefits: Full-time
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