TRAFFIC M&O TECHNICIAN/SPECIALIST

Required Education and Experience

M&O Traffic Technician

One year of experience in road maintenance or construction, landscaping or any other labor-intensive work or experience performing traffic control or traffic equipment and device maintenance; OR

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would provide the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills and ability required to perform the job. 

Per the union contract:  Candidates hired as a M&O Traffic Technician will automatically promote to the M&O Specialist position once they have obtained a CDL, IMSA level 1 & 2 certification; and satisfactory performance at the M&O Traffic Technician level.
(CDL is required within 12 months of employment, IMSA Level 1 Certification required within the first 24 months of employment; IMSA Level 2 Certification required within 36 months of obtaining a Level 1 certification.)
 
M&O Traffic Specialist

Three years of experience as a M&O Traffic Technician experience performing traffic control or traffic equipment and device maintenance; and

Washington State Commercials Driver's License, IMSA Level 1 & 2 Certification are required.

Per the union contract: Candidates hired as a M&O Traffic Technician will not progress beyond step 9 on the pay scale until they have obtained a Long Line Paint Striper Certification and have demonstrated their proficiency on the Paint Striper.
  Driving Requirements (If applicable)
The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy a current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment. The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver’s License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy. This position is categorized as:

Category 1: Driver operates County-owned vehicle. 

CDL Driver: Operating County owned vehicles and CDL vehicles. Successful candidate must [have a current or obtain within 12 months of employment] a Washington Class A endorse N or X with air brake restriction removed. Prior to CDL Assignment: CDL drivers must authorize a driving record review and a current medical card. CDL Drivers in accordance with federal regulations and Kitsap County Drug and Alcohol Policy and Procedures for CDL Drivers, no employee will be allowed to operate CDL vehicles or equipment in this position for Kitsap County until he/she has successfully passed a urine drug screening; and enter into a random DOT regulated drug and alcohol testing process.

Required Licenses, Certificates, Examinations/Tests and Other Requirements Please note:  The incumbent is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all of the following required licenses, certifications and other requirements. 

In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement once hired employees must obtain a Level I and II Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings Certification through the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA). For specific guidelines please review the bargaining agreement at: 

Prior to employment the successful candidate must:

Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.

Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.

Pass a medical evaluation that includes a physical, fitness, audiometric testing, and DOT drug screen (CDL Drivers).

Authorize and complete a criminal background check and driving record review. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration. 

M&O Traffic Technicians: Within 12 months of employment must obtain (and maintain during employment) the following licenses and certifications: 

Must obtain a class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with the air brake restriction removed.

Must pass a urine drug screen. (In accordance with federal regulations and Kitsap County Drug and Alcohol Policy and Procedures, no applicant will be allowed to operate CDL vehicles or equipment in this position for Kitsap County until he/she has successfully passed urine drug and breath alcohol testing.)

Washington State Industrial First Aid/CPR certification

Washington State Traffic Flagging Certification

M&O Traffic Technicians: Within 24 months of employment must obtain (and maintain during employment) the following licenses and certifications:

Must obtain IMSA Level 1 Certification

M&O Traffic Technicians: Within 36 months of employment must obtain (and maintain during employment) the following licenses and certifications:

Must obtain IMSA Level 2 Certification

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of:

Methods, materials and techniques commonly used in the installation and maintenance of non-electrical traffic control devices.

Basic computer operation.

Equipment necessary to accomplish tasks.

Occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to assigned area. Knowledge of; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

Mechanical ability and knowledge to troubleshoot and repair striping systems on long line paint striper.

Various tools when troubleshooting these systems.

Skills and/or Ability to: 

Appear for scheduled work with regular, reliable and punctual attendance.

Establish and maintain cooperative, effective, and productive working relationships using tact, patience and courtesy with other employees and the general public.

Effectively plan and organize work and complete tasks within prescribed timeframes.

Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Utilize maps.

Perform a wide variety of manual labor tasks.

Adhere to policy and procedures of the department.

Work various shifts, weekends, holiday and overtime as required, including on-call duty.

Report for duty on time and remain at work until the end of scheduled shift, even if an inclement weather event or emergency is declared, as an "Essential Employee" under the Public Works Inclement Weather/Emergency Response policy.

Respond as required when on stand-by duty. (Note: This position is subject to 24-hour standby duty.

Working Conditions/Physical Activities (The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Kitsap County provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).Positions in this class typically require:

Work performed outside on and around roadways and in a shop environment. 

Exposure to hazards associated with working around traffic, power equipment, and machinery and exposure to all types of weather conditions and terrain.

Bending, stooping, reaching (over shoulders, at waist and below waist), walking standing for long periods of time may be required when installing and maintaining traffic control devices and pavement markings, adequate vision sufficient to work as a flag person, to inspect and place traffic control devices and to safely drive a vehicle, hearing/speaking adequate to communicate effectively, and manual dexterity to grasp/handle equipment and materials.

Exertion of force of up to 100 pounds occasionally with assistance, and/or up to 50 pounds frequently and/or 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry or move objects.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.) Essential Job Functions:

Traffic Sign Maintenance - Install, repair, replace, and maintain traffic control signs / devices according to the MUTCD and County policy. Responsibilities include maintaining traffic control signs in a defined geographic area.

Fabricate traffic control and specialty signs according to WSDOT Sign Fabrication Manual/FHWA Standard Highway Signs and MUTCD.

Input maintenance records in the County's road and sign log database using a laptop computer. Maintain current records of traffic control devices and maintenance activities. Complete work order forms for new traffic controls sign installations or changes.

Perform and document night time sign reviews of County signs to ensure proper reflectivity and recommend sign replacements.

Install traffic control devices for emergency road closure / detours.

Install and maintain pavement markings on the county road system using traffic equipment such as the long line paint striper, thermoplastic equipment, and Raised Pavement marking equipment. Perform general maintenance duties on traffic equipment.

Train and provide work direction to lower level technicians and summer help employees as needed.

Other Job Duties:

Perform other related work as required.

OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION

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