Job Description
JOB Prioritize your health and wellbeing!Work for Jefferson County and take advantage of six month’s worth of vacation and sick leave upfront and low-cost family health insurance! Enjoy work-life balance.First application review date 05/26/2026SummaryThe Traffic Control & Sign Technician is responsible for drafting plans, establishing and maintaining safe work zone traffic control for County Road operations and installing, maintaining, and repairing roadway signs and traffic control devices throughout the County Road system. This position serves as the lead flagger during road maintenance and construction activities and supports the inspection, installation, and replacement of traffic signs in compliance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). This position also leads and coordinates the annual County roadway striping program. Under supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled labor in the construction, maintenance, and repair of county roads, bridges, culverts and other related structures including rock crusher. Operates a variety of construction and light vehicle equipment.Distinguishing CharacteristicsWorks under the general supervision of the Public Works Director or Public Works Supervisor and may report for daily work assignments to a RT I, II, RT III-Team Leader or Road Foreman. While supervising other staff is not a responsibility of this class, this position provides direction to employees or temporary workers assigned to flagging duties. The Traffic Control & Sign Technician concentrates on general labor and use of hand tools and lighter duty trucks and equipment and is not required to obtain a commercial driver’s license. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Traffic ControlServe as lead flagger for County Road maintenance and construction projects, including drafting traffic control plans to be used for each project.Set up, maintain, and remove temporary traffic control devices including cones, barricades, signs, and flagging stations.Ensure work zones comply with MUTCD standards, the Oregon Temporary Traffic Control Handbook, and established safety practices.Coordinate traffic control activities with Supervisor, road crews and equipment operators.Monitor traffic flow and adjust traffic control setups as needed to ensure safety.Traffic Sign Installation and MaintenanceInstall, repair, and replace regulatory, warning, and guide signs on County roads.Set signposts, install hardware, and mount traffic signs.Inspect roadway signs for damage, visibility issues, or vandalism and perform repairs or replacement as needed.Assist with fabrication or preparation of signs.Work Zone SupportTransport traffic control equipment and signage to and from job sites.Maintain traffic control equipment in safe working conditions. Pavement Markings and Striping CoordinationPaint and maintain pavement markings, including stop bars, crosswalks, bike symbols, school zones, railroad crossings, and other roadway markings in accordance with MUTCD standards.Install and maintain raised pavement markers (RPMs) as required.Assist pavement marking operations by providing traffic control support to ensure the safety of both the crew and the public.Lead the annual County striping program, including: Conducting field reviews to assess roadway striping conditions across the County system.Developing and maintaining an inventory of striping needs, including prioritization of roads based on condition, traffic volume, and safety considerations.Coordinating with contracted agencies or neighboring jurisdictions to schedule and complete striping work.Assisting in the development of project scopes, quantities, and cost estimates for striping work.Monitoring contractor performance and ensuring work meets applicable standards and specifications.Inventory and Materials ManagementMaintain inventory of traffic signs, pavement marking materials, and traffic control devices.Prepare material orders; receive, organize, and store supplies.Assist in developing bid documents and specifications for materials and contracted services.Track quantities, sizes, and standards for signs and pavement markings.Coordinate with staff to determine materials and supplies needed.Perform minor maintenance on traffic control and sign installation equipment.Road Crew SupportAssist road crews with basic roadway maintenance activities when traffic control duties are not required.Perform heavy manual labor, digging ditches, asphalt patching and paving, chip sealing, asphalt crack sealing, concrete placement, cleaning and installing culverts, cutting and burning brush and trees, spraying weeds, removing obstacles from roadway and adjacent areas, hand loading and unloading all types of materials into trucks.Work at the rock crusher under supervision, performing assigned dutiesAll duties will be performed with appropriate PPE and in compliance with safety requirements.Complete routine manual work preparing and repairin