Job Description
Description 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 a****pplication review date 05/26/2026 Summary The 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 Characteristics Works 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. Essential Duties Traffic Control Serve 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 Maintenance Install, 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 Support Transport traffic control equipment and signage to and from job sites. Maintain traffic control equipment in safe working conditions. Pavement Markings and Striping Coordination Paint 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 Management Maintain 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 Support Assist road crews with basic roadway maintenance activities when traff