City of Shreveport, LA

TRAFFIC CONTROLLER II

Shreveport, LA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $31,324.80 - $48,401.64
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Work Schedule

On-call
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

vacation
sick leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid holidays
long term disability

Job Description

The City of Shreveport is a prominent municipal authority dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the public infrastructure and civic amenities for its residents, businesses, and visitors. Situated in Lakeshore Drive, Louisiana, the city operates a variety of departments aimed at providing exceptional services to the community. One of these departments is the Public Works Department, specifically the PW Traffic - Traffic Engineering division, which plays a pivotal role in managing traffic flow, safety, and signage within the city limits. The department is committed to employing skilled professionals who are dedicated to ensuring that Shreveport's roadways remain safe and effectively managed... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED or equivalent
  • must possess a valid vehicle operator's license
  • demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to perform assigned tasks
  • physical stamina, manual dexterity, eye-hand-foot coordination, spatial and form perception
  • ability and willingness to follow instructions
  • preferred two years experience as Traffic Controller I
  • ability to acquire working knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) during probationary period

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to perform assigned tasks
  • preferred two years experience as Traffic Controller I
  • ability to acquire working knowledge of MUTCD during probationary period

Job Duties

  • Analyze, speak, signal, and perform precision work
  • create and maintain record of work activity
  • operate hand-operated pole driver, twister and puller instrument, portable washing machine and hand tools to install, straighten, repair, replace and clean traffic signs
  • obtain permission from property owners to trim foliage causing possible traffic hazards
  • oversee and paint curbs with spray gun and hand paint brush
  • assist in setting up barricades for work zones and special events
  • use silk screen method, spray gun, cutting plotter, engravers and hand brush to paint and create traffic and street signs
  • use drafting instruments, draw numbers and letters, and cut them to prescribed size for affixing to signs
  • perform other duties as required

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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