Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.52 - $18.86
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Job Description
Washington County Public Works Department, specifically within the Traffic Division, is currently seeking temporary Traffic Operations Workers to join their team located in Stillwater, Minnesota. Washington County is known for its commitment to providing high-quality public services and maintaining safe and effective infrastructure for the community. The Public Works Department plays a critical role in supporting transportation and traffic safety initiatives across the area, ensuring that roads, traffic signals, signs, and other infrastructure components operate efficiently and are well-maintained. With a focus on safety, quality, and community service, Washington County offers a professional environment where employees contribute to critical public... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions
- Must have own means of transportation
- Valid driver’s license required for operating a motor vehicle for county business
Job Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions
- Valid driver’s license and own means of transportation
- Previous work experience with Washington County Traffic Operations preferred
- Previous paid experience in temporary traffic control preferred
- Experience installing and repairing traffic control signs preferred
- Experience operating parking lot stripers, line removal equipment, thermal heaters, one-ton trucks, push mowers, weed whips, and impact drills preferred
- Ability to perform manual labor in various weather conditions
- Ability to document work activities accurately
- Commitment to safety and wearing prescribed protective equipment
- Support for workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion
Job Duties
- Performs general sign construction, installation, and maintenance, including installation, removal, cleaning, and straightening
- Assists in the set-up, maintenance, and removal of work zone traffic control in accordance with state and county standards, including placement of traffic cones, barrels, signs, barricades, flashers, delineators, temporary striping, tapes, and paints
- Wears correct work zone apparel as directed by supervisor
- Ensures work zone traffic control devices are kept clean and in good working order
- Installs highway pavement messages using various materials including marking material, retro-reflective glass beads, and templates
- Documents daily activities using timesheets, work orders, asset management, and inventory control systems
- Operates county vehicles for traffic operations including sedans, pickup trucks, one-ton trucks, message trucks, sign trucks, bucket trucks, and follow-up trucks
- Performs manual labor and operates equipment for traffic sign installation using tools such as hydraulic post pullers, drills, grinders, and saws
- Assists in duties of the Traffic Engineering and Traffic Operations Section
- Performs other duties as assigned
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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