Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $27.72 - $38.79
Work Schedule
Flexible
On-call
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
flexible work arrangement
Employee assistance program
Professional Development
Job Description
The Town of Parker, located in Colorado, is a vibrant community that values teamwork, creativity, and individual initiative. As a public sector municipality, Parker is dedicated to maintaining a friendly, hometown atmosphere where positive solutions and community impact are paramount. The Public Works & Engineering Department, specifically the Traffic Division, plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and functionality of the town's traffic control systems. The Town of Parker offers a supportive work environment that fosters career growth through training courses and skill enhancement opportunities. Additionally, the town supports work-life balance through programs like the Flexible Work Arrangement and... Show More
Job Requirements
- 18 years of age or older
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Possession or ability to obtain a valid Colorado Driver's License
- Minimum of two years driving history with a safe record
- Willingness to participate in pre-employment and random drug testing as position is safety sensitive
- Ability to work irregular hours including weekends, holidays, and emergency call-outs
- Ability to operate hand, electric, and gas-powered tools
- Ability to follow safety protocols and traffic regulations
- Ability to occasionally be on-call and carry a pager
- Ability to perform responder role within NIMS/Incident Command System
- Ability to communicate and coordinate with multiple departments and agencies
- Ability to pass pre-employment background check
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid Colorado Driver's License with safe driving record
- Knowledge of electrical wiring and traffic control devices
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and plans
- Skill in using computer software for report generation
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Team-building and leadership skills
- Knowledge of Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
- Certifications including IMSA Work Zone Safety, IMSA Traffic Signal Levels I, II, III depending on technician level
- Ability to operate specialized vehicles and equipment such as bucket trucks and forklifts
- Ability to pass pre-employment background check
Job Duties
- Maintains the Town's traffic signal systems including installing, constructing, and repairing traffic signals and devices
- Places and removes barricades, cones, and other traffic control and safety devices around work areas
- Provides status reports and advises on projects assigned to the Traffic Services Division
- Services and maintains assigned equipment and performs minor mechanical adjustments and repairs
- Installs and maintains signal controller cabinets, camera systems, detection equipment, fiber optic cables, and traffic control devices
- Adjusts, repairs, replaces, and modifies electric, electronic, and mechanical components
- Responds to natural and man-made disasters performing traffic maintenance duties
- Assists in locating underground traffic and drainage facilities
- Participates in snow mitigation efforts operating dump trucks with plows
- Provides in-field guidance to work teams and assists with repair and maintenance of street signs, pavement markings, and lighting
- Complies with Town policies and procedures
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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