TRAFFIC CONTROL TECHNICIAN I - Transportation Services

TRAFFIC CONTROL TECHNICIAN I - Transportation Services

Salary

$18.01 - $21.61 Hourly

Location

Tarrant County, TX

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

11283

Department

Transportation Services

Opening Date

10/19/2026

Closing Date

11/19/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits

Summary

The Traffic Control Technician I will be responsible for assisting with the daily functions of Engineering Services including ensuring all traffic control devices, both regulated, non-regulated, and warning signs follow all County, State and Federal Standards, Regulations and Specifications. Operates different types of specialized heavy equipment used to perform construction and road maintenance projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs basic installations and setups under direction, assisting with the setup of temporary traffic control standards at various work sites.
• Handles routine maintenance tasks while assisting in required reflectivity testing and helping to establish replacement and maintenance schedules for all traffic control devices within Tarrant County boundaries.
• Input corrective Traffic Signs repairs and maintenance requests in Cartegraph.
• Maintains the active required Regulatory and Non-Regulatory sign inventory.
• On-Call after hours for Emergency "Regulatory" Traffic Sign repair or replacement.
• Operates different types of equipment used to remove obstructions interfering with the visibility of Traffic Signs.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Understanding of MUTCD codes and specifications.
• Possess a working knowledge of asphalt and concrete pavement.
• Basic knowledge of computer programs, smart levels, and digital measuring devices.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
• One (1) years work experience required.
• Must have a valid Class C driver license and obtain a Texas Class "A" CDL license with tanker endorsement within eight (8) months of hire.

Preferred Requirements:

• Installation and maintenance of regulated and non-regulated traffic signs preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent may be required to bend, hear, keyboard, sit, stand, walk, climb, stoop, lift, push and pull, talk, work alone and with others, and work overtime. Must be able to lift up to 25lbs.

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Smith at (817) 884-1227.

Employer Tarrant County

Address 100 E. Weatherford Suite 301

Fort Worth, Texas, 76196-0105

Phone (817) 884-1188

Website http://www.tarrantcountytx.gov