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Maricopa County · 11 hours ago

Roadway Technician

Chandler, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$21.75/hr - $33/hr

1+ years exp

Maricopa County is dedicated to providing efficient public services and is seeking a Roadway Technician to join their team. The role involves operating county equipment and vehicles to assist in constructing and maintaining roads, as well as installing and maintaining roadway traffic control for construction zones in accordance with established standards.

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Responsibilities

Install and maintain traffic control signing and barricading during emergencies and floods. Prepare, clean, and maintain traffic control devices for lane/road closures, detours, bypasses, and shoulder work in County work zones following Federal, State, and County traffic control plans

Inspect barricades, lights, signs, sandbags, and sign spacing daily to ensure proper traffic control set-ups. Provide flagging for work zones, including using STOP/SLOW paddles or handheld radios

Create work orders and tasks, complete daily written reports, enter information into the asset management system (Cartegraph), and document pre-trip/post-trip inspections on all assigned equipment

Participate in special projects, emergencies, Palo Verde drills/exercises, flooded roadway response, and on-call/standby 24 hours for emergency requests. Install and program message boards and speed monitors for special events throughout Maricopa County, as needed

Install and maintain traffic control signing, and barricading during emergencies and floods

Perform manual labor assignments and load/unload materials, supplies, and equipment, and deliver to job sites as directed

Assist in building, repairing, maintaining, clearing brush and debris, and landscaping of roadways and roadway structures such as pavement, culverts, headwalls, fences, and guardrails

Operate a variety of trucks, power equipment, and manual tools in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures, including sandbagger, forklift, skip loader, etc

Perform other duties as assigned; some positions will require the performance of other essential and marginal functions depending upon work location, assignment, or shift

Qualification

Traffic control experienceRoad maintenance experienceATSSA Flagging certificationPublic sector experienceMaintenance environment experience

Required

One year of experience in traffic control, or traffic operations, including installation and maintenance of traffic control devices, or two years of experience in the maintenance, repair, or construction of roads

High school diploma or GED

Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

Must possess or have the ability to obtain an American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Flagging certification within six months of hire

Preferred

Experience working in the public sector

Experience in a maintenance environment, including mowing, sweeping, tree trimming, sprinkler repair, and/or weed spraying

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1