Salary: $23.55 – $32.97 Hourly
Location : Frisco, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202301522
Department: Engineering Services
Division: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
Opening Date: 06/13/2023
Summary
Under the general supervision of the Transportation Planning Manager, the Traffic Technician coordinates the work flow of private development projects through the Traffic Engineering Division and prepares agreements and ordinances for adoption by City Council. Creates maps and graphics; maintains and retrieves information from Traffic Engineering databases. Collects field data and conducts traffic studies for warranting traffic control devices and other transportation related issues. Reviews and processes traffic control plans for right-of-way permits. Responds to citizen calls regarding traffic related items.
The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.
Essential Job Functions & Other Important Duties
- Assists with the organization of daily engineering assignments and duties for Traffic Engineers and Traffic Signal Technicians.
- Collects field data (photos, measurements, sketches, traffic counts) used to create maps, engineering plans, work orders, presentation materials and graphics.
- Reviews and processes traffic control plans for right-of-way permits.
- Maintains, updates, and retrieves information from crash database and traffic count database.
- Programs and places traffic counters, operates handheld radar speed gun.
- Provides permit approval information to developers, contractors and City departments.
- Maintains, updates, and retrieves information from engineering department database.
- Reviews information entered by Planning, Building Inspection, Public Works, and Engineering divisions.
- Responds to requests for assistance and information from walk-in and telephone inquiries.
Other Important Duties:
- Prepares engineering ordinances for adoption by City Council.
- Coordinates work flow of development projects with other City departments.
- Travels to construction sites, meetings, conferences and training.
- Some extended shifts/hours are required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Knowledge of traffic engineering and construction inspection techniques and procedures.
- Knowledge of database software.
- Knowledge of AutoCad and/or Microstation.
- Knowledge of customer service practices and techniques.
- Knowledge of computers and related equipment, hardware and software.
- Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
- Skill in effective oral and written communications.
- Skill in reviewing crash reports and analyzing crash data.
- Skill in resolving customer complaints and concerns.
Preferred Education, Experience, and Certifications:
- Associate Degree or two years of college in an engineering or science related discipline and one year of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- IMSA Signal Technician I Certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of date of hire.
- IMSA Work Zone Safety Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of date of hire (TEEX Work Zone Certification will be considered).
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screening, physical agility exam, criminal background check and MVR check.
- Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver’s License.
Environmental Factors & Conditions/Physical Requirements
- Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments.
- May be subject to exposure to extreme weather conditions.
- Crouching – bending body forward by bending leg, spine.
- Fingering – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
- Handling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
- Hearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
- Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
- Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
- Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
- Pulling – use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.
- Reaching – extending hands or arms in any direction.
- Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
- Speaking – expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
- Stooping – bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
- Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.
- Visual Acuity 1 – prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
- Visual Acuity 2 – color, depth perception, field of vision.
- Visual Acuity 4 – operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.
- Walking – on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.
Work Environment:
- Work performed is primarily light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.
Equipment and Tools Utilized:
- Equipment utilized includes personal computer, copier, calculator, fax machine, other standard office equipment, video tape players, traffic counters, radar speed guns, and department vehicles.
City of Frisco benefits are available to all employees working full-time and scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week. More information is available at
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Do you possess a valid State of Texas Drivers License?
- Yes
- No
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Can you accurately type at least 30 words per minute? (subject to typing test)
- Yes
- No
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Have you had at least two years of experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience creating formulas in Microsoft Excel software?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience creating new documents using Microsoft Word software?
- Yes
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Do you have experience making changes to a PDF file (such as adding/removing pages or adding comments)?
- Yes
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Do you have experience using AutoCAD or Microstation software?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience using software to create maps and/or graphics?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience working with databases (such as entering data or searching for data)?
- Yes
- No
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Are you familiar with traffic control plans?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience reading site plans and/or construction plans?
- Yes
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Would you be able to explain the traffic patterns you observed at an intersection, circulating around a school, or within a neighborhood?
- Yes
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Would you be comfortable talking to residents on the telephone?
- Yes
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How many years of college did you attend?
- None
- 1 – 2 years
- 3- 4 years
- 5 or more years
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Are you familiar with the municipal development review process for preliminary site plans, site plans, plats, zoning cases, etc.?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience with TRAKit or ProjectDox software?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience sharing files with others using Microsoft OneDrive?
- Yes
- No
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Are you familiar with purchase orders, invoices, and/or pay requests?
- Yes
- No
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Are you currently a City of Frisco employee who has completed their six month probationary period?
- Yes
- No
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