Highway Traffic Control Specialist II

Job ID
Location Bismarck ND
Salary Range From 4840.00 To 4840.00 Monthly
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular

North Dakota Department of Transportation
Bismarck District Bismarck ND

If you are looking to make a difference and drive your success you have come to the right place. As the number one Department of Transportation (DOT) in highway performance and cost-effectiveness in the nation there is no better time for you to join our team where the work you do along with our mission to safely move people and goods positively impacts the citizens and the traveling public in North Dakota.

We are looking for a candidate with a passion to help the citizens in our great state and have fun doing it. We offer rewarding work opportunities with a competitive employee benefits package including a fully paid family health insurance plan paid leave retirement plan options work-life balance/flexibility an infant at work program tuition reimbursement and more!

NDDOT Starting Salary: $4518 / month

*Underfilling at the Highway Traffic Control Specialist I level may be considered salary dependent on experience

Install Repair and Replace signs delineators guardrails traffic signals and lighting systems:

Interpret the Manual on Uniform Control Devices (MUTCD) specifications to properly install and maintain traffic control devices.
Assist in the repair of lighting systems on highways bridge structures rest areas and high mast light towers.
Install Striping and Pavement Markings Both Paint and Plastic Markings:

Operate pickup mounted striping machine.
Operate small walk-behind striper.
Apply and maintain pavement markings such as stop bars railroads turn lanes arrows and parking lots in rest areas.
Inventory Control Recordkeeping Ordering of Supplies:

Submit time and attendance reports vehicle use reports other records necessary in the procurement and disposal of inventory items according to policies and procedures.
Assist in maintaining an inventory of supplies necessary for the district to provide an acceptable level of service to the public.
Use of the retroreflectomer to decide which signs should be replaced.
Operation Maintenance and Repair of Vehicles and Equipment

Operate equipment necessary to install and repair signs traffic signals and lighting systems in a safe and productive manner.
Service and maintain assigned units and related equipment.
Supervisory Duties

Be responsible in charge when lead supervisor is absent
Highway Roadway Maintenance

Assist sections with snow/ice control operations
Maintain and operate assigned plow truck and related equipment
Assist with roadway maintenance such as patching crack maintenance litter control etc.

Minimum Qualifications
Requires a high school diploma or GED and
Two years of experience demonstrating technical and mechanical abilities for the position.
Valid Class B drivers permit with air brakes with air brakes the first day of work. The employee will then have 30 calendar days to take the behind-the wheel exam and get the class B drivers license with air brakes. The district will make the equipment available for the employee to practice driving during these 30 days.
Requires work after hours on weekends and holidays during emergency events.
Underfilling as a Highway Traffic Control Specialist I:

Requires a high school diploma or GED and
One year of experience demonstrating technical and mechanical abilities for the position.
Valid Class B drivers permit with air brakes with air brakes the first day of work. The employee will then have 30 calendar days to take the behind-the wheel exam and get the class B drivers license with air brakes. The district will make the equipment available for the employee to practice driving during these 30 days.
Requires work after hours on weekends and holidays during emergency events.
Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process and the required drug test medical screening reference check and driving records check with current and previous employers within the past three years.

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Application Procedures
Submit an application at by 11:59 P.M. Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date. Application materials including resume and cover letter must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.*

*Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Application materials including resumes and attachments are not considered in the 100-point candidate questionnaire. Applicants must provide detail in their responses to the questionnaire.

Applicants who experience technical difficulties during the application process should contact or 701.328.3290. For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process contact the DOT Talent Acquisition Team at or .

Learn more about NDDOT at TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-.

NDDOT does not provide sponsorships.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity) genetics religion age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

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