Traffic Device Specialist

Job Description:

Traffic Device Specialist

Description

Summary

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

The Deschutes County Road Department is responsible for the development, operation, and maintenance of the County road system, consisting of approximately 900 miles of roadway. Our Mission: We strive to maintain the quality and improve the experience for all users of the Deschutes County transportation system.

ABOUT THE COUNTY:
We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.

Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.

We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.

ABOUT THE JOB:
The Traffic Device Specialist position is responsible for performing a variety technical skills, physical labor, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards, ensuring safe and effective traffic control operations. This includes maintenance, repair, and installation of highway signs and other traffic control devices; design and manufacturing of highway sign panels; and i nspection and condition assessment of highway signs and other traffic control devices. The Specialist will also perform other duties as directed, related to Public Works activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing, manufacturing, installing, and maintaining traffic control devices in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and supplements.
• Perform preventative maintenance work, changing bulbs/LEDs; testing and inspecting new and existing equipment.
• Performing a broad range of manual labor including pushing, lifting, shoveling, digging, removing debris, climbing, cutting, moving obstacles, loading and unloading material, and inspecting and installing posts.
• Operating a variety of hand tools, power tools, and light equipment in the performance of construction, maintenance, and repair work to traffic control devices, which may include drills, augers, chainsaws, flatbeds, air compressors, generators, small lift cranes, and other tools and equipment.

What You Will Bring:
Knowledge of or experience with:

• County policies and procedures.
• Traffic control device standards, including the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and supplements.
• Principles and practices of occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Skill In:

• Care, maintenance, and safe operation of equipment and tools.
• Equipment operation and manual labor in sometimes adverse weather conditions and other uncomfortable situations.
• Operation of standard and specialized computer software applications.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers, citizens, developers, advocates, and regional agencies.

*This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.

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Review the full job description by clicking HERE.

Compensation

$5,232.87 to $6,682.28 per month for a 172.67 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This union-represented position is available immediately.

BENEFITS:

Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $100 per month for employee only or $121 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HERE for full benefit details.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent;
• AND four (4) years of experience in traffic control device maintenance, traffic control device manufacturing, road maintenance, or other related work;
• OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in utilizing asset management enterprise software for traffic control devices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current MUTCD ( Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices) standards and guidelines.

Necessary Special Requirements

Driving is a requirement for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.

Excellent County benefit package when eligible.
Deschutes County offers eligible employees a comprehensive health care package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents. Coverage becomes effective the first of the month following 1 month of employment. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, Deschutes County provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.

Employer paid benefit offerings include:

• Life Insurance for employee and dependents
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Program through Oregon PERS
• Time Management Leave

Employee paid voluntary benefit offerings include:

• 125 Flexible Spending Program
• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance

To learn more about Deschutes County's generous benefit offerings, please visit www.deschutes.org/hr and click on Employee Benefits or click HERE for full benefits guide.

Closing Date/Time: 1/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$5,232.87 - $6,682.28 Monthly