Traffic Sign Data Collection Technician (Engineering Aide/Engineering Technician I/II)

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions through Riverside County.

A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

The County of Riverside Transportation Department has an opportunity for a Traffic Sign Data Collection Technician (Engineering Aide/Engineering Technician I/II) in the Traffic Operations Division.

The selected candidate will support Riverside County's Traffic Operations Division by identifying traffic signs in need of repair, maintenance, or replacement, and by assisting in the ongoing update of the County's sign inventory and asset lifecycle planning.

The Traffic Sign Data Collection Technician will conduct detailed field inspections, record accurate geographic coordinates of traffic control signs using GPS tools, and utilize retroreflectometer equipment to measure sign retroreflectivity in compliance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices ( MUTC)D standards.

The incumbent must be proficient in interpreting engineering blueprints and installation drawings and possess strong technical writing skills to produce clear, comprehensive reports documenting field activities.

This role requires independence, reliability, and flexibility, including the ability to travel throughout the County, occasionally stay overnight, and work weekends as needed, and p erform other duties as assigned to support the department's goals and operations.

Competitive candidates will possess:

- Prior work experience in traffic sign installation and maintenance.
- Experience in field inspections and detailed inventories of traffic signs.
- Proficiency in using retro reflectometer equipment to measure sign retro reflectivity and ensure Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices ( MUTCD) compliance.
- Experience with BI alerts (Business Intelligence alerts) is a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints, sign plans, and installation drawings.
- Strong report writing skills to prepare clear and comprehensive field activity summaries.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a field environment.


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* Candidates with field work experience in traffic signal operations or installations will be considered competitive.



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The Engineering Technician II is distinguished from the Engineering Technician I in that the former is the fully qualified journey level in the series

The Engineering Technician I is a natural progression underfill for the Engineering Technician II.

Incumbents are eligible to promote to Engineering Technician I upon successful completion of their probationary period, which would include a satisfactory performance evaluation and any additional qualification requirements.

The Engineering Aide is a natural progression underfill for the Engineering Technician I.

Incumbents are eligible to promote to Engineering Technician I upon successful completion of their probationary period, which would include a satisfactory performance evaluation and any a...