Job Summary: Per PENNDOT OJT Manual - Traffic Control Assistant (120.05) Responsible for maintenance and protection of traffic signs, devices and lights.  Must be able to comprehend PennDOT Publication 213 and set appropriate traffic patters, as detailed within such standards.  Also, must have a complete understanding of project maintenance and protection plans and ability to perform and affect work as indicated for the project.  Performs other related duties as directed by the Foreman.  

Skills to be learned with the supervision of the supervising foreman:    * Attend toolbox safety meetings. * Assist traffic foreman as helper. * Review PennDOT Publication 213, Temporary Traffic Patter Guidelines. * Review of project maintenance and protection of traffic plans. * Observation of actual job signing and traffic control. * Assist foreman in various traffic changes and maintenance and protection of traffic operations. * Conduct daily reviews and maintenance of actual M&P of traffic signs, devices and operations. * Coordinate with supervisor various traffic changes as dictated by project plans. *Assist, document and provide proper notification of various concerns in case of project traffic accident and necessary corrective actions to be taken on the project. * Assist motorist, within project limits. * Maintain safe travel lanes and conditions. * Receive additional instruction from foreman.

Hiring Considerations: The following guidelines are set forth to insure the safety and well being of a trainee and fellow worker. 

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• The applicant should demonstrate evidence of a reasonable amount of intelligence to handle the technical elements of the job.
• The applicant should show evidence of a reasonable amount of aptitude and interest in the craft.
• The applicant shall have a valid license (i.e., equipment operator, truck driver or highway).
• No applicant shall be accepted as a trainee in any classification in which they have successfully completed a training program leading toward journeyperson status, or in which such person has been gainfully employed as a journeyman by virtue of informal on the job training.
• If an individual or apprentice was enrolled as a 'trainee' and has quit three (3) times, they will no longer be eligible to participate in the program.  This determination can be addressed on a case by case basis.

Physical Requirements: * Must be in good health or be able to pass a pre job physical, should one be required.

Special Provisions (TSPs) #1999 9999 DESCRIPTION   As part of the project equal employment opportunity affirmative action program, provide on the job training aimed at developing candidates toward full journeymen in the type of trade or job classification.

Construction - subparagraph,c. * Training and upgrading of minorities and women toward journeyman status is a primary objective of this special provision. * Documentation of ethnic claim may be necessary to ensure eligibility for PENNDOT OJT Program.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully.