- Salary
- $25 – $28
- Location
- CDOT Sign Signal Shop, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Salary: $25.00 - $28.90 Commensurate with Experience
Welcome to the City of Charlotte
Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.
Our guiding principles include:
Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development
Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services
Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems
Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions
SUMMARY
This position is responsible for installing and maintaining a variety of traffic control devices, with a primary focus on pavement markings. This role includes assisting work crews with the installation, maintenance, and repair of pavement markings, and involves performing heavy manual labor. While the position is primarily assigned to the Pavement Markings Section, it may also be required to support other sections or specialized projects as needed.
Major Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Install and maintain pavement markings.
2. Operate a variety of specialized pavement marking tools and equipment.
3. Load and unload materials, supplies, and equipment.
4. Ensure all related Pavement Markings tasks are completed correctly and efficiently.
5. Maintain detailed work records including maintenance forms, inventory forms, vehicle inspections forms, daily work logs and other documentation.
6. Set up temporary traffic control, safety cones and signs according to the CDOT WATCH handbook, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and specialized training.
7. Maintain a safe work environment by following appropriate procedures, utilizing personal protective equipment and recognize and report unsafe conditions and actions.
8. Perform related work as required.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
One (1) year work experience with heavy equipment, construction, traffic control, or pavement markings.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Class A CDL
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with work hazards, work zones, safety precautions, 811 Locates procedures, OSHA regulations, pavement marking surface preparation, and operation of specialized pavement marking equipment and hand tools. Experience with reading and interpreting pavement marking plans and layouts in accordance with the MUTCD.
Computer experience preferred; including but not limited to typing, word documents, spreadsheets, and work order management system.
Experience in routine maintenance on specialized Pavement Marking equipment is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to read and write; including follow engineering drawings and construction plans that are provided.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
General knowledge of methods, practices, procedures, work hazards and equipment used in the installation and maintenance of pavement marking operations.
Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems related to the installation and maintenance of pavement markings with limited supervision from Field Engineering & Operations Supervisor.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, sometimes under unfavorable weather conditions.
Ability to work on a team, or lead crews, for various types of traffic projects.
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and standard practices for the installation, operation and maintenance of pavement marking systems.
Knowledge on the MUTCD
Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions involved with working in and around heavy vehicle traffic.
Physical Requirements:
Sitting
Standing
Bending
Twisting
Reaching
Kneeling
Squatting
Crawling
Climbing (10 ft.)
Walking (3 miles)
Lifting (3 ft., 20-100 lbs.)
Shoveling (3ft., 20-25 lbs.)
Pushing/Pulling
Carrying (20 ft., 2-90 lbs.)
Driving approx. 50 miles daily
Work outside exposed to all weather conditions, chemicals, fumes, solvents, dust, slippery/uneven surfaces, machinery, moving object/vehicles, and excessive noise.
May climb ladders, work on slippery and uneven surfaces, work in confined spaces, and use vibrating machinery or tools.
Work in traffic; walk in and around moving vehicles and equipment.
Work involves sitting periodically, including riding in vehicle, attending trainings and meetings, or during use of office equipment such as computer for administrative tasks.
Sensory Requirements:
Touch
Hearing
Vision (distance, near, and peripheral)
Depth perception
Color distinction
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.
Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.
Our culture is to serve the community honorably.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.
You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.
For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email [email protected]
The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.
BENEFITS
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.
The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
