Traffic Signs and Markings Maintenance Technician I

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES           

• Performs a variety of duties related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of all aspects of signs and pavement markings. 
• Assists the Traffic Signs and Markings Maintenance Supervisor in maintaining adequate inventories of signing and pavement marking materials and supplies. 
• Installs and removes traffic signs, delineators, and posts as directed by work orders. 
• Responds to scheduled and unscheduled sign maintenance requests as needed, that includes replacing, straightening, cleaning signs, and trimming of vegetation. 
• Communicates directly with Utility companies to locate underground utilities prior to sign installation. 
• Establishes safe and appropriate work zones while performing work in the right-of-way. 
• Effectively uses a computer-based sign inventory management system. Maintains accurate records of work performed and materials used.
• Places and removes Traffic Mitigation Program speed trailers and other devices in locations determined by that program. 
• Works safely and effectively in City rights of way. Sets up appropriate work zones while working in the roadway.   
• Shares information, provides and receives feedback with coworkers and supervisors.
• Interacts directly with the public. 
• Participates in and provides feedback during interviews and performance evaluations.   
• Performs related duties as required to meet the needs of the City. 
• Knows and complies with all City and department policies and participating in professional trainings and development. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills.  Ability to listen to and respect input, participate in work group conversations, and deal directly with issues that arise.  
• Ability to give and receive verbal instructions.
• Ability to maintain accurate work records. 
• Ability to remain alert to conditions and events occurring in public right-of-way indicating anticipated or needed maintenance and repairs. 
• Ability to take proper safety precautions to prevent accidents including use of all required safety equipment and following all safety regulations, policies, procedures and reporting requirements.  Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment.  Reports all accidents and damage to city property.
• Ability to work courteously, respectfully and effectively with the public in difficult situations, both in person and on the telephone.   
• Knowledge and previous experience using Windows based software, such as database, spreadsheet and word processing programs.   
• Valid Driver's license and ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.   
• Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability and desire to learn about the installation, removal and maintenance of traffic signs and markings.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED; or equivalent of two (2) years related experience may substitute for the education requirement only.
• No experience required.
• ATSSA Flagger Certification or new hires have ability to obtain within three (3) months.   
• IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician or new hires have ability to obtain within one (1) year.  
• IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician Level I or equivalent within one (1) year

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received: Traffic Signs and Markings Maintenance Supervisor

Supervision Exercised: None

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS   

• Physical and Mental Effort: Physical ability to perform a wide range of tasks in an outdoor daytime and nighttime environment in and around moving traffic, requiring standing, walking, bending, and kneeling.  Upper body strength to lift and carry equipment as needed.  Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 100 pounds.  Ability to work up to 20 feet above ground.  Frequent hand and eye coordination to operate computer and office equipment, vision for frequent reading, recording, and interpreting information, including ability to distinguish distinct color changes and frequent speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with citizens and employees.  
• Work Environment: Works primarily in an office or enclosed vehicle environment.  Regularly works in or adjacent to moving roadway traffic, encountering noise, dust, and fumes.  Occasionally encounters adverse weather conditions, darkness, and mechanical, electrical and equipment hazards. 
• Machines and Equipment Used: City vehicle, hand and power tools, hand and power post hole diggers. Ability to utilize all required safety equipment.