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Highway Sign Worker
Salary
$35,306.00 - $51,932.00 Annually
Location
Washington County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service PermanentFull-time
Job Number
N-2024-91049
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
TR Washington Co
Opening Date
09/19/2024
Closing Date
10/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
91110
Position Number
00066859
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
J1
Pay Group
ST03
Bureau / Division Code
00081240
Bureau / Division
TR Washington County
Worksite Address
170 Route 519
City
Eighty Four, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
15330
Contact Name
Rebecca Snyder
Contact Phone
724.###.####
Contact Email
...@pa.gov
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THE POSITION
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2024-91049 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM AUGUST 12, 2024 TO AUGUST 26, 2024. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.
Do you appreciate being outside, no matter the weather? If so, The Department of Transportation has the perfect opportunity for you! We are looking for a Highway Sign Worker that is dedicated to completing projects from start to finish. This position is responsible for performing a variety of manual laboring duties on a highway or bridge maintenance crew. Bring your talent and ambition to our department and unleash your potential!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In the role of a Highway Sign Worker, your primary responsibility will involve the identification and installation of directional signs along state highways. This will entail not only locating the appropriate spots for these signs but also ensuring they are securely installed. Additionally, part of your duties will involve the replacement of broken signposts and damaged signs to maintain the safety and efficiency of the highway signage system.
Another aspect of the position will involve the maintenance of the area surrounding state highway signs. This will include tasks such as cutting weeds to ensure visibility and accessibility of the signs. Furthermore, you will be responsible for painting crosswalks and parking stalls in compliance with environmental protection regulations, contributing to the overall safety and aesthetics of the highway infrastructure.
As a Highway Sign Worker, you will also be expected to perform skilled tasks related to the upkeep of various types of signs. This may involve repairing, cleaning, and ensuring the functionality of the signs to guarantee their effectiveness in providing important information to drivers and pedestrians. Your attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols will be crucial in carrying out these responsibilities effectively.
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Work Schedule and Additional Information:
+ Full-time employment
+ Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
+ Shift work may be required
+ Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
+ One year of experience as a painter's helper or other work leading to journeyman skills in sign painting; and such training as may have been gained through completion of the eighth school grade;or
+ Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Additional Requirements:
+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
+ If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ...@pa.gov .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little extras that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
How many years of full-time experience as a painter's helper or other work leading to journeyman skills in sign painting do you possess?
+ 1 year or more
+ 6 months but less than 1 year
+ Less than 6 months
+ None
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
Have you completed any post-high school training in painting?
If you are claiming credits/training, you must upload a copy of your vocational/trade school/college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the Attachments tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer yes to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information
+ Yes
+ No
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Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
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