Location: Charlotte,NC, USA
Date Opened: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 12:00 AM
Close Date: Wednesday, December 25, 2024 12:00 AM
Department: Transportation Department
Traffic Operations/Repair & Maintenance
Salary: $19.14 - $23.93 Commensurate with Experience
SUMMARY
This position is responsible for installation and maintenance of various traffic control devices with a focus on Pavement Markings. Position assists crews in the installation, maintenance, or repair of pavement markings. Work involves heavy manual labor. This position works primarily in the Pavement Markings Section, however if needed, may be assigned work in other sections or on specialized projects.
Major Duties & Responsibilities:
* Install and maintain pavement markings.
* Operate a variety of specialized pavement marking tools and equipment.
* Load and unload materials, supplies, and equipment.
* Ensure all related Pavement Markings tasks are completed correctly and efficiently.
* Maintain detailed work records including maintenance forms, inventory forms, vehicle inspections forms, daily work logs and other documentation.
* 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.
* Maintain a safe work environment by following appropriate procedures, utilizing personal protective equipment and recognizing and reporting unsafe conditions and actions.
* Perform related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Ability to read and write; including follow signal plans that are provided.
* Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
* General knowledge of methods, practices, procedures, work hazards and equipment used in the maintenance of traffic control devices and construction.
* 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.
* Ability to read and interpret signal plans provided by traffic engineers
* Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and standard practices for the installation, operation and maintenance of traffic control 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
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of one year of related work experience is required.
* Work experience may be substituted by a high school diploma or equivalent.
* Must have a valid Driver's License at the time of hire
* Must have the ability to obtain a City Driving permit at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Preferred candidate has, or can obtain, a CDL A license or permit within one year of hire.
* A High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
* Experience with work hazards, work zones, safety precautions, 811 Locates procedures, OSHA regulations, ground construction, specialized equipment, and hand
Minimum Qualifications
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.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online.
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BENEFITS
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