TRAFFIC CONTROL TECHNICIAN HELPER
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Salary: $13.90 - $20.85 HourlyLocation : Clovis, NMJob Type: FULL-TIMEJob Number: 2024_08_08_3023Department: PUBLIC WORKSDivision: TRAFFIC CONTROLOpening Date: 08/08/2024Job DescriptionThis position is engaged in the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic devices in accordance with City and State laws and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. May be placed on standby call on a rotating basis.**This position has been classified as a safety sensitive position and is subject to our drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident for the following prohibited substances: marijuana, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and cocaine, as well as any drug not approved for medical use by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.** Typical Duties

• Assists with the installation and maintenance of traffic signals, signs and devices such as traffic islands, street name signs, and painted traffic control lines.
• Assists with field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals and other factors influencing traffic conditions.
• Assists with electrical repairs in all city facilities.
• Climbs ladders or stands in tower-truck to reach traffic devices.
• Under direct supervision, test circuits and electronic components to detect faulty equipment.
• Under direct supervision, replaces blown fuses and bulbs, faulty transformers, timers, electrodes, and wires using electricians hand tools.
• Constructs and installs regulatory signs.
• Will be required to carry a pager when assigned stand-by duties.

RequirementsMinimum Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma or GED. Requires one-year experience in electronics or electricity; or equivalent.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Valid New Mexico Drivers' license or equivalent.
• Must have or obtain within one year a nationally recognized Level I Certification in signing and marking and a Level I in Traffic Signals.

Knowledge skills and Abilities:Knowledge of:

• Reading and understand plan drawings and electrical circuit diagrams and schematics is preferred.

Skills in:

• Welding preferred. Experience involving electronic or electrical repair is preferred

Ability to:

• Understand and follow basic safety precautions, rules and regulations; interact diplomatically with public.

Physical Requirements

• Moderately heavy work involving frequent standing, walking, balancing, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling and squatting; pushing, pulling and lifting items weighing up to 100 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Clovis policies. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to the drug testing policy. Essential duties are predominantly performed outdoors with exposure to all types of weather conditions. Employee is exposed to airborne particles, potentially toxic and/or caustic chemicals, electrical hazards, and extreme temperatures, travel from site to site, work around traffic and heavy construction equipment. Use of safety shoes, glasses and other equipment is required.

Cigna Health Insurance Medical Employee Only - In Network deductible $1000Employee portion = $38.17 per pay period (24) or $916.08 annuallyCity portion = $318.07 per pay period (24) or $8,139.12 (90% of cost)Medical Employee + Family - In Network deductible $3,000Employee portion = $89.79 per pay period (24) or $2,154.96 annuallyCity portion = $808.20 per pay period (24) or $19,396.80 (90% of cost)DentalUnited Concordia options of 2 plans 100% employee costVision Davis Vision 100% employee costLife Insurance$40,000 paid by the City on employee (if enrolled in short term disability)$2,000 paid by City for dependents (if enrolled in short term disability)Supplemental Voluntary Life InsuranceShort-Term/Long Term Disability 100 % employee costVoluntary Short-Term Disability 70% of weekly income after 15 day waiting period/Long Term Disability 60% of weekly income after 180 day waiting periodFlexible Spending Accounts 100% employee costHealthcare Flexible Spending AccountDependent Care Flexible Spending AccountRetirement ChoicesICMA Employee Contributes minimum of 3% City matches 14% (of total wages)PERA Employee Contributes 15.15% City matches 10.3% Fire - Municipal Fire Plan 5 Employee contributes 19.7% City 22.4%Police - Municipal Police Plan 5 Employee contributes 18.3% City 19.65%Time OffVacation Accrual 84 hours annually (2912 Fire Service accrues 120 hours annually) increases at intervals 7 and 15 yearsSick Accrual 96 hours annually (2912 Fire Service accrues 134.4 annually)(at 20 years with separation get 50% of sick leave balance)11 paid holidaysPhysical Examination Leave - 4 hours annuallyBereavement LeaveVoting Leave - 1 hourPersonal DayTuition Assistance - job related 100% of tuition cost reimbursedOption of Sick Leave Bank01 This position requires you have a current, valid driver's license (equivalent to a NM Class D ) do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

02 A requirement of the position is you must have a high school diploma or GED. Do you confirm you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you have specialized training or experience in electronics or electricity; or equivalent?

• less than 1 year
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years

04 Please describe your experience in electronics or electricity. 05 Do you have experience in maintenance and repair of Traffic control devices?

• Less than 1 year
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years

06 A requirement of this position is to have or obtain within one year a nationally recognized Level I Certification in Signing and Marking and a Level I in Traffic Signals, do you understand this is a requirement of this position?

• Yes
• No

07 This position has been classified as a safety sensitive position by the City of Clovis and/or the USDOT and is subject to City of Clovis' drug testing policy and/or regulations set for by USDOT to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident for the following prohibited substances: marijuana, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and cocaine, as well as any drug not approved for medical use by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Please confirm you understand this position is subject to the City drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.

• Yes
• No

08 Were you referred by Workforce?

• Yes
• No

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