Salary : $48,362.27 - $72,544.05 Annually Location : Rowlett, TX Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 2024-00117 Department: Public Works Division: Streets Opening Date: 09/16/2024 Closing Date: 10/11/2024 11:59 PM Central FLSA: Non-Exempt DescriptionHiring Range: $23.25 - $23.78 hourly Full Pay Range: $21.60 - $34.88 hourly Salary advertised is effective October 1, 2024 pending City Council budget approval. Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 6:00am - 4:00pm 3-day weekends Friday - Sunday Benefits at the City of Rowlett Include:
- 4-day work week
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance (2x salary up to $150,000)
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Flexible spending account
- 20-year retirement plan with the Texas Municipal Retirement System
- 5-year vesting and a 2:1 City match
- Vacation - 2 weeks during the first year, 3 weeks after the first year
- Sick leave - 2 weeks per year
- Employee Assistance Program
- Longevity pay
Position Overview: Under direct supervision, the Traffic Operations Technician performs skilled and technical work in the ongoing maintenance and repair of all traffic control devices within the city on a routine and daily basis. Additionally, the incumbent performs with a high degree of physical activity, strength, and effort in a variety of extreme weather and working conditions. Essential Job Functions Assists in the maintenance of traffic control equipment by installing, repairing, maintaining and fabricating all regulatory, warning, guide signs, and street name signs, both ground-mounted and overhead, in accordance with the MUTCD. This is done using computer-aided sign making equipment. Performs preventative maintenance on signal hardware and assists in the installation of new traffic signals. Replaces and repairs wiring and underground conduits. Fabricates logos, lettering and numbers for City vehicles, decals for facilities, and other related items. Assists in the maintenance of school zone flashers by ensuring correct operation, assisting in the installation and operation of school zone flashers and conducting regular inspection of school zone flashers in accordance with the MUTCD. Install regulatory, warning, construction signs, sign posts and pavement markings. Assists in the maintenance of roadway lighting by troubleshooting and repairing routine lighting systems. Maintains safe working environments for City workers by setting out warning signs, safety cones and barricades. Deploys traffic counters and changeable message boards as necessary. Performs vehicle inspections and informs supervisor of potential hazards, problem areas, or other work order activities. Assists in providing signage service by fabricating street and regulatory signs. Provides administrative support by processing work orders, maintaining work logs and on-call status, and providing preventative maintenance on the aerial lift truck and other City vehicles. Minimum Requirements Graduation from High School or GED required. Ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. Six months maintenance and/or construction experience to include but not limited to the basic maintenance and repair of electrical or electro-mechanical equipment required. Other Requirements Valid Texas Class C driver's license required. Ability to obtain Level I IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Certification with twelve (12) months from date of hire. Ability to be on-call after hours and /or weekends. TEEX Work Zone Traffic Control Certification within 1 month. All un-certified technicians shall work under the supervision of an IMSA level I or level II certified technician until at which time the un-certified technician becomes certified with an IMSA level I traffic signal certification. Must reside within a 1-hour response time from the Public Works Building, employee will have (6) months from employment date in which to relocate. May be required to be on-call and work nights, evenings and weekends. The City of Rowlett offers a competitive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, prescription drug, vision, life and AD&D, and long-term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, please visit our 01 Do you have a valid driver's license?
02 Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
- High School Diploma
- GED
- Neither
03 Do you have at least at least six (6) months of experience related to the basic maintenance and repair of electrical or electro-mechanical equipment?
04 Do you live within a 1-hour response time from the Rowlett Public Works building?
Required Question