Traffic Worker Trainee

THIS JOB POSTING WILL AUTOMATICALLY CLOSE UPON THE RECEIPT OF 75 APPLICATIONS OR AT THE FINAL FILING DEADLINE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. The purpose of this position is to perform semi-skilled work involving the manufacture, installation, and maintenance of traffic directional and informational signs and the layout, painting and application of street markings, striping, lines and directional messages on City street and parking lot surfaces.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Traffic Worker Trainee is the entry-level classification filled with multiple incumbents. Incumbents are responsible for performing a wide range of installation, repair and maintenance work related to traffic signs and street markings and work is generally observed and reviewed both during performance and upon completion. This classification is distinguished from the next higher-level classification of Traffic Worker I in that the former performs entry-level work and does not require previous traffic safety experience. Some positions in the Traffic Worker classification series are flexibly staffed at the trainee, I, II, and III levels. Appointment to the higher classification requires that the employee be performing substantially the full range of duties for the classification and meet the qualification standards for the classification.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Direct supervision is provided by a Traffic Supervisor or other higher-level personnel. This classification does not supervise. This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the classification. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this classification. Assist and participate in the preparation and manufacture of traffic, directional, and informational City signs. Layout and paint lanes, parking lots, and curbs. Operate sign marking equipment such as, but not limited to, stencils, pipe threaders, power saws, power tools, and hand tools. Operate, maintain, and repair specialized and complex street marking equipment such as, but not limited to, jackhammers, grinders, paint applicators, and thermoplastic equipment. Operate and drive a variety of vehicles and mobile equipment, such as forklifts, skid steers, overhead lift trucks, and similar material-handling and construction equipment. Set up and remove barricades, cones, and warning signs. Remove obsolete traffic markings on street surfaces using grinding and power equipment. Perform related work of a similar nature and level as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

The care and use of mechanical tools and equipment used in rough carpentry, painting, and digging.

SKILL IN:

Read, interpret, and apply information from maps, blueprints, construction plans, and drawings. Use assigned equipment while performing work at elevated heights for sign placement. Use of modern office equipment, including computers, computer applications, and computer software, to accomplish a variety of tasks.

EDUCATION:

None

EXPERIENCE:

Six (6) months of experience using simple carpenter and mechanical hand tools and small power, painting and digging tools.

SUBSTITUTION:

The completion of a certified program from an accredited college or university in painting, construction, or mechanics may substitute for the required experience.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credential's evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

DRIVER LICENSE:

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment.

ASSESSMENT:

If considered for appointment, candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Sacramento