TRANSPORTATION TECHNICIAN

Transportation Infrastructure Maintenance Position

Lafayette has an inescapable small-town feeling that provides a sense of belonging and connection. Whether it's eclectic old town, distinctive neighborhoods, or unique arts and outdoors spaces, the city has a warmth and character all its own, offering a unique vibe and spirit. Lafayette has appeared on numerous national lists of top places to live and safely raise a family.

We are a full-service city, which means services are provided directly to our community such as police, fire, public works, economic development, parks and recreation, library and community arts center. These types of services offer employment opportunities for a wide array of interests. The city's mission is to recruit, develop and retain a diverse, well-qualified and professional workforce that reflects the unique personality of the community we serve. Exceptional city provided benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401a retirement plan (10.2% city, 8% employee, immediately 100% vested upon hire)
• Life insurance (one year's salary up to $150,000. AD&D coverage in equal amount)
• Tuition assistance (up to $5000 per year for approved expenses)
• Employee assistance program (free counseling, travel assistance, legal aid, etc)
• Short and long-term disability
• Bilingual pay

Additional benefits:

• Deferred compensation and roth options
• Voluntary life insurance/AD&D
• Identity theft program
• Recreation center pass
• Wellness punch card (100 punches per year to use at golf course, waterpark, etc)

Leave:

• First year employees will accrue 80 hours vacation
• Sick leave
• Floating holiday leave
• 11.5 paid city holidays.
• Other leave programs are offered to include FMLA, parental and bereavement leave

This position may be filled at the transportation trainee, transportation tech I, transportation tech II, or operator level. Placement will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, and demonstrated competencies.

Position summary:

Performs a variety of skilled work in the operation, maintenance, repair, and construction of city transportation and traffic facilities; signs and roadway markings, traffic operations and control devices; stormwater management facilities; water distribution and wastewater collection facilities; landscaping and natural areas; and related infrastructure and equipment. Executes duties based on established plans and in response to changing priorities and emergencies. Operate light to heavy equipment and specialty tools in the performance of duties.

Transportation trainee – this is an entry level position, and the employee is expected to assist and learn the foundational knowledge in roadway and transportation infrastructure maintenance and operations. Trainee receives commercial driver's license training and is required to obtain license within 12 months from hire date.

Pay range: $20.81-$29.12/hr

Transportation tech I – this is an entry level position, and the employee is expected to assist and learn the foundational knowledge in roadway and or utility infrastructure maintenance and operations. Commercial driver's license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date.

Pay range: $23.00-$32.18/hr

Transportation tech II – this position is intermediate level, and employees generally have related experience and perform routine and less complex duties as more experienced is gained. Commercial driver's license is required.

Pay range: $25.45-$35.65/hr

Operator – this position is skilled/experienced employees and can perform complex duties and repairs and can perform the full array of duties within the role. Proficiently operates and maintains a variety of equipment and trains others on its safe and effective use.

Pay range: $28.10-$39.32/hr

Essential functions: the following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

• Assist in/perform transportation maintenance activities:
• Asphalt patching and pothole repair,
• Street sweeping, trash, debris, and tree limb removal,
• Right-of-way structure repair, alley grading and maintenance.
• Traffic operations maintenance:
• Install traffic signs and roadway markings per MUTC specifications.
• In coordination with engineering conduct traffic studies, radar, and traffic counts.
• Install and maintain electronic traffic control devices (includes programming per NASTO, MUTC specifications). Traffic control set up and flagging operations.
• Operator: Fabricate and assemble signage or roadway markings,
• Operator: Aide engineering and enforcement efforts in analysis of conditions, crash reports and etc.
• Stormwater infrastructure maintenance:
• Cleaning of roadside ditches, drainage ways, detention basins, stormwater inlets and trash racks;
• Vegetation removal/maintenance in drainageways including trees, shrubs, and debris to ensure safe and proper water flow.
• Operator: Assist in or perform grade analysis of channels. Dig, reform, or excavate storm channels as designed.
• Snow & ice mitigation: drives tandem and single axel dump trucks equipped with front plow, granular spreader hopper, and/or liquid spray applicator to safely clear snow from city streets and rights-of-way and applying material in an efficient manner along pre-determined plow routes. May perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Performs utility locates and reports in GIS as discrepancies or changes occur.
• Maintain a variety of records relating to inspection, preventative schedules, maintenance and work activities.
• Perform graffiti removal
• Provide miscellaneous assistance with city events and programs.
• Perform/assist skilled workers in a variety of light and heavy construction tasks; may be performed in trenches and or confined spaces. May operate more complex equipment in conjunction with training for possible promotion.

Works irregular hours, weekends, evenings, holidays, and/or emergencies as required to respond to storm events, damage to transportation facilities, water and wastewater main breaks, and other public works emergencies. Participate in on-call rotation for public works emergencies

Perform related work as required and assigned.

Typical qualifications:

Trainee:

Knowledge / specialties

• Some knowledge of basic mechanics, carpentry, plumbing and other repair techniques; common tools used in construction and maintenance work; basic knowledge of safety practices and procedures.

Required skills

• Problem-solving: generally goes to supervisor / lead when issues are encountered
• Continuous improvement: may identify continuous improvement opportunities and escalate to supervisor or lead.
• Other skills: demonstrates ability to positively and appropriately interact with customers and community members; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with supervisors, management and other employees.

Technician I:

Knowledge / specialties

• Some knowledge of basic mechanics, carpentry, plumbing and other repair techniques; common tools used in construction and maintenance work; basic knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Specialties: foundational knowledge in street maintenance/repair, street sweeping, pavement markings, traffic signs, and snow removal.

Required skills

• Problem-solving: generally goes to supervisor / lead when issues are encountered
• Continuous improvement: identifies continuous improvement opportunities and escalates to supervisor or lead
• Other skills: demonstrates ability to positively and appropriately interact with customers and community members; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with supervisors, management and other employees.

Technician II:

Knowledge / specialties

• Some knowledge of basic mechanics, carpentry, plumbing and other repair techniques; common tools used in construction and maintenance work; basic knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Specialties: proficient in street maintenance / repair, street sweeping, pavement markings, traffic signs, and snow removal.

Required skills

• Problem-solving: solves basic problems independently. Attempts resolution of complex problems and escalates as appropriate.
• Continuous improvement: identifies continuous improvement opportunities and analyzes feasibility and cost/benefit; coordinates implementation with supervisor/lead.
• Lead & train others: