Equipment Operator 2

City of St. Joseph•St. Joseph, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator II, Traffic position is primarily responsible for signing, striping, and all pavement markings. This role involves installing and replacing regulatory, informational, and warning signs using a variety of hand and power tools. The operator will also use equipment for the maintenance and repair of various traffic control devices, including dump trucks, high loaders, tractor mowers, compressors, jackhammers, and snow removal equipment. The position has limited supervisory and no budgetary responsibilities.

Requirements

VALID Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement required.
Ability to follow instructions and perform tasks with minimum supervision.
Skills in operating equipment used in the maintenance and repair of various traffic control devices.
Knowledge of the rules and regulations as set out in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Skills in Microsoft Office products.
Knowledge of applicable City, State and Federal rules and regulations.
Ability to learn applicable City Ordinances.
Six months to one-year prior experience in related field required.
High school diploma or equivalent required or must be obtained within 6 months.
Must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

Certification with work zone safety through the International Municipal Signal Association or the American Traffic Services Association preferred.
One to three years of experience in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates mobile pavement striping truck, walk behind paint stripers, and hand paints pedestrian crossings, etc. with the use of stencils.
Operates dump trucks, equipment, machinery, saws, routers, jackhammers, and air compressor.
Transports equipment and workers and hauls materials in an efficient manner.
Operates snow removal equipment.
Manufactures and refurbishes various traffic signs using sign making equipment.
Maintains records of work accomplished daily.
Required to be on-call on rotating shifts and/or carry a pager and respond to emergencies as needed.
Installs and replaces all regulatory, informational, and warning signs utilizing a wide variety of hand and power tools.
Sets up daily closures for routine maintenance and repair projects.
Sets up emergency closures for floods, accidents, fires, hazmat spills, police incidents, and other emergency situations requiring traffic control.
Sets up weekend closures for City-sponsored parades and other public events.
Investigates and, if needed, abates reports of sight-distance issues.
Serves as crew leader in absence of foreman.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.