Specialist I - Traffic Signs & Pavement Markings

City of HarrisonburgHarrisonburg, VA
Onsite

About The Position

Do you want to work in a team environment responsible for repairing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and installing traffic signs and pavement markings? If so, the Specialist I - Traffic Signs & Pavement Markings position within the City's Public Works Department may be the right career for you, and we will provide paid on-the-job training! The Specialist I - Traffic Signs & Pavement Markings position is a full-time career opportunity with benefits and a preferred hiring range of $22.35 - $24.58 per hour (equivalent to $46,488 - $51,126 annually. Applicants may be considered for other levels within the department at an annual rate commensurate with qualifications. An exact salary will be dependent upon the selected candidate's qualifications/experience and in compliance with City policy.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED with coursework in street maintenance, construction, manufacturing, or related field and moderate (1-3 years) experience in the street maintenance, construction, or manufacturing field.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to meet this requirement.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Availability and willingness to participate in a non-working hours stand-by program.
  • Availability and willingness to participate in departmental operations during inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

  • Class B Commercial Driver's License within six (6) months of hire date;
  • Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Intermediate Work Zone Safety Certification within twelve (12) months of hire date;
  • International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Signs & Pavement Markings Technician Level I Certification within twenty-four (24) months of hire date.

Responsibilities

  • Install and repair traffic signs following the guidance of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD);
  • Print, fabricate, and assemble traffic signs for placement in the field;
  • Monitor and replenish signage inventory;
  • Drive and operate the paint truck system, including but not limited to, loading paint and glass beads using the vacuum system, cleaning the system, and troubleshooting any issues;
  • Assist with lane layouts and roadway markings after new pavement is installed;
  • Install and repair thermoplastic road markings;
  • Set up and remove work zone signage in accordance with regulatory standards;
  • Program mobile message boards and place them along the right-of-way in accordance with MUTCD standards;
  • Perform snow and ice removal operations and related duties as assigned;
  • Operate a city vehicle in the performance of job duties;
  • Participate in required stand-by/on-call rotation and duties.

Benefits

  • health insurance
  • retirement (VRS & MissionSquare)
  • life insurance
  • paid leave
  • 15.5 holidays
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