Traffic Control Signs Markings II, (B272263-1), 203, Traffic Signs/Marking

City of Laredo•Laredo, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Traffic Control Signs Markings II position ensures street markings remain visible and comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and applicable Texas requirements to support proper traffic flow and reduce liability. The employee applies lane stripes, curbs, pavement markings, fire-lane markings, city parking-lot markings, and school crosswalks, and helps plan and implement new pavement markings in accordance with engineering plans. The role also involves maintaining and operating striping and pavement-erasing equipment; assisting with traffic-sign and safety-device fabrication and installation; and occasionally clearing vegetation that obstructs traffic-control devices. The employee communicates with staff, visitors, and the public, follows City policies and procedures, and performs other assigned duties. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least three years of relevant experience, and a valid Texas driver license. Work includes frequent or majority exposure to outdoor, street, vehicle, and construction-site environments, including moving traffic, mechanical parts, fumes, chemicals, noise, and extreme heat. The physical demands include moving objects weighing up to 100 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least three years of experience installing and maintaining traffic signs and pavement markings, and operating, maintaining, and calibrating large motorized striping machines.
Valid Texas driver license; applicants with an out-of-state license must obtain a Texas driver license within six months of employment.
Knowledge of the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and applicable state code.
Knowledge of motorized striping-machine operation and calibration, design layout, and material preparation.
Ability to operate power tools and heat-treating equipment.
Ability to read and interpret pavement-design plans, translate them into manufactured products, and calculate material requirements.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and directions from a supervisor.
Ability to assign, check, and approve employees’ work and maintain planning and organizational skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and coworkers, and respond to public complaints.
Ability to communicate effectively in English orally and in writing, and in Spanish orally.
Ability to comply with City of Laredo policies and procedures and project a positive, professional image of the City.
Ability to maintain sufficient health and physical condition to perform the duties.
Applicants educated outside the United States must submit an evaluation from a NACES- or AICE-member professional credential evaluation agency verifying U.S. equivalency.
Applicants offered employment must undergo a background check and provide certified school transcripts; selected applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test. Safety-sensitive employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

Stripe lane lines, curbs, street pavement markings, fire lanes, city parking lots, and school crosswalks using motorized and portable striping machines.
Plan, schedule, supervise, and implement new street pavement markings, including measuring and marking sites in compliance with Texas requirements and engineering plans.
Clean and calibrate striping equipment periodically and keep striping guns lubricated and in good condition.
Operate portable equipment to erase pavement markings.
Assist in selecting techniques for manufacturing traffic signs and ensure signs comply with applicable state code.
Install sign posts with concrete; cut sheet metal and reflective material using power tools; operate assigned heating equipment; and assist with sign fabrication.
Manufacture traffic-safety barricades using carpentry tools.
Occasionally help clear overhanging limbs and branches that obstruct views of traffic-control devices and signs.
Communicate with staff, visitors, and other business contacts, including following telephone courtesy practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.