Traffic Maintenance Worker I

City of Fresno • Fresno, CA

6d • $4,603 - $5,596 • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Fresno is seeking a Traffic Maintenance Worker I, which is the entry-level position in the Traffic Maintenance Worker series. Under supervision, incumbents perform a variety of skilled traffic safety maintenance tasks, including the installation, maintenance, and removal of traffic control signs and markings on City streets. This role involves fabricating, assembling, installing, maintaining, and removing traffic control signs and markings, as well as installing and maintaining proper signing for construction and maintenance zones. Traffic Maintenance Worker I is a flexibly-staffed position, with a requirement of one year of satisfactory service before promotion to the journey level (Traffic Maintenance Worker II). Incumbents are expected to progress to the Traffic Maintenance Worker II level ($4,603-$5,596/mo.) with appropriate training, experience, and satisfactory job performance. Vacancies are in the Department of Public Works, Street Maintenance Division.

Requirements

• Possession of High School Diploma or equivalent GED completion.
• One (1) year of paid work experience in the installation and maintenance of traffic control signs and markings.
• OR One (1) year of paid work experience in road construction maintenance that utilized traffic control measures.
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of application and continued maintenance throughout the entire term of employment in the classification.
• Within ninety (90) days of appointment, incumbents must obtain a valid Commercial Learner’s Permit for a Commercial Class B Driver’s License without air brake restriction.
• Incumbents will be required to obtain a valid Commercial California Class B Driver License without air brake restriction within twelve (12) months of appointment and maintain the license for the entire term of employment in this class.
• Certification in Work Zone Traffic Safety required within six (6) months of appointment and continued maintenance throughout the entire term of employment in the classification.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the fabrication, assembly, installation and maintenance of traffic control signs and markings.
• Installs and maintains proper signing for construction and maintenance zones.
• Places traffic control markings through the application of paints, plastics, and reflective markers.
• Operates and maintains equipment required to accomplish the work in traffic control maintenance operations.
• Assists in the removal of traffic control markings by the processes of grinding, sandblasting, or hydroblasting.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED