Traffic Maintenance Worker - City

City of Oklahoma City • Oklahoma City, OK

4h • $44,224 - $68,340 • Onsite

About The Position

The Traffic Maintenance Worker is assigned to the Traffic Services Division of the Public Works Department in the City of Oklahoma City, under the direction of an immediate supervisor. The role may be assigned to pavement marking, sign installation, sign fabrication, or signal maintenance and installation. The employee primarily works as part of a crew but may work independently on repair and maintenance tasks. Work assignments are provided verbally and in writing, and supervisors review work through records and job-site observation. The position may be underfilled as a Traffic Maintenance Worker Trainee if the selected candidate does not have the required Class B Commercial Driver License; the employee must then obtain the license within 12 months. A valid Work Zone Certification must be obtained within six months if not already held. This is a safety-sensitive, non-exempt position. Work is primarily outdoors and includes daily local travel. Work hours may be irregular and may include shifts, overtime, weekends, or holidays. The position involves physical work, including lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects up to 100 pounds.

Requirements

• Knowledge and skill in reading, interpreting, and applying traffic control regulations and guidelines for the assigned functional area, such as pavement marking, sign installation, sign fabrication, or signal maintenance and installation.
• Knowledge of and willingness to follow safety procedures, practices, and regulations.
• Skill in operating heavy equipment and vehicles used to maintain and install traffic control devices.
• Skill in using tools, work aids, and equipment for the work performed.
• Skill in installing, repairing, and maintaining traffic control devices.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a crew.
• Ability to record information accurately.
• Possession of a valid Work Zone Certification; continued employment is contingent on obtaining it within six months if not already held.
• Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL); if underfilled as a trainee, the employee must obtain it within 12 months.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds and meet the stated physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate equipment used to install, repair, and maintain street markings, traffic control signs, and signal devices.
• Install, repair, and maintain traffic control devices in the assigned functional area.
• Follow and enforce safety regulations and procedures related to work activities and equipment at job sites.
• Complete work orders, safety reports, and other work-related reports when a more experienced worker is not present.
• Work as a member of a crew and independently when carrying out repair and maintenance tasks.
• Follow verbal and written assignments and instructions.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward benefits and retirement for full-time employees.
• A comprehensive package supporting health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed