Traffic Maintenance Worker

City of Saint Paul•Saint Paul, MN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Public Works is hiring individuals to perform labor, electronic, and mechanical work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signs and parking meters. Diagnoses and corrects defects in advanced technology parking meters and assists Painters with pavement marking operations. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required. Installs, removes, and maintains parking parking meters and traffic signs and posts. Attaches parking meter instructions; electronically resets or recalibrates parking meters. Collects coins from parking meters and safeguards money in accordance with procedure. Operates job related computer systems and software applications to carry out work assignments, including email, work order system, and Secure Digital Cards for handling large volumes of data. Makes minor adjustments on site on own initiative and reports to Supervisor when work order cannot be completed or appears to have problems. Completes required daily work records and reports; performs basic calculations and reads maps and construction plans to complete assignments. Works with hazardous materials such as paint and cleaning solvents; lifts, carries, and maneuvers equipment, tools, supplies, and materials of up to 75 pounds. Assists painters with crosswalk, lane line, and message painting. This position is within the Traffic Operations division of Public Works and is located at 899 North Dale St. in Saint Paul, MN. The position usually works Monday thru Friday; 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM and works outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Must be comfortable working in Road Right of Way under heavy traffic.

Requirements

One year of construction labor, street maintenance labor, or equivalent experience.
A basic understanding of job-related computer systems and software applications is required.
Must demonstrate the ability to utilize these tools to carry out work assignments within one year of appointment.
Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out-of-state driver's license.

Nice To Haves

A basic understanding of map reading.
Mechanical aptitude related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment.

Responsibilities

Installs, removes, and maintains parking meters and traffic signs and posts.
Attaches parking meter instructions; electronically resets or recalibrates parking meters.
Collects coins from parking meters and safeguards money in accordance with procedure.
Operates job related computer systems and software applications to carry out work assignments, including email, work order system, and Secure Digital Cards for handling large volumes of data.
Makes minor adjustments on site on own initiative and reports to Supervisor when work order cannot be completed or appears to have problems.
Completes required daily work records and reports; performs basic calculations and reads maps and construction plans to complete assignments.
Works with hazardous materials such as paint and cleaning solvents; lifts, carries, and maneuvers equipment, tools, supplies, and materials of up to 75 pounds.
Assists painters with crosswalk, lane line, and message painting.