Traffic Maintenance Worker - City

OKC Career Site • Oklahoma City, OK

2d • $21 - $32

About The Position

This posting will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Traffic Services Division of the Public Works Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. An eligibility list will be established or supplemented for filling future vacancies per provisions of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Traffic Maintenance Worker may be assigned to various specialized functional areas, including pavement marking, sign installation, sign fabrication, and signal maintenance and installation. An employee of this classification primarily works as a member of a crew but may also work independently when performing repair and maintenance tasks. Essential job functions include: driving and/or operating equipment utilized in installing, repairing, and maintaining street markings, traffic control signs and signal devices. The Traffic Maintenance Worker must know and enforce safety regulations and procedures relating to work activities and equipment used at the job site. In the absence of a more experienced worker, the employee will complete work orders, safety reports, and other work-related reports. Assignments are received in verbal and written form and work is reviewed by the supervisor through inspection of records and observation of work sites.

Requirements

• Knowledge of and skill in reading, interpreting, and applying traffic control regulations and guidelines of the assigned functional areas (i.e. pavement marking, sign installation, sign fabrication, and signal maintenance and installation).
• Knowledge of and willingness to follow safety procedures, practices, and regulations.
• Skill in operating various heavy equipment and vehicles utilized for the maintenance and installation of traffic control devices.
• Skill in utilizing tools, work aids, and equipment for work performed.
• Skill in installing, repairing and maintaining traffic control devices.
• Ability to communicate both 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.
• Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Driving and/or operating equipment utilized in installing, repairing, and maintaining street markings, traffic control signs and signal devices.
• Knowing and enforcing safety regulations and procedures relating to work activities and equipment used at the job site.
• Completing work orders, safety reports, and other work-related reports.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement
• A comprehensive package designed to support your 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