Traffic Marker

City Of Tyler•Tyler, TX

41d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, design, install, repair, and maintain traffic control signs, pavement markings, and barricades. Perform other related work as required. Works independently or as part of a team in sign installation, maintenance, repair, and removal activities. Ensures the safe and proper operation of trade tools and power equipment and vehicles; adheres to prescribed safety standards and regulatory requirements. Inspects completed work for plumb and level, adherence to work orders, and safety. Retrieves daily work orders, determines number of installations and loads assigned vehicle with signs and other equipment and materials necessary to complete assignments. Participate in worksite safety set-up, e.g., setting up barricades and cones, performing traffic control in accordance with uniform work zone safety standards. Design, prepare and fabricate traffic and custom signs. Installation of traffic signpost using surface mounts and in ground concrete bases. Participate in the restoration of areas affected by installation operations, e.g., clean up installation sites from extra dirt, concrete or fill in holes as needed. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS : Perform cleaning and visual obstruction removal for traffic signs. Keep company provided vehicles organized and cleaned. Positively contribute to the culture of the Traffic Department and overall organization. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to use basic hand tools.
Able to work independently with limited supervision and as part of a team.
Skill and ability to inspect work performed for quality.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Must be able to stand up to 6-hours daily; walk up to 5-hours daily; sit 2-hours daily; lift, carry, push, and pull up to 100-lbs.; climb, balance, stoop, bend, crouch, and crawl; and reach.
Ability to manage own time effectively.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances.
Must be able to communicate effectively either verbally or in writing and with texts and emails with supervisors, other agencies, other employees, and the general public.
High school diploma or GED required.
Must be familiar with hand and power tools.
You must acquire Safety Work Zone certificate within first year of employment.
Basic computer knowledge with Microsoft Windows and Apple Operating Systems is required.
Must have experience with a laptop, tablet, and smartphone.
Must have a valid Texas Class “C” driver's license, with a clear driving record.

Nice To Haves

Work Zone Safety certification preferred.
Knowledge of paint striping machines and equipment is preferred.
Knowledge of traffic laws for signs and markings preferred.
Skill and ability to read drawings for instructions preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, install, repair, and maintain traffic control signs, pavement markings, and barricades.
Work independently or as part of a team in sign installation, maintenance, repair, and removal activities.
Ensure the safe and proper operation of trade tools and power equipment and vehicles; adheres to prescribed safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Inspect completed work for plumb and level, adherence to work orders, and safety.
Retrieve daily work orders, determine number of installations and load assigned vehicle with signs and other equipment and materials necessary to complete assignments.
Participate in worksite safety set-up, e.g., setting up barricades and cones, performing traffic control in accordance with uniform work zone safety standards.
Design, prepare and fabricate traffic and custom signs.
Install traffic signpost using surface mounts and in ground concrete bases.
Participate in the restoration of areas affected by installation operations, e.g., clean up installation sites from extra dirt, concrete or fill in holes as needed.
Perform cleaning and visual obstruction removal for traffic signs.
Keep company provided vehicles organized and cleaned.
Positively contribute to the culture of the Traffic Department and overall organization.
Perform other related duties as assigned.