Traffic Operations Worker I

City of Mesa • Mesa, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

A Traffic Operations Worker I is responsible for performing a variety of skilled and semiskilled tasks involved in painting and maintaining crosswalks and other traffic control markings. Employees of this class perform a variety of manual labor and equipment-assisted maintenance tasks associated with pavement markings such as lane lines, laying out and painting crosswalks, stop bars, curbs, and railroad crossings. A Traffic Operations Worker I is expected to operate hand-held power equipment (examples: handheld airless paint sprayer, walk-behind stripers) and laptop computers on a routine basis. The work is often performed under adverse weather conditions (example: extreme heat) and may entail working in close proximity to heavy traffic on a routine basis. This class performs related duties as required. The Traffic Operations Worker I may be called out for emergency work and must be willing to work overtime and scheduled stand-by as required. Employees in this class are required to use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures in performing work assignments. Supervision is received from a Traffic Operations Foreman II or Traffic Operations Crew Leader who reviews work through on-site observation of work in progress and completed projects. This class is FLSA nonexempt.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• At least one year of construction or public works maintenance experience.
• Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of or ability to obtain International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Work Zone Safety and Level I Signs & Markings Certification.

Responsibilities

• Performing a variety of skilled and semiskilled tasks involved in painting and maintaining crosswalks and other traffic control markings.
• Performing a variety of manual labor and equipment-assisted maintenance tasks associated with pavement markings such as lane lines, laying out and painting crosswalks, stop bars, curbs, and railroad crossings.
• Operating hand-held power equipment (examples: handheld airless paint sprayer, walk-behind stripers) and laptop computers on a routine basis.
• Working under adverse weather conditions (example: extreme heat).
• Working in close proximity to heavy traffic on a routine basis.
• Performing related duties as required.
• Being called out for emergency work.
• Working overtime and scheduled stand-by as required.
• Using appropriate safety equipment and following safety procedures in performing work assignments.

What This Job Offers

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