Traffic Sign & Marking Specialist

City of Tacoma•Tacoma, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Tacoma's Public Works Department, Street Operations Division, is recruiting to establish an Eligible List for the position of Traffic Sign and Marking Specialist. This classified position is responsible for performing skilled, technical work to schedule, coordinate and complete fabrication, maintenance, repair, installation and removal of traffic control signs, supports, markings and traffic control devices.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
1 year working in roadway signage and pavement markings or 2 years as a Street Maintenance Worker
Valid Washington State Driver License at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter.
Prior to completion of probation, employee must obtain, and then maintain, the following: valid Washington State Commercial Driver's License (Class A) with Tanker Endorsement with Air Brake restrictions removed
valid flagging and traffic control card
forklift certification
first aid/CPR card
IMSA level I certification for Signs and Markings
Applicable standards including the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, WSDOT Sign Fabrication Manual and International Municipal Signal Association Signs and Markings Manuals.
Applicable Federal, State and local laws, ordinances, regulations and guidelines relevant to assigned duties.
Use and understanding of various traffic control devices and flagging methods.
Methods, tools, equipment and materials used in the fabrication, installation, removal and maintenance of roadway signs and markings.
General mathematics and algebra.
Statistical record keeping techniques.
The operation and maintenance of specialized equipment used in the fabrication, installation and removal of traffic signs and markings.
Use, care and handling of toxic chemicals and hazardous materials.
Operation of personal computers and specialized software related to sign maintenance.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Operation of motor vehicles, including those requiring CDL class A licensing
Respond to emergency calls during work and may be subject to call out during non-work hours to include nights, weekends and holidays.
Perform heavy manual labor, lifting up to 50 lbs or more.
Work independently and interpret drawings, diagrams and work orders.
Office practices, methods, computer equipment and computer applications/software.
Methods and techniques for record keeping.
Maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing using tact, patience and courtesy.

Responsibilities

Fabricate, maintain, install and repair traffic signs, sign components and signposts.
Set up and remove temporary and emergency traffic control devices for parades, road closures, special events and emergency situations.
Install, maintain and remove roadway paint striping, painted curb markings, pavement marker buttons and guideposts.
Receive, investigate and resolve reports of damaged or missing signs.
Interpret and implement instructions from drawings, work orders and applicable standards manuals.
Document work performed as outlined in applicable standards and as it pertains to inventory control.
Operate all equipment associated with signs and markings functions including personal computers, hand and power tools, motor vehicles and equipment, paint striper, paint application and removal equipment and sign fabrication equipment.
Work safely cooperatively with co-workers and the public.
Comply with all health and safety regulations including attending monthly safety meetings.
Assist engineering staff with duties related to signs and markings design/lay out and traffic counts.
Perform related duties as assigned.