Transportation Maintenance Specialist I

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

8d•$21 - $29

About The Position

The Pima County Department of Transportation is seeking a dedicated and motivated Transportation Maintenance Specialist I to join our Pavement Marking team! This position is responsible for the application and maintenance of pavement markings at intersections and along roadway segments using specialized equipment, machinery, and vehicles. Position currently works four, ten-hour shifts Monday-Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Position requires a valid Arizona class A or B commercial drivers license (CDL) at the time of appointment or prior to completion of the initial/promotional probation period.

Requirements

Completion of an industry-recognized apprenticeship program in the specific trade or craft appropriate to assigned duties and one year of journey-level experience in the same trade, craft or operational area of required expertise. (Relevant education may substitute for up to six months of the aforementioned experience.)
Five years of journey-level experience in the trade, craft or operational area of required expertise. (Relevant education may substitute for up to two and one half years of the aforementioned experience.)
Two years of experience with Pima County as a Trades Maintenance Technician in the specific trade, craft, specialty or operational area of required expertise.
Some positions may require additional specialized training and/or experience.
Valid driver's license is required at the time of application.
Valid AZ driver's license is required at time of appointment.
This position requires a valid Arizona Class D driver’s license at the time of application or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation.
A valid Arizona commercial driver's license (CDL), Class A, Class B, or Class C with appropriate endorsements is required.
For these positions, failure to maintain the required CDL may be grounds for termination.
Positions requiring a CDL are also subject to applicable State of Arizona and federal standards, rules, and regulations on physical requirements including drug and alcohol testing.
Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Nice To Haves

Experience applying pavement markings along roadway segments and at intersections using specialized equipment, machinery, and vehicles.
Experience setting up and taking down temporary traffic control devices for work zone operations.
Experience using basic hand, power, and specialty tools for repairing and maintaining pavement marking equipment.
Experience loading and unloading material for daily jobs.

Responsibilities

Performs skilled analysis and repair of equipment, systems and vehicles
Leads others in highly skilled fabrication or modifications of existing or proposed equipment, facilities, systems or their components from verbal directions, sketches, plans, engineering drawings or technical references
Inspects, services and maintains assigned tools, equipment and vehicles
Performs quality control analysis on equipment or supported systems for proper functioning and performs remedial actions necessary to assure optimum operations
Inspects, approves or certifies work of others (if certified or authorized to do so)
Maintains comprehensive activity, operations, service and usage records on supported vehicles, equipment and systems
Prepares estimates for unique or complex operations, maintenance and special projects from rough sketches and engineering plans or drawings, and documents use and expenditure of materials, supplies and equipment
Prepares sketches and drawings for work proposed or in-progress to communicate needed information to supervisors, subordinates and contractors
Coordinates own or work-unit activities with other work-units, agencies or contractors to assure optimal use of available resources and to minimize disruptions of service or support
Monitors contractor performance (including contractor-supplied goods and services)
Stores, handles, uses and disposes of hazardous materials required, encountered or generated in work activities
Supervises and participates in cutting, trimming, seeding, fertilization, and application of herbicides/pesticides to turf grasses, soils, trees and ornamental shrubs
Identifies common and abnormal conditions and diseases of turf grasses, trees and ornamental shrubs and directs appropriate remedial actions

Benefits

Employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous health insurance coverage, and retirement plans that contribute to long-term financial security.
Pima County recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, a generous family leave policy and wellness programs that prioritize employee well-being.
Employees benefit from opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.

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