Transportation Worker 2 Traffic Control - District 7
About The Position
The Transportation Worker 2 Traffic Control reports to the District Seven Sign Shop and is responsible for the fabrication and installation of traffic control signs and supports. This includes the installation and removal of signposts, erecting traffic control signs and barricades for construction and maintenance projects. The role involves operating various equipment for sign installation, such as a hydraulic post driver, chop saw, torch, and hand tools. Additionally, the position assists with the installation of new or repaired electronic traffic signal systems, setting up lane closures, road closures, and detours signage, and flagging motorists through work zones. The role may also involve operating motorized highway maintenance equipment like skid steers, end loaders, utility tractors, aerial bucket trucks, man lifts, hydra platforms, and tandem-axle trucks. Employees may be exposed to hazardous working conditions and inclement weather. The selected applicant will be placed in a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program, with progression dependent on hours completed, proficiency, training, and obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). The WVDOT maintains over 35,000 miles of state roads, which may require employees to work irregular hours, shifts, weekends, and more than 40 hours per week, sometimes without prior notice. A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment for this role.
Requirements
- Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in roadway maintenance, traffic control, equipment operation or maintenance, or the fabrication of aluminum / other metal parts / other fabricated materials, comparable to the work performed by the Division of Highways.
- Knowledge of the procedures, techniques, and equipment used in the area of assignment.
- Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the area of assignment.
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards and applicable safety standards and procedures in the area of assignment.
- Knowledge of maintenance and repair methods practiced in the building maintenance trades.
- Ability to repair and maintain tools and equipment used.
- Ability to read operating manuals and specifications in the area of assignment.
- Ability to safely operate basic hand and power tools.
- Ability to climb high steel structures.
- Ability to operate and maintain highway equipment and attachments.
- Ability to diagnose less complex mechanical problems and follow appropriate procedures for repair.
- Ability to maintain routine records (timecards, work repair orders).
- Ability to use hand tools and operate motorized equipment in the area of assignment.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to train and work cooperatively with other skilled and semi-skilled workers.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Successful completion of an approved vocational school program in the area of assignment may be substituted for the required experience in the specified functional area.
Responsibilities
- Installs and removes signposts
- Erects traffic control signs and barricades on construction and maintenance projects
- Operates hydraulic post driver to set new signposts
- Erects signposts and new signs along roadway
- Cuts old signposts with a chop saw or removes with hand tools
- Utilizes a torch to install pavement markings on roadway
- Sets up traffic control signs and flags motorists at work zones
- Sets up lane closures, road closures, and detours at work zones
- Manufactures signs utilizing the Central Sign Shop machinery
- Distributes signs or sign accessories from Central Sign Shop to District Sign Shop
- May operate motorized highway maintenance equipment such as skid steer, end loader, utility tractor, aerial bucket truck, front-end loader, man lifts, hydra platform, and tandem-axle truck
- May be exposed to hazardous working conditions and inclement weather
- Performs other related duties as required
Benefits
- U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
