Description

The City of Roanoke is currently seeking an energetic, dedicated team player, to fill a vacant Sign Marking Maintenance Technician Level IV position in our Public Works/ Transportation Division/ Traffic Sign Shop. This role supervises and participates in the work of a 6-9 person crew engaged in a variety of traffic markings and signs in the right of way. Maintains daily/weekly/monthly spreadsheets of all traffic marking related records and reports. Responsible for developing a line-striping database in GIS. Also responsible for creating and closing out work orders/service requests using the VueWorks work order system. Will operate a long line striping truck. Will assist the Traffic Operations Supervisor in scheduling of department work duties. Will participate in snow removal operations and will be on call for emergency barricade duties and special events on a rotating basis. Requires experience with Excel and knowledge of the (MUTCD) Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices including proper work zone set up. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 3 to 5 year's experiences with traffic markings and signs. Must possess a valid Class B CDL driver's license when hired. Must also possess an Intermediate work-zone certification within the first year of being hired.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Discuss job requirements and receives detailed instructions from supervisor
• Inspects sign and marking installations in progress to ensure conformance with current MUTCD standards
• Requisitions necessary equipment and materials in daily operation
• Maintains accurate shop daily operation log sheets and checklists using VueWorks system
• Leading crews and give field instructions and make field decisions
• Sets up work zones as needed to ensure according to the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual
• Installs and repairs traffic signs and pavement marking throughout the City
• Assists crew with laying down hot applied thermoplastic
• Installs, repairs, and maintains street paining such as double yellow and skips
• Assists the sign fabricator with making signs
• Sets up work zones as needed according to the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual
• Keeps work order records using the Transportation current work order VueWorks system
• Assists the shop supervisor during emergency events and work with police, fire/EMS and other governmental functions
• Participates in the City of Roanoke snow removal operations
• Any other task above and beyond as deemed necessary by the Sign Shop Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

A High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is a non-exempt position.

Supplemental Information

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Depending on area of assignment, may require possession of an appropriate class A, B or C commercial driver's license. May require master-level licensure in an area of skilled trades. May require registered technician license and Certified Fertilizer Applicator certification. May be required to qualify for certification as a State Inspector.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.