SIGNS & MARKINGS TECHNICIAN II

Job Description:

SIGNS & MARKINGS TECHNICIAN II

Description

Description

Our Vision: We aspire to be the community of limitless possibilities.

Our Mission is to provide exceptional services for a safe, thriving community, while honoring our history and innovating for the future.

Embrace the New - Do Right - Lend a Hand - Find a Way - Enjoy our Work - Celebrate Uniqueness

Our Benefits
The City of Buckeye provides an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees. This includes health, dental, vision, life, pet insurance, as well as wellness incentives. Coverage begins the first day of the month following the start of your employment.

Vacation & Sick Leave

At the City of Buckeye, we understand the vital role that vacation time plays in supporting the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of our employees. Vacation and sick leave accruals begin on the first day of employment and may be used upon accrual. Additionally, employees receive credit towards vacation leave accruals for years of service with other public sector retirement systems nationwide (not including Federal service).

Holidays

The City of Buckeye observes eleven holidays per year: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Retirement
This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Contribution is mandatory, and the current contribution rate is 12%, per fiscal year.

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GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, perform semi-skilled and skilled activities in signing and pavement marking maintenance and installation, and equipment operations.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Understands and applies Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) program guidelines to all regulatory signs and roadway markings.
• Reads and interprets blueprints to remove, install, and maintain City signs, signposts, and other traffic control devices as needed; removes damaged or old signs and signposts; operates equipment associated with this work such as post drivers, post pullers, and/or various hand tools.
• Upon public property, lays out pavement stripes; paints and maintains lane lines, center lines, crosswalks, turn arrows, stop bars railroad crossings, parking stalls, curbs, and other pavement markings; operates equipment associated with this work such as thermoplastic applicators, torches, and various power tools
• Assists with designs and produces standardized and specialized signs using modern sign-making equipment and digital technology.
• Assists with inspection of road markings and signs on final project close out (walk-through) before asset is turned over to the city to take ownership and perform maintenance.
• Observes staff performance and provides feedback to foreman.
• Assists with staff training on MUTCD program guidelines for all regulator signs and roadway markings.
• Assists with training employees within the signs/markings division in the formatting and fabrication of signs and roadway markings.
• Performs computer aided graphics and art design work; makes decisions on letter size, spacing, length/width of sign, size of sign, and amount of sheeting to be used.
• Maintains and cleans signs, marking, tools, and equipment.
• Performs job site flagging to control traffic through job sites and/or vehicle accidents such as placing and retrieving traffic cones, barricades, and other traffic control devices while working within public rights of way.
• Operates a variety of light and/or medium construction and/or maintenance equipment.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs a variety of hand and/or power tools, which include paint guns, rollers, saws, paint stripers, blowers, chain saws, jack hammers, and/or a variety of other equipment.
• Documents usage of materials installed, equipment operations, miles driven, fuel and oil used, and/or other job-related information.
• Monitors inventory and supply levels; recommends replenishment of materials.
• Performs the essential functions as described in the physical demand and work environment sections below.
• Respond to emergencies or periods of high demand outside of regular working hours.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

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Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalent and four (4) years’ experience with striping and sign installation; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have at the time of hire valid International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Signs and Pavement Markings Technician Level I. Within first year of hire obtain ATTSA Traffic Control Flagger Certification. All certifications must be kept current.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• City policies and procedures.
• Minor equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Safety standards and practices.
• Principles of basic record keeping and records management.
• Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and Phoenix Barricade Manual.

Skill in:

• Safe and efficient operation of minor equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures.
• Reading and interpreting maps, technical specifications and operations manuals for equipment.
• Following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.
• Operating a personal computer, graphic computer systems specializing in regulatory traffic signs.

Ability to:

• Operate Graphtec plotter with Flexi software or equivalent software.
• Properly install and maintain regulatory signs and pavement markings.
• Performs a variety of specialized maintenance work in assigned area of responsibility.
• Exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, employees, and the general public.

12-Month Goals:

• Complete NIMS IS-100 and IS-700 training.
• Obtain CDL Class B with all appropriate endorsements.
• Obtain ATTSA Traffic Control Flagger Certification.
• Obtain Signs and Pavement Markings Technician Level II

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Special Requirements: Possession of a valid Arizona Driver’s License. Arizona Commercial Driver’s License Class B (CDL) including appropriate endorsements within one (1) year of hire. Required to participate in rotating after-hours standby schedule to ensure timely response to urgent maintenance needs.
Physical Demands / Work Environment: Work is performed outdoors. Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to fifty (50) pounds or more as needed to perform job duties.
Reports To: Signs and Markings Foreman or designee
Supervision Exercised: Signs and Markings staff as needed

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

City benefit plans are subject to change at any time.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$51,542.40 - $77,313.60 Annually