Traffic Maintenance Worker II (Open only to City of Traffic Engineering Dept Employees) - #25-CI5774-01

Thefundamental reason this classification exists is to perform the duties ofequipment operator in the installation and maintenance of traffic control pavementmarkings and/or signs. Position incumbents are primarily assigned to either theStreet Striping subdivision or the Sign subdivision and perform the duties associatedwith that subdivision; however, all position incumbents are cross-trained onthe duties of both subdivisions and can be utilized as needed. Position incumbents assist the TrafficMaintenance Worker III in training Traffic Maintenance Worker Is and may serveas lead workers for two to six member crews. Primary work responsibilities may include: serving as primary operator ofstriping machines, thermoplastic melting and striping machines, cold laidplastic machine, and bituminous machines; training TMW Is on operation ofmachines; assisting in the onsite layout of pavement markings for installationand revitalization projects; serving as the lead worker on sign crews; assistingin the construction of street and traffic control signs; and performing additionalduties in service to the department. Incumbents receive onsite direction fromTraffic Maintenance Worker IIIs and are supervised by a Traffic MaintenanceSupervisor.

High school diploma or GED andone year of experience at the Traffic Maintenance Worker I level orequivalent. Must also have at least sixmonths of experience operating paint striping equipment and/or signmanufacturing machines.

Must have and maintain a valid drivers license and insurable driving record.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Physical ability to walk on asphalt surfaces for distances of up to 5 miles in one day in order to assist with paint striping and sign operations. Physical ability to stoop, crouch, bend and kneel in order to assist with equipment operation and maintenance, loading or unloading equipment, and preparing surfaces for striping and signing operations. Physical ability to lift, carry, pull, and push equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. Physical ability to lift, carry, pull and push equipment or materials weighing up to 150 pounds with assistance. Physical ability to frequently climb into and out of the bed of truck in order to secure tools or materials, install or remove sign posts, and clean road signs. Physical ability to lift and strike a sign post with a 16 pound sledge hammer using hand-eye coordination and physical strength.

WORK CONDITIONS: Work performed involves a moderate to extensive amount of manual labor. Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements to include direct sun exposure, extreme heat and/or cold, rain, and lightning. Work includes exposure to strong fumes from solvents, paints, and other chemicals. Work involves frequent use of metal, glass, bituminous, and other materials which may cause frequent cuts, abrasions, and bruises. Work is performed in a variety of uncontrolled work environments including but not limited to: in close proximity to heavy traffic traveling at various rates of speed; in unkempt areas with tall weeds and potentially poisonous plants; and exposure to ants, bees, insects, and other local wildlife. Work requires some extended work hours, overtime, night, weekend, and holiday hours as well as afterhours on-call duty.

Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any other vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery Traffic Engineering Department . Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If more than five qualified applications are received, a selection device will be administered to rank applicants on the register. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.

Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery Personnel Board's Online Employment Center . Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.