What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRAFFIC CONTROL TECH position at City of Helena, MT?
The City of Helena is an equal opportunity employer. The City shall, upon request, provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities.
Daily Shift 7:00am-3:30am
Job Purpose:
Performs a variety of skilled manual labor tasks assisting other Traffic Control Technicians using common hand and power tools. An Incumbent in this class performs a variety of skilled manual labor tasks, associated with installing and maintaining traffic control signs, and devices. Participates in traffic studies, and operates light equipment as assigned.
Essential Duties: These job functions are the essential duties of the position and are not all-inclusive of all the duties the incumbent may be assigned.
Duty I: Sign Installation (inclement weather and/or as needed)
Essential Tasks :
- Fabrication and assembly of street signs.
- Installation of signs.
- Assist with installation of traffic control devices such as traffic counting equipment & hoses.
Duty 2: Pavement Marking (good weather and/or as needed)
Tasks :
- Drive and operate paint truck. Training to be provided, use is typically spring/summer.
- Installation & repair of thermoplastic (hot tape) pavement markings.
- Apply painted pavement markings using manually propelled paint machine & reflective glass beads.
- Grinds out markings no longer needed using a scarifier.
Duty 3: Equipment Operating/Repairs/Refurbishing (inclement weather and/or as needed)
Tasks :
- Rebuilds & winterizes paint machines.
- Repair and refurbish traffic marking stencils.
- Repair & clean traffic trailers.
- Operate a snowplow during snow events.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Related to this Position:
- Methods, materials and equipment used in traffic signs and device installation and traffic management.
- The Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Skill or ability to:
- Work independently and complete assigned tasks on schedule and in adverse weather.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with employees, the public, and other agencies.
- Remain calm and professional when dealing with stressful traffic situations.
- Drive and operate the traffic paint truck. (Training will be provided, use is typically spring/summer).
- Drive and operate snowplow with sander.
- Drive and operate loader, forklift.
Physical Demands:
- Variety of physical activities including climbing, crawling, stooping and lifting/loading minimum 80- 100 pounds.
Safety
Performs all functions in the safest possible manner and according to policies and procedures. Participates fully with safety trainings. Reports unsafe work conditions and practices, work-related injuries, illnesses, and near-misses as soon as possible to assigned supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience and Training):
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two (2) years related experience in construction or maintenance work. Other relevant combinations of education and work experience may be evaluated on an individual basis.
License or Certificate:
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record at the time of hire.
- Must be able to obtain a valid MT Class B Commercial Driver’s License within 60 days of hire.
- Must possess or be able to obtain within twelve months: IMSA Signs and Marking Certification (Level 1) and knowledge of MUTCD.
Supervision Received:
Direction will be provided by the Transportation Systems Department Superintendent.
Supervision Exercised:
Daily work of assigned seasonal temporary employees.
Salary : $24 - $29