Sign Technician I

JOB

ONE CURRENT VACANCY

40 HOURS PER WEEK POSITION

Under regular supervision, performs skilled technical work in the fabrication and installation of street signs, instructional or directional signs, and other signs for City use. Work involves creating, installing, and repairing traffic signs throughout the City of Kenner. Reports to the Foreman. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Installs, repairs, and removes new and old traffic signs.

Performs the stripping of parkway, lots, streets, etc.

Cleans and maintains traffic signs in the City.

Makes traffic signs for inventory.

Completes journal and reports of assignments. Installs temporary stop signs during emergencies.

Sets up barricades during special events.

Provides assistance with seasonal decorations.

Receives and/or reviews various records and reports including work orders, list of complaints from Kenner Police Department, and verbal instructions from Foreman.

Prepares and/or processes various records and reports including work orders, reports of problems, and verbal information.

Refers to maps, policy and procedure manuals, codes / laws / regulations, publications and reference texts, etc.

Operates a variety of vehicles, equipment, and machinery such as generators, truck, air compressor, etc.

Uses a variety of tools such as power drill, sockets, weed eater, shovels, etc.; and a variety of supplies such as plastic materials, gas, graffiti spray, general office supplies, etc.

Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as Foreman, coworkers, other City department employees, and the general public.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responds to emergencies.

Performs related duties as required.

Essential duty status position, will be required to report to work during emergency situations, including, but not limited to, city-wide declared emergencies.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Note: The City of Kenner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kenner Civil Service Department posts current examination announcements at its office and on its online application website. Job applications may be filed only when an examination is announced. It is important that you include your entire employment history including periods of unemployment on your application, plus any relevant education and experience. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Some job postings have an application deadline; others are open on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants who are interested in jobs that are not currently open for application may complete a job interest card which may be filed with the Kenner Civil Service Office at any time. DELAY IN THE MAIL: The Kenner Civil Service Department cannot accept responsibility for failure of the applicant to receive an admission slip to an examination, or for failure of the Department to receive material mailed by the applicant. VETERANS PREFERENCE in examinations will be granted only to those persons who provide proof of military service during covered periods and who are found to be eligible. The Kenner Civil Service Department does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs or activities. Therefore, reasonable accommodations will be provided to allow access to the Department's programs and activities for individuals with disabilities unless such accommodations would result in undue hardship. Auxiliary Aids such as readers, , and large print material or other aids are provided for individuals requesting such accommodations under provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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