What are the responsibilities and job description for the STREET SIGN INSTALLER position at DC Department of Human Resources?
Job Summary
This position is located in the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), Maintenance Operations Administration (MOA), Sign Fabrication and Installation Branch. The incumbent in this position will serve as a senior member of a crew. Under the general direction of a Supervisor or Lead installer, this position participates in the work of staff performing onsite installations, removals, inspections, repair, maintenance, and service of a wide variety of traffic and parking control signs, custom signs, signposts, flags and banners on the streets, highway and highway structures in the District of Columbia.
Duties And Responsibilities
Serves as a senior member of a crew engaged in installing, maintaining, replacing and/or removing a wide variety of traffic control signs on streets, highways, and/or highway structures within the District of Columbia. Performs support duties for parades, special celebrations and other special events. Obtains supplies, materials, and equipment from storage and loads truck for assigned daily tasks. rives trucks up to 2-1/2 tons, including step vans and platform, liftgates or bucket trucks to work site. Observes physical conditions encountered in the field such as presence of traffic signals or other traffic control signs on the same mounting structure; trees obscuring signs; and PEPCO vaults, grates, and fire hydrants which still necessitate field changes. Recognizes and observes the need for variation in the use of mounting equipment in specific areas, i.e., downtown due to location of utilities.
Installs new traffic control or other official signs as required and participates in the maintenance, repair, and/or removal of bent, broken, jagged, damaged u-posts and other traffic control features. Installs flags, barricades, and traffic cones for parades holidays, visits of dignitaries and other special events. Inspects flags before installation for wear or discoloration and ensures that flags are placed, spaced, and draped in the proper manner. Checks flags while in use to ascertain condition and arranges for the disposal of worn flags. Removes flags at the conclusion of events, sorts according to identification and returns to storage. Maintains contact with the Signs and Markings Unit and the Field Supervisor via two-way radio.
Qualifications And Education
Licenses and Certifications
The incumbent of this position must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Work Zone Safety Certified preferred.
Sign and Pavement Marking Level I & Level II Certified preferred.
Working Conditions / Environment
The incumbent works mostly outdoors in all types of weather. Traffic hazards, risk of electrical shock, jackhammer noise, concrete chips and dust, sledge hammer jolts, vibration, and work at heights from ladders and trucks (liftgate, platform, or bucket) are conditions met in daily operations. Handles heavy equipment and materials with risk from aluminum plates and stainless-steel banding; likelihood of bruises, strains, sprains, and trauma from metal chips, splinters, or other injures.
Other Significant Factors
Tour of Duty: Varies
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: RW-4701-09
Promotional Potential: No known promotion potential.
Duration of Appointment: Career Service- Term
Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is covered under collective bargaining union and subject to union dues thru payroll deduction.
Position Designation: The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability - Safety Sensitive. Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to pre-employment checks (criminal background checks, consumer credit check, traffic record checks, if applicable) as a condition of employment, and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks and random drug and alcohol testing pursuant to D.C. Act 15-620 for the duration of your tenure.
Emergency Designation: This position has been designated as an emergency employee position under the provisions of District Personnel Manual, Chapter 12. As such, your services may be required in emergency situations to perform crucial duties, i.e., snow removal, debris removal, transportation, shelter operation, food distribution, and communications. These duties may be performed when the government is closed or when most employees are dismissed early. Employees are required to work rotating shifts, to include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Employees are considered emergency personnel and are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and will be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.
Employee Benefits May Include
DDOT is an employer of choice for any job seeker who has passion, energy, and enthusiasm about our city. Employee benefits may include:
This position is located in the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), Maintenance Operations Administration (MOA), Sign Fabrication and Installation Branch. The incumbent in this position will serve as a senior member of a crew. Under the general direction of a Supervisor or Lead installer, this position participates in the work of staff performing onsite installations, removals, inspections, repair, maintenance, and service of a wide variety of traffic and parking control signs, custom signs, signposts, flags and banners on the streets, highway and highway structures in the District of Columbia.
Duties And Responsibilities
Serves as a senior member of a crew engaged in installing, maintaining, replacing and/or removing a wide variety of traffic control signs on streets, highways, and/or highway structures within the District of Columbia. Performs support duties for parades, special celebrations and other special events. Obtains supplies, materials, and equipment from storage and loads truck for assigned daily tasks. rives trucks up to 2-1/2 tons, including step vans and platform, liftgates or bucket trucks to work site. Observes physical conditions encountered in the field such as presence of traffic signals or other traffic control signs on the same mounting structure; trees obscuring signs; and PEPCO vaults, grates, and fire hydrants which still necessitate field changes. Recognizes and observes the need for variation in the use of mounting equipment in specific areas, i.e., downtown due to location of utilities.
Installs new traffic control or other official signs as required and participates in the maintenance, repair, and/or removal of bent, broken, jagged, damaged u-posts and other traffic control features. Installs flags, barricades, and traffic cones for parades holidays, visits of dignitaries and other special events. Inspects flags before installation for wear or discoloration and ensures that flags are placed, spaced, and draped in the proper manner. Checks flags while in use to ascertain condition and arranges for the disposal of worn flags. Removes flags at the conclusion of events, sorts according to identification and returns to storage. Maintains contact with the Signs and Markings Unit and the Field Supervisor via two-way radio.
Qualifications And Education
- ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION
- Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
- Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
- Use of Measuring Instruments
- Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.
- Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Knowledge of Materials
Licenses and Certifications
The incumbent of this position must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Work Zone Safety Certified preferred.
Sign and Pavement Marking Level I & Level II Certified preferred.
Working Conditions / Environment
The incumbent works mostly outdoors in all types of weather. Traffic hazards, risk of electrical shock, jackhammer noise, concrete chips and dust, sledge hammer jolts, vibration, and work at heights from ladders and trucks (liftgate, platform, or bucket) are conditions met in daily operations. Handles heavy equipment and materials with risk from aluminum plates and stainless-steel banding; likelihood of bruises, strains, sprains, and trauma from metal chips, splinters, or other injures.
Other Significant Factors
Tour of Duty: Varies
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: RW-4701-09
Promotional Potential: No known promotion potential.
Duration of Appointment: Career Service- Term
Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is covered under collective bargaining union and subject to union dues thru payroll deduction.
Position Designation: The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability - Safety Sensitive. Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to pre-employment checks (criminal background checks, consumer credit check, traffic record checks, if applicable) as a condition of employment, and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks and random drug and alcohol testing pursuant to D.C. Act 15-620 for the duration of your tenure.
Emergency Designation: This position has been designated as an emergency employee position under the provisions of District Personnel Manual, Chapter 12. As such, your services may be required in emergency situations to perform crucial duties, i.e., snow removal, debris removal, transportation, shelter operation, food distribution, and communications. These duties may be performed when the government is closed or when most employees are dismissed early. Employees are required to work rotating shifts, to include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Employees are considered emergency personnel and are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and will be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.
Employee Benefits May Include
DDOT is an employer of choice for any job seeker who has passion, energy, and enthusiasm about our city. Employee benefits may include:
- Health and life insurance benefits and retirement benefits (More information about these benefits is available on the D.C. Department of Human Resources (DCHR) website at www.dchr.dc.gov.)
- Complimentary Capital BikeShare Membership
- Continued professional development, and professional growth through d.University, the in-house training available for all DDOT employees
- Flexible work schedule (team and role dependent)
- Employer assisted housing loan program, providing payment and/or closing cost financing for first-time home buyers (restrictions apply).