Transportation Worker 2 Traffic Control - Kanawha County

**Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.”

The Transportation Worker 2 Traffic Control position will be assigned to the Central Sign Shop at the Dry Branch Location. Under general supervision, the employee will assist in various tasks related to sign production within the Central Sign Shop. Responsibilities include handling metal sign blanks, stocking finished signs for inventory, pulling blanks for production, and cutting them using shears.  The employee will also use a corner punch machine to corner metal sign blanks, a hole punching machine for punching, and prepare the blanks for sheeting applications. Additional duties involve applying reflective sheeting to the blanks, preparing and cleaning ink screens for printing, operating ink screening equipment to print signs and using a flatbed plotter to cut vinyl and acrylic sign materials. The employee will help with inventory verification, perform minor maintenance on shop equipment, and carry out light shop upkeep. Additionally, the role involves operating forklifts, man-lifts, and electrical pallet movers, delivering materials to district sign shops, and receiving deliveries. A CDL license must be obtained within six months of employment. Performs other related duties as required. 

• The selected applicant will be placed in a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program. Progression through the apprenticeship program is dependent upon hours completed, proficiency in work, training completed, as well as maintaining and/or obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• The WVDOT is responsible for the planning, construction, maintenance, and regulation of over 35,000 miles of state roads. This duty may necessitate employees working irregular hours, shifts, weekends, and more than 40 hours per week, occasionally without prior notice.
• In the area of assignment of Traffic Control, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment.
• Pay Grade 11H
  Tier 1 hourly rate: $17.5313

• At the District level installs and removes signposts; erects traffic control signs and barricades on construction and maintenance projects.
• Operate hydraulic post driver to set new signposts.
• Erect signposts and new signs along roadway.
• Cut old signposts with a chop saw or remove with hand tools.
• Utilize a torch to install pavement markings on roadway.
• Set up traffic control signs and flag motorists at work zones.
• Set up lane closures, road closures, and detours at work zones.
• Manufacturing signs utilizing the Central Sign Shop machinery.
• Distributing signs or sign accessories from Central Sign Shop to District Sign Shop.
• Some positions in the Transportation Worker classifications may require certification(s) in the area of assignment after employment.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
• In the area of assignment of Traffic Control, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment.
  
  

• Knowledge of the procedures, techniques, and equipment used in the area of assignment. 
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and applicable safety standards and procedures in the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair methods practiced in the building maintenance trades.
• Ability to repair and maintain tools and equipment used.
• Ability to read operating manuals and specifications in the area of assignment. 
• Ability to safely operate basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to climb high steel structures.
• Ability to operate and maintain highway equipment and attachments.
• Ability to diagnose less complex mechanical problems and follow appropriate procedures for repair.
• Ability to maintain routine records (timecards, work repair orders).
• Ability to use hand tools and operate motorized equipment in the area of assignment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to train and work cooperatively with other skilled and semi-skilled workers.

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION: No formal education required.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 

• Traffic Control Required Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in roadway maintenance, traffic control, equipment operation or maintenance, or the fabrication of aluminum / other metal parts / other fabricated materials, comparable to the work performed by the Division of Highways.
  Traffic Control Experience Substitution: Successful completion of an approved vocational school program in the area of assignment may be substituted for the required experience in the specified functional area.
  
  

Salary : $38,259 - $46,725