SIGNS & MARKING TECHNICIAN I

Description

Our Vision: We aspire to be the community of limitless possibilities.

Our Mission is to provide exceptional services for a safe, thriving community, while honoring our history and innovating for the future.

Embrace the New - Do Right - Lend a Hand - Find a Way - Enjoy our Work - Celebrate Uniqueness

Our Benefits
The City of Buckeye provides an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees. This includes health, dental, vision, life, pet insurance, as well as wellness incentives. Coverage begins the first day of the month following the start of your employment.

Vacation & Sick Leave

At the City of Buckeye, we understand the vital role that vacation time plays in supporting the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of our employees. Vacation and sick leave accruals begin on the first day of employment and may be used upon accrual. Additionally, employees receive credit towards vacation leave accruals for years of service with other public sector retirement systems nationwide (not including Federal service).

Holidays

The City of Buckeye observes eleven holidays per year: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Retirement
This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Contribution is mandatory, and the current contribution rate is 12%, per fiscal year.

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GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, perform semi-skilled activities in signing and pavement marking maintenance and installation, and equipment operations. Operate light to heavy equipment such as utility vehicles, forklifts, jackhammer, etc.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Performs a variety of specialized maintenance work in assigned area of responsibility.
• Is familiar with and applies Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) program adhering to state and federal guidelines.
• Removes, installs, and maintains City signs, signposts, and other traffic control devices as needed; removes damaged or old signs and signposts; operates equipment associated with this work such as post drivers, post pullers, and various hand tools.
• Lays out stripes; paints and maintaining lane lines, center lines, crosswalks, turn arrows, stop bars railroad crossings, parking stalls, curbs, and other pavement markings; operates equipment associated with this work such as thermoplastic applicators, torches, and various power tools.
• Maintains and cleans signs, marking tools, and equipment.
• Places and retrieves traffic cones, barricades, and other traffic control devices.
• Performs job site flagging to control traffic through job sites and/or vehicle accidents.
• Responds to emergency call outs for the repair of signs.
• Operates a variety of light and/or medium construction and/or maintenance equipment.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs a variety of hand and/or power tools, which include paint guns, rollers, saws, paint stripers, blowers, chain saws, jack hammers, and/or a variety of other equipment.
• Completes a variety of logs, documents, and/or simple reports regarding quantity of materials handled, equipment operations, miles driven, fuel and oil used, and/or other related information.
• Monitors inventory and supply levels; recommends replenishment of materials.
• Performs the essential functions as described in the physical demand and work environment sections below.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

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Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and two (2) year experience in public works maintenance work; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• Must have within 6 months of hire International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Signs and Pavement Markings Technician Level I.
  

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• City policies and procedures.
• Minor equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Safety standards and practices.
• Principles of basic record keeping and records management.
• Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and Phoenix Barricade Manual.

Skill in:

• Safe and efficient operation of minor equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures.
• Reading and interpreting maps, technical specifications and operations manuals for equipment.
• Following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.

Ability to:

• Properly install and maintain regulatory signs and pavement markings.
• Perform manual labor
• Maintain small to medium-sized equipment and trucks
• Complete paperwork and documentation
• Perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities
• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Write routine reports and correspondence
• Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and area circumference and volume
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, the general public and those contacted in the performance of work

12-Month Goals:

• Obtain NIMS IS-100 certificate.
• Obtain NIMS IS-700 certificate.
• Obtain ATTSA Traffic Control Flagger Certification.
• Obtain familiarity with MUTCD guidelines.
• Serve as part of the department’s on-call team.

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Special Requirements: Possession of a valid Arizona Driver’s License. Ability to obtain and maintain an Arizona Commercial Driver’s License within one (1) year of hire. Must be able to lift and maneuver up to 80lbs. Required to participate in a rotating after-hours standby schedule to ensure timely response to urgent maintenance needs.
Physical Demands / Work Environment: Work is performed outdoors in extreme heat and cold environments.
Reports To: Signs and Markings Foreman
Supervision Exercised: None

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

City benefit plans are subject to change at any time.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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• City of Buckeye, AZ

• 623-349-6000

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