Sign and Signals Technician - Columbia, United States - City of Columbia, MO

Description

Posting Number 3532P Position Title Sign and Signals Technician - 955 Department Public Works Job Code 03034 FLSA Status Non-Exempt Union Code/Affiliation Local 955 Division STREETS & SIDEWALKS Job Description Summary

The purpose of this job is to fabricate, assemble, install, maintain, and repair traffic signs and markings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job.

Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

• Fabricates, assembles, installs, and repairs signs per Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Performs proper traffic control signing and flagging in and around work areas.
• Applies road symbols, pavement markings, and legends throughout the city.
• Assists in monitoring and maintaining inventory.
• Conducts snow removal as needed.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.

Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction

• Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contact may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
• Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Position has no fiscal responsibility.

Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 to 3 years' experience in signs and signals fabrication, installation, and maintenance.

Licenses or Certifications

• International Municipal Signals Association (IMSA) Work Zone Safety Certification within 6 months of hire .
• Valid driver's license upon hire and Class B Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of hire.
• Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position


Knowledge of:

• Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and relevant laws and regulations pertaining to traffic and work zones.
• Safe and proper use of manual, electrical, gas, and hydraulic powered tools and equipment used in the assigned functional area.
• Safety standards and precautions pertaining to maintenance and repair work.
• Sign fabrication techniques.
• Computers and relevant software including sign making software and printing equipment.

Skill in:

• Working independently and with others.
• Operating motorized equipment, , and hand/power tools.
• Understanding verbal and written instructions.
• Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.
• Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.
• Working from work orders, blueprints, plans, and sketches.

Ability to:

• Maintain effective working relationships.
• Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Effectively utilize sign making software and printing equipment.
• Provide effective customer service.
• Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Organize and prioritize work.
• Focus on tasks.
• Work on-call and respond at all hours of the day/night.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Work Environment - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job


Work Environment:

• Office or similar indoor environment - Frequently/Often
• Outdoor environment - Frequently/Often
• Street environment (near moving traffic) - Frequently/Often
• Construction Site - Sometimes
• Vehicle - Frequently/Often
• Shop environment - Frequently/Often
• Right of Way Environment - Frequently/Often

Exposures:

• Individuals who are hostile or irate - Sometimes
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) - Frequently/Often
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) - Frequently/Often
• Moving mechanical parts - Frequently/Often
• Fumes or airborne particles - Frequently/Often
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances - Frequently/Often
• Loud noises (85+ decibels) - Frequently/Often

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position involves frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and majority of work is performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Incumbents may be required to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
• Incumbents required to feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, stand, walk, drive, reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb/balance, operate mechanical equipment, and move up and down from/to sitting position on the floor.

Hours/Days

Currently

M-F 7 to 3:30 Nov-April, typically subject to change

M-Thur 6-4:30 April-Nov, typically subject to change

Starting Salary $20.24/hr - $24.89/hr; Minimum to Midpoint , Commensurate w/Training & Experience Pay Grade 106 Number of Positions Available 1 Deadline to Apply 05/24/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants


HOURS:
Monday - Friday; 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov-April, typically (subject to change)

Monday - Thursday; 6 a.m. -4:30 p.m. April-Nov, typically (subject to change)

Notice to Applicants

Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call CITY (2489)


TTY:
711 (MO RELAY)

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION,


EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
MALE / FEMALE

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