Temporary Traffic Helper

Job Title

This position is responsible for painting road markings, and installation of signs, as well as the installation, maintenance and repair of parking meters. In addition this position is responsible for assisting in all Right of Way (ROW) operations as needed.

Essential Job Functions

• Paint crosswalks, arrows, stop bars, school legends, railroad legends, and other such marking maintained by the Traffic Department.
• Maintain paint machine and all associated products.
• Collect, record and deposit all meter revenue on a daily basis.
• Assist in the lay-out and spacing of proposed meters.
• Collect, record and deposit pay station revenue as needed.
• Assist in the installation, repair and removal all traffic signs City-wide.
• Assist in the installation of all roadway and parking lot pavement markings.
• Assist other work teams when needed.
• Act as "Ambassador" for the City, carrying out work and interacting with co-workers and the public in a respectful, professional manner.

Non-Essential Job Functions

• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements

• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• Ability to interact with co-workers and the general public in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to create and maintain an environment that embraces the 6 operating principles; Customer Service, Fiscal Responsibility, Good Labor Relations, Employee Empowerment, Cooperation and Constant Improvement.
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior at all times.
• Must be a flexible team player that takes direction well, is safety conscious, customer-oriented, and willing and able to learn to operate all equipment and perform all tasks as assigned.
• Ability to maintain professional appearance while engaging in field work, by refraining from any use of profanity, inappropriate language, or inappropriate behavior required.
• Ability to manually lift and operate 45 pound post driver for installation of 12 foot sign poles.
• Ability to lift and carry 75 lbs. with assistance required.
• Ability to obtain appropriate certification of completion for all classes and trainings attended as required to maintain department equipment.
• Familiarity with traffic control procedures preferred.
• Ability to lay out parking spaces preferred.
• Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
• Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies.

Additional Information

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

Applications for our employment opportunities are only accepted online through our Government Jobs website.

For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 802-540-2505 or careers@burlingtonvt.gov.

Job Title

This position is responsible for painting road markings, and installation of signs, as well as the installation, maintenance and repair of parking meters. In addition this position is responsible for assisting in all Right of Way (ROW) operations as needed.

Essential Job Functions

• Paint crosswalks, arrows, stop bars, school legends, railroad legends, and other such marking maintained by the Traffic Department.
• Maintain paint machine and all associated products.
• Collect, record and deposit all meter revenue on a daily basis.
• Assist in the lay-out and spacing of proposed meters.
• Collect, record and deposit pay station revenue as needed.
• Assist in the installation, repair and removal all traffic signs City-wide.
• Assist in the installation of all roadway and parking lot pavement markings.
• Assist other work teams when needed.
• Act as "Ambassador" for the City, carrying out work and interacting with co-workers and the public in a respectful, professional manner.

Non-Essential Job Functions

• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements

• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• Ability to interact with co-workers and the general public in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to create and maintain an environment that embraces the 6 operating principles; Customer Service, Fiscal Responsibility, Good Labor Relations, Employee Empowerment, Cooperation and Constant Improvement.
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior at all times.
• Must be a flexible team player that takes direction well, is safety conscious, customer-oriented, and willing and able to learn to operate all equipment and perform all tasks as assigned.
• Ability to maintain professional appearance while engaging in field work, by refraining from any use of profanity, inappropriate language, or inappropriate behavior required.
• Ability to manually lift and operate 45 pound post driver for installation of 12 foot sign poles.
• Ability to lift and carry 75 lbs. with assistance required.
• Ability to obtain appropriate certification of completion for all classes and trainings attended as required to maintain department equipment.
• Familiarity with traffic control procedures preferred.
• Ability to lay out parking spaces preferred.
• Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
• Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies.

Additional Information

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

Applications for our employment opportunities are only accepted online through our Government Jobs website.

For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 802-540-2505 or careers@burlingtonvt.gov.

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