Introduction Performs installation, maintenance and repair of City traffic control, street name and information signs. Conducts inventory of new and existing traffic control devices and provides record management within Street Operations in Public Works.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:- Must possess a High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
- One year of street maintenance experience or closely related experience.
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements:- Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
- A current Arizona Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's Certificate is required within six months of hire or promotion.
- Preferred:
- American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Traffic Control Technician Certification or International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Work Zone Temporary Control Technician Certification.
- Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.
Essential Functions Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:
- Performs maintenance, repair and installations of traffic control and information signs.
- Performs installation, repairs and removal of traffic sign posts and anchoring systems.
- Inspects traffic signs and initiates required work to bring deficient signs up to current standards.
- Prepares written and electronic documentation of sign inspections performed and prepares service requests.
- Performs inventory of traffic signs and keeps detailed records of maintenance and repair work performed and enters information by computer into section's database.
- Uses proper traffic control and barricading while working in or around roadways.
- Performs trimming of vegetation to eliminate sight obstruction.
Work Environment/Physical Demands - Perform manual work that requires standing and walking/moving continuous periods of time, digging, lifting, bending, standing and climbing elevations.
- Operate small and medium hand-held equipment weighing up to 50 pounds post drivers, blowers, chain saws and power washers.
- Use manual tools such as rakes, shovels, sledgehammers and brooms.
- Lift and position post driver and anchor 30 inches above ground. Lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Clean and care for tools and equipment; perform minor repairs on equipment.
- Exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, inclement weather, chemicals, temperature extremes, traffic hazards and unpleasant odors.
- Must possess the ability to distinguish the full range of the color spectrum.
- Visual and muscular dexterity to operate equipment, hand tools, computer, two-way radio and City vehicles to include trucks that weigh 18,001 pounds up to 26,000 pounds.
- Travel to/from meetings and various locations.
- Work varied schedule including weekends, evenings, nights and overtime.
To view the full job description, work environment and physical demands, click here . Benefits Highlights: The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
- Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
- Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
- Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
- City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.29% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
- Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
- Pet Insurance
- Bilingual pay compensation
Please visit the Benefits Information page for more information. Selection Process:The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible.
DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:
- Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
- Criminal Background screening
- Drug Screen
- 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice. PLEASE NOTE:Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
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.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Closing Date/Time: 5/5/2024 11:59 PM Arizona
