Public Works Technician - Signs and Markings

The Position

The Beaverton Public Works Signs and Markings team is hiring a Public Works Technician to help keep city streets and pathways safe by making, installing, and repairing traffic signs and pavement markings. This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in quality work, communicates well with teammates and the public, and wants to help keep Beaverton moving safely and efficiently.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, SEIU classified position. The classification is Public Works Technician. The schedule will be Tuesday-Friday, 4 10-hour shifts. There is one vacancy.

Please submit your application via the City of Beaverton's online portal. You will need to enter your work history and respond to several supplemental questions. Your education, skills, and experience will be evaluated using the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Attaching a resume or cover letter does not replace the requirement to fully complete the application.

• Assist in fabricating traffic control signs, including drawing and cutting out graphics, cutting wood stencils, and applying graphics and reflective sheeting to signs.
• Install, maintain, repair, and replace traffic control signs on streets and bike paths.
• Perform traffic marking maintenance. Operate and maintain striping tools and equipment, including the Durastripe applicator, stencils and hand-gun sprayer.
• Plan and organize the work area before starting each job.
• Set up traffic control for work sites and perform flagging duties.
• Complete documentation and sign inventory coding. Track and document the materials used and enter all work orders in Cityworks software.
• Clean and maintain tools, equipment, and storage areas.
• Notify residents of scheduled projects.
• Respond to emergency situations as needed.
• Treat others with respect and integrity. Support and promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Serve as a model for accomplishing the city's vision and goals. Help create an environment where employees and volunteers produce high quality results.
• Additional duties are described in the Public Works Technician class specification.

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED, and
• 3 years of experience in traffic marking and traffic sign fabrication, installation, and maintenance; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position.

Licensing and special requirements:

• Valid driver's license and ability to meet the city's driving standards.
• Ability to pass reference checks and satisfy the requirements of a background check.
• Ability to satisfy the requirements of a pre-employment drug screen.
• Traffic flagger training required within six months of hire.
• CPR and First Aid training required within six months of hire.

Studies have shown that some candidates hesitate to apply for a position if they do not believe they meet 100% of the hiring criteria. The city's talent acquisition goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of the role. We encourage people with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if you believe you do not meet 100% of the qualifications and hiring criteria described.

Wage range: $27.73 - $37.16 hourly

Starting pay within the posted range is based on a review of your related work experience, as required by the Oregon Equal Pay Act. We compare the experience shown in your application materials with the qualifications for the position. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will start at step one. Applicants whose work history clearly demonstrates additional directly related experience may be placed at a higher step within the range.

To ensure an accurate evaluation, please include all relevant work history in your application, including part-time, volunteer, or other roles that show related experience.

Total compensation package and benefits:

In addition to competitive pay, the city offers a wide variety of benefits to regular employees which make up an exceptional total compensation package.

The city pays the full retirement contribution to the Oregon Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) including the employee portion; provides employees with an opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation retirement plan; makes available a public service loan forgiveness program and tuition reimbursement program; and offers excellent health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.

Additional benefits include excellent paid time off (PTO) accrual, PTO cash out options, wellness programs and incentives, an employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and bilingual pay premiums.

The City of Beaverton provides a generous benefit package, including excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage; and employer-paid PERS retirement. Learn more about your options and employee-based benefits.

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