Utility Maintenance Worker- Street Marking & Signs

Utility Maintenance Worker

This is skilled labor and trades work, performing a variety of construction, repair, and maintenance assignments that require the use of specialized tools and equipment. This particular position also focuses on graphic design using graphic software. Work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of equipment used in construction, maintenance, and repair activities. Employees work under the general supervision of the Crew Supervisor and may provide leadership to other employees and/or crew members as assigned.

Examples of work:

• Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the construction and/or maintenance of a variety of utility projects, including concrete work, water/sewer facility work, streets and drainage work, asphalt work, right of way and grounds maintenance, street signs, traffic signals, etc.
• Operates a variety of heavy equipment engaged in municipal maintenance, repair, and construction activities, which may include a motor grader, front-end loader, roller, track-type equipment, tractor, backhoe, dump truck, jet truck, street sweeper, and refuse collection equipment.
• Operate the fabrication of custom handmade and standard highway signs by utilizing various sign graphic software, vinyl cutting plotters, ink jet printers, and other fabrication of mass-produced signs using an automatic squeeze roller and related equipment.
• Gather and process inventory and material relating to the sign fabrication/production process; assist with inventory transactions; load/unload raw material and complete signs; clean and maintain work areas; and perform preventative maintenance of equipment.

Minimum qualifications of work:

• High school (or the equivalent) preferred.
• Experience and working knowledge of the methods, materials, and tools used in maintenance, repair, and construction work.
• Experience in the operation and servicing of heavy road or related equipment related to utility or street systems; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, abilities, and skills.
• Knowledge of heavy-equipment operating principles, including the adaptations and specialized uses to which equipment can be put in meeting emergencies or other unusual conditions.
• Knowledge of the traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in construction and equipment operation.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary in the use of tools and equipment operation, including traffic, confined space, and personal protective equipment.
• Working knowledge of carpentry, masonry, and concrete hand and power tools.
• Skill in the operation of hand tools and equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to observe proper safety precautions.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions.
• Ability to drive and operate a variety of equipment under varying or unfavorable conditions.
• Ability to work from construction specifications or blueprints.
• Experience and ability to work with standard and sign design computer software is a plus.
• Preferred work experience in the sign industry, designing and fabricating

Tools and equipment used:
Motorized vehicles and equipment, including skid-steer loader, rubber-tire loaders, motor grader, dump trucks, flusher truck, and similar motorized construction equipment. Must also be able to use a variety of small hand and power tools such as skill saw, chainsaw, concrete saw, concrete floats and finishing tools, jackhammer, tamp, etc.

Physical demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, manipulate, control, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls,…