Traffic Maintenance Operator II (may underfill

Position: Traffic Maintenance Operator II (may underfill)
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* Position Title:

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* Traffic Maintenance Operator II (may underfill)

** Bargaining Unit:*
* AFSCME

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* Job Description:

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* Operates specialized equipment used in installing and maintaining traffic control signs and markings.  Installs, repairs, and maintains various traffic control devices and parking meters. May in a lead capacity, perform general supervision to all seasonal and subordinate employees in the shop and in the field.  Provides training, orientation, and general direction to subordinate workers in the use of specialized equipment.

** Position Salary Range:*
* Traffic Maintenance Operator I: $20.35 - $26.81

Traffic Maintenance Operator II: $22.94 - $30.21

** This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:*
* + Health Insurance

+ Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

+ Paid vacation and personal leave

+ Six to Twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment

+ Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)

+ A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

+ Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

+ Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

** IMPORTANT:
** Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.

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* Key Responsibilities:

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* ** Traffic Maintenance Operator I:*
* + Safely operates specialized paint and layout equipment to mark roadway centerlines, lane lines, traffic islands, crosswalks, curb zones, bicycle lanes, and parking zones or other necessary markings according to Division policies and procedures and as required by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

+ Using hand and power tools, installs, repairs and maintains traffic signs in accordance with Division policies and procedures and as required by the MUTCD. Evaluates existing traffic signs to ensure standards are met with regard to reflectivity, visibility, safe sign sight distance, legibility and vertical/horizontal orientation to drivers. Trims trees and removes obstructions.

+ Safely operates light-to-heavy equipment and tools required for various maintenance applications to include, lift truck, 10-wheelers, sander, front end loader, snowplow, forklift, and other related equipment.  Rotates from one piece of equipment to the other based on operational needs.

+ Safely operates thermoplastic and cold plastic applicators to install and maintain long term pavement markings and makes necessary repairs and field adjustments to equipment. Evaluates on-site conditions and material preparation to determine proper application of marking material.

+ Ensure the proper placement of traffic control signs and barricades for work areas according to Salt Lake City's Traffic Barricade Manual. Performs actual set up of signs and barricades.

+ Performs routine vehicle and equipment maintenance checks. Makes minor equipment repairs and adjustments in the field and overhauls equipment during routine maintenance periods or emergencies. Compiles daily reports as to what work has been completed, tabulates inventory needs and records equipment use.

+ May assist with design, layout and manufacture traffic signs using Gerber Omega sign computer, vinyl plotters, metal shears, thermal transfer image device and other specialized sign making tools.

+ Performs snow removal duties for an assigned district in accordance with the City's Snow Removal Program. Maybe responsible for snow removal on sidewalks, overpasses, stairways and other City-owned areas. Operates snow blowers, hand-operated plows or small-to-medium-sized drivable snow-removal equipment as needed.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

** Traffic Maintenance Operator II:*
* + Operates light-to-heavy equipment and tools required for various maintenance applications to include roadway striper, lift truck, 10-wheelers, sander, plow, paint sprayer, and other related equipment.  Rotates from one piece of equipment to the other based on operational needs.

+ Responding to work orders on a pre-determined route, operates traffic marking equipment to lay out and mark roadway centerlines, lane lines, traffic islands, crosswalks, curb zones, bicycle lanes and parking…