Traffic Signs and Markings Mechanic II - Traffic Operations

Job Posting End Date:

Department:

PUBLIC WORKS Compensation Grade:

G19

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range: $42,764.Starting salary
- Minimum of the Pay Range.

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

No

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

About Us:

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Job Duties and

Preferred Qualifications:

The City of Virginia Beach Public Works Department is currently hiring a Traffic Signs Markings Mechanic II to work in the Traffic Management Operations group.

Duties:

Safely operate equipment such as Stake Body, Thermoplastic Truck, Thermoplastic Long Liner Truck, and Crash Truck.

Complete Pre-Check and Post-Check operations, and minor equipment adjustments to In-House Light Equipment.

Installation and maintenance of City highway traffic signs.

Installation and maintenance of roadway pavement markings and roadway pre-marking to prepare the area for painting.

Installation and maintenance of work zone traffic control devices used for emergency detours and provide traffic control support during large Special Events.

Fabrication of highway traffic signs using specialized equipment and machines.

Assist in maintaining inventory of material supplies.

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, as well as to provide clear instructions to subordinates.

Ability to work in extreme heat and cold Ability to complete daily reports and compute material quantities for the job Ability to lift and carry weights up to 50 lbs.

Ensure subordinates comply with applicable safety measures

Complete daily logs and work orders in a work management database.

Direct the work of the field crew in the absence of the maintenance supervisor.

Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge, and physical requirements as deemed by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs.

Work Schedule:

Monday – Thursday, 6:30 am – 5:00 pm or Tuesday
- Friday, 6:30 am - 5:00 pmA pre-employment physical is required.

Must possess a Commercial Driver’s License – Class A or B (VA or NC)
CDL Hiring Bonus:

Newly hired employees with a valid Class A or B CDL will be eligible for a $4,000 hiring bonus paid in three increments during the first year of employment:$1,000 with first paycheck $1,000 first pay period following six-month interim eval (with “meets expectation” performance rating)$2,000 at conclusion of probationary period (with “meets expectation” performance rating)
This position is ALPHA 1 and is required to work during all inclement weather (flooding, hurricanes & snow, etc.).This job posting is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. Once candidates have been selected for all available positions, the posting will close.

Additional requirements:

• DMV Transcript:
Yes
• CDL:
Yes
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse:
Yes
• CPS Check:
No
• Physical:
Yes
• Respirator:
No
• Psychological Screening:
No
• Polygraph:
No
• At Will:
No

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

High school or GED plus five (5) years’ experience in traffic control or closely related work which utilizes the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, and associated with such positions as sign fabricator, sign installation mechanic, or pavement marking mechanic; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and…