Traffic Operations Tech I - Temporary

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Under immediate supervision performs a variety of technical traffic maintenance duties involved in the preparation, construction, and installation of traffic control devices related to transportation in accordance with applicable City and State codes.
  
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
 
This position exercises no direct supervision
 

Performs the installation and maintenance of regulatory, warning, construction, and guide signs as well as pavement markings in accordance with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD).

Places channeling devices and warning signs for on-street work for lane closures and transitions.

Operates various equipment including light duty trucks, hydraulic dump bed and lift gate, forklift, striping equipment, stripe remover, adhesive applicator, squeeze roll applicator, sign fabricator, letter cutter, banding tool, jack hammer, chain saw, parking meters, power tools, drill press, cutting torch, and welder.

Assists in performing regularly scheduled preventive maintenance, minor repairs, cleaning, dismantling, and reassembling related equipment.

OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
 
Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge of:
           
Principles, practices, and occupational hazards and safety precautions of general maintenance work.

Principles of occupational hazards and safety typical of maintenance work.

Safe driving principles and practices.
 
Skill to:
           
Operate and maintain a variety of tools and equipment used in traffic control device and marking repair and maintenance activities.

Safely operate a vehicle.
 
Ability to:
           
Maintain records and read maps.
           
Learn specialized manual tasks.
 
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Accurately follow oral and written instructions.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
 
Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
 
Experience and Training Guidelines:
 
Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying.  Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:
 
Experience:
           
Previous experience performing heavy manual labor is required.
           
Education/Training:
           
A high school diploma or a GED is required.
           
 License or Certificate:
           
A valid Texas driver's license is required within 10 days of employment.
 
Special Requirements:
 
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
 
Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, and squat.

With or without accommodation, ability to lift up to 90 pounds.

Exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confined work space, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards.

Ability to travel to different sites.
 

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• Recognizing that everyone has dignity and deserves helpful, courteous, and prompt attention.
• Consistently doing what is necessary, expected, and required, and when able to do so, exceeding expectations.

• Possessing an unwavering commitment to doing the right things right.
• Consistently adhering to high professional and ethical standards.
• Keeping commitments to our citizens, co-workers, and others.

• Being open and approachable to council members, citizens, and our fellow employees at all times.
• Treating our customers like we would like to be treated.
• Fostering a servant's heart in ourselves and each other by conscientiously doing what is best for the community in all cases.
• Passionately committed to serving others.
• Helping to make our citizens' lives better.
• Finding ways to say yes.

• Delivering on promises made, taking personal responsibility for achieving community-minded goals.
• Leading by example, recognizing the importance of working together to meet everyone's needs, treating everyone with courtesy, dignity, and respect.
• Sharing resources and information freely.
• Communicating regularly and honestly with council members, citizens, and employees.
• Having a can-do attitude.