Traffic controller Jobs in Salinas, CA

To perform skilled work involving the preparation, installation and maintenance of street and informational signs and the layout, painting and application of street markings, striping, lines, and directional messages on City street and parking lot surfaces; and to provide lead guidance and direction to the work of assigned Traffic Workers I and Trainees.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSWork in this class is distinguished from the classifications of Traffic Worker I and Trainees by the greater complexity of the assignments, the skill level required of the work, the greater independence with which an incumbent is expected to perform, and the responsibility for lead supervision of Traffic Workers I and Trainees.SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDGeneral supervision is provided by a higher level Traffic position. Responsibilities include lead supervision of Traffic Worker I and Trainee positions.Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Lead a small crew, assign and participate in work involving traffic sign installing, removing, replacing, resetting, repairing and maintenance.
• Assist and participate in the preparation and manufacture of City traffic directional and informational signs.
• Layout and paint lines, legends, lane demarcations and traffic messages on street surfaces, bike lanes, parking lots and curbs.
• Layout and apply hot thermo plastic and adhesive taped traffic stripes and markings.
• Operate sign making equipment such as silk screen apparatus, stencils, welding equipment, pipe threaders and power saws.
• Operate, maintain and repair specialized and complex street marking equipment as required.
• Build and stencil traffic barricades.
• Set up and remove barricades, cones and warning signs as work requires.
• Maintain routine records of time and materials used.
• Install raised lane dividing buttons and bars on street surfaces.
• Remove obsolete traffic markings on street surfaces, using grinding and power equipment.
• Install parking meters.
• Repair and install roadside delineation barricades and guardrail.
• Set up and remove computerized and mechanical traffic counters; participate in traffic counts.
• Train, guide, and assist less experienced personnel.
• Perform related duties as assigned.Knowledge of :
• And skill in the methods, materials, tools and techniques used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of signs, street markings and associated equipment.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work.
• Use and care of equipment such as welding apparatus, jackhammers, sprayers and grinders.
• Geography of the City's street system.
• Pertinent traffic codes, laws, statutes, and regulations.Ability to :
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions in English.
• Use assigned equipment, sometimes at heights above ground in sign placement work.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain inventory of necessary supplies, materials and tools necessary to perform assigned work.
• Measure distances accurately and layout work precisely.
• Identify and effectively correct problems with equipment used in traffic safety work.
• Perform work in emergency situations, sometimes with significant independence.
• Read and properly interpret blueprints and specifications related to traffic markings.
• Maintain accurate records of supplies, materials and on time.
• Weld at a skill level appropriate to the work.
• Train, guide and assist less experienced personnel on a regular basis.
• Effectively deal with the public in the normal course of work.
• Understand automated maintenance management systems.Experience : Two years of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Traffic Worker I with the City of Sacramento.COMPARABLE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONTo see the classification specification for the comparable classification of Traffic Worker I, please click here. Special Qualifications : Driver License : A valid California Class C Driver License is required for appointment to this classification. Appointee must obtain a valid California Class B Driver License during the probationary period. Individuals who fail to obtain the California Class B Driver License will not pass probation. Loss of the Class C and / or B License is a cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.Assessment : If considered for appointment, candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test.Respiratory Protective Equipment : Work in this classification requires wearing respiratory protective equipment at times. When assigned to such work, facial hair must be shaven when it interferes with the safe fitting of respiratory protective equipment.PROBATIONARY PERIOD : Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.1. Application :  (Pass / Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline;
• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified :
• Position / job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• If you're requesting Veteran's credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran's credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.2. Training and Experience Exam : (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note :
• Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.3. Eligibility : Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate's eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Traffic Worker II examination. 4. Screening Committee : (Pass / Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.5. Conditional Hire : Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass?LiveScan? / fingerprinting; review by Human Resources, a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and / or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.QUESTIONS : For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process :
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