Sign & Marking Worker I - City of Athens, GA : Job Details

REPORTS TO: Sign & Marking Crew LeaderFLSA STATUS: Non-ExemptCLASSIFICATION: Personnel System - Requires satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary periodPAY GRADE: 109SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes - Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol OrdinancePurpose of JobThe purpose of this job is to install, maintain, and repair Athens-Clarke County traffic signs and pavement markings. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, fabricating and erecting signs; painting intersections, railroad crossing and curbs; installing traffic counters; placing traffic cones; and performing additional tasks as assigned.Job Related RequirementsWORK SCHEDULE:Tuesday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Occasionally may be required to work outside of normal business hours. 24-hour on-call schedule with a four week rotation.May be required to work on religious holidays.Regular and predictable attendance is required.Must work cooperatively with others.When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.High school diploma or equivalent with one year of sign and roadway marking and maintenance, sign replacement, sign fabrication, vinyl installation, metal work, construction, carpentry, manual labor, farm work, forklift operations, mechanical, or related experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.Experience with basic computer skills, including working with program, word processing, spreadsheets, file management, e-mail, and printing preferred.Must possess a valid Driver's License.The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.Assists with installing regulatory, warning, guide, construction, detour, and special signs as needed.Assists in placing computerized traffic counters throughout the county.Assists with driving posts; uses hydraulic post puller to pull sign posts.Assists with fabricating signs of all kinds.Loads materials on truck, such as sign posts, signs, street name plates, bolts, nuts and proper fluid for truck and compressor.Assists in operating jet blaster and grinder to remove old pavement markings.Assists with laying out and installing thermoplastic.Assists in painting intersections, railroad crossings, and curbs; assists in operating small striping machine for various jobs.Removes sight restrictions, such as tree limbs, from intersections.Installs ceramic buttons and raised markers.Assists with flagging traffic.Assists with unloading posts and signs.Maintains clean shop areas; unloads commercial trucks.Performs other related duties as required.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the Transportation & Public Works Department as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Sign & Marking Worker I.Knowledge of the terminology used within the department.Knowledge of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.Skill in operating equipment and tools such as a jet blaster, paint roller, post driver, air compressor, small striping machine, one ton sign and paint trucks, torches, forklifts, paint mixer, band saw, mechanics and carpenter tools, lawn equipment, sign plotter, and sign printer.Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and other staff members.Ability to use independent judgement in routine and non-routine situations.Ability to handle required mathematical calculations.Ability to plan, organize and/or prioritize daily assignments and work activities.Ability to comprehend and apply the regulations and procedures of the department.(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including equipment and tools such as jet blaster, paint roller, post driver, air compressor, small striping machine, one ton trucks, torches, forklifts, paint mixer, band saw, sign printer and sign plotter, mechanics and carpenters tools, and lawn equipment. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of heavy work.DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisors.LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires the ability to read a variety of maps, sign and paint work orders, the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare sign and paint work orders using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence.INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand basic principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgement in the absence of management.VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently.NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; and determine percentages.FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with sign & marking equipment and mechanics and carpenters tools.MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands, fingers, and eyes accurately in using sign & marking equipment and mechanics and carpenters tools. Requires the ability to lift, bend, push, pull, manipulate equipment/tools and objects as the position necessitates.MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as a jet blaster, paint roller, post driver, air compressor, small striping machine, one ton trucks, torches, forklifts, paint mixer, band saw, mechanics and carpenters tools, lawn equipment, sign printer, and sign plotter. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.COLOR DISCRIMINATION: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency.PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone, two-way radio.ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Leah Jagatic, HR Coordinator, Human Resources, 762-###-#### or [email protected].