Traffic Maintenance Worker
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TARGET CLOSE DATE:08/15/2025PAY GRADE:Grade 13TYPE:Full timeJOB SUMMARY:Traffic Maintenance Workers in the Merit System support public safety by installing, maintaining, and removing traffic signs, street markings, and signals in compliance with MUTCD standards. Duties include preparing work trucks, using power tools and equipment for on-site tasks, applying road surface markings, and handling materials. Work is performed outdoors, assigned by supervisors, and inspected for quality. The role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to roadway safety.COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:Merit System agencies provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job listed below:Bessemer $14.80 - $22.96Birmingham $15.27 - $23.68Center Point $14.55 - $22.57Homewood $17.05 - $26.45Jefferson County $16.63 - $25.80MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:* Driver's license.* Experience working with hand tools (shovels, sledgehammers, screw drivers, or comparable tools).* Experience with measurement tools (tape measure, measuring wheel).PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Merit System agencies. These qualifications may be considered by a hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes.* Class B CDL.* Work experience and/or certification in traffic flagging.NOTE: The test for Traffic Maintenance Worker is scheduled for 8/26/2025. Participation is mandatory to be considered for the position.TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:* Ensures safety by setting up worksites according to industry standard safety protocols including the use of warning lights, placement of temporary warning signs, barricade and/or cone placement, appropriate vehicle placement, communicating with crew, and the use of personal protective equipment.* Conducts cleanup and maintenance activities including cleaning the work truck, maintaining the sign shop, cleaning various pieces of equipment, unloading and storing materials, and reporting damaged items to ensure that all vehicles and equipment are in good working order and ready to be used again.* Completes various work orders and tasks related to the installation of traffic control devices using industry-standard appropriate procedures (i.e., MUTCD, State, Local) including taking various measurements, using tools and equipment to prepare worksites, clearing debris, and placing new traffic control devices.* Prepares for daily activities by collecting the needed supplies and equipment, loading and inspecting the work truck and/or other vehicles, using various pieces of loading equipment, and driving to the worksite in order to complete projects as assigned.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Job involves moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of lifting, carrying, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. May involve [CHOOSE APPLICABLE] occasional OR regular lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Work is primarily performed at outdoor worksites such as near roadways, parks, etc. Work may involve using various hand tools such as hammer, screwdrivers, wrenches, and power tools such as lawn mowers, weed eaters, power trimmers, etc. May be exposed to weather conditions, such as extreme hot or cold temperatures, or other potentially hazardous conditions such as near roadway traffic or near animal or wildlife such as snakes, rodents, etc.EEO STATEMENT:The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.ACCOMMODATION:To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at ...@pbjcal.org or phone at 205-###-#### (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.NOTE:This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.DISCLAIMER:This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.