Equipment Technician (Traffic Operations)

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston, Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management, seeks a Pavement Marking Crew Member to install and maintain roadway markings on high-traffic roadways. You will operate striping trucks, place RPMs and thermoplastic markings, and manage traffic control devices during events or emergencies.

You will also respond to citizen concerns, use digital work-order systems, and coordinate with team members and other departments to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma, GED, or the ability to read, write, add, subtract, and follow oral and/or basic written instructions at a level necessary for successful job performance supplemented by specialized courses or training in the operation of the construction equipment.
• Six months of manual and field work experience with power tools or equipment is required.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain roadway markings, including restriping lane lines and applying thermoplastic/paint markings.
• Operate striping trucks and other heavy equipment.
• Perform traffic control duties, including flagging and teamwork.
• Set up and remove traffic control devices for events or emergencies.
• Investigate and respond to citizen traffic concerns and service requests.
• Use digital systems to manage work orders (computers and tablets).
• Communicate with team, supervisors and other city departments to ensure safe operations.
• Work after regular hours, on weekends, or during emergencies as required.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Construction equipment

Job description

Applications Accepted From

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Service Line

Transportation & Drainage Operations

Section

Traffic Operations

Reporting Location

2200 Patterson

Workdays & Hours

Monday - Friday/6:00am - 2:30pm

Subject to change

* Subject to change

Description of Duties/Essential Functions

The Pavement Marking Crew Member is responsible for installing and maintaining roadway markings, including restriping lane lines, applying thermoplastic/paint markings, and placing raised pavement markers (RPMs). This role involves working on high-traffic roadways, operating specialized heavy equipment such as striping trucks, and performing traffic control duties, including flagging and teamwork, which are essential in this role. This position also requires setting up and removing Traffic Control devices (cones, barricades, signage, etc.) for special events or emergencies, investigating and responding to citizen traffic concerns and service requests, and utilizing digital systems to manage work orders, such as computer systems and Samsung tablets. Communicate with team members, supervisors, and other city departments to ensure safe and efficient operations and working after regular hours, on weekends, or during emergencies as required, while adhering to all safety protocols and city regulations.

Working Conditions

This position routinely requires stooping, bending, and/or lifting of items up to 80 pounds with occasional periods of walking on rough surfaces. There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma or a minor nature, such as cuts, bruises, and minor burns. Assuming awkward positions for long periods of time.

This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier I Level.

Educational Requirements

Requires a high school diploma, GED, or the ability to read, write, add, subtract, and follow oral and/or basic written instructions at a level necessary for successful job performance supplemented by specialized courses or training in the operation of the construction equipment.

Experience Requirements

Six (6) months of experience performing manual and field work with power tools or equipment are required.

License Requirements

Requires a valid Texas driver’s license and compliance with the City of Houston’s policy on driving. May be required to have a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) based on the type of equipment the position is assigned to operate. (A.P. 2-2)

Preferences

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

Selection/Skills Tests

None. However, the department may administer a skills assessment test.

Safety Impact Position

Yes. This position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Salary Information

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade

13

EEO Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.