Maintenance Technician III - Sign Shop

City of Roanoke, Virginia; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Roanoke is seeking an experienced supervisor to lead a 3–5 person crew in the Transportation Division. The role focuses on special event traffic control setup/tear-down and Vision Zero infrastructure maintenance, including markings and signs in the public right of way.

You will be the primary operational point of contact for the Special Events Coordinator, coordinating staff and equipment and ensuring safety, accuracy, and schedules. Some nights and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; two to three years of traffic control/ markings or related work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of MUTCD required.
• VDOT intermediate work zone traffic control certification required; CDL may be needed within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and participate in a 3–5 person crew.
• Oversee special event traffic control setup and tear-down.
• Maintain Vision Zero infrastructure and traffic markings, signs and related operations.
• Coordinate staffing, equipment, and barricade setup per event plans.
• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly records; manage work orders.

Education

High school diploma or GED

VDOT-recognized Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Certification

Class B CDL (obtain within 6 months)

Job description

The City of Roanoke is seeking an experienced employee to supervise and participate in the work of a 3–5 person crew within the Transportation Division. The primary responsibilities of this position are special event traffic control setup and tear-down and the maintenance of the City’s Vision Zero infrastructure. The position will also assist with traffic markings, signs, and other traffic operations within the public right of way as needed.

This position will serve as the primary operational point of contact for the City’s Special Events Coordinator. Responsibilities include reviewing approved special event traffic control plans, coordinating necessary staffing and equipment, and leading the setup and tear-down of barricades, signs, and other traffic control devices in accordance with the approved event plan. The position will help ensure special event traffic control needs are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.

The position will also be responsible for the maintenance and repair of Vision Zero infrastructure throughout the City. Responsibilities include inspecting and maintaining flexible delineators, traffic calming devices, pavement markings, signage, and other safety improvements; identifying maintenance needs; coordinating and completing repairs and replacements; and maintaining accurate records of work performed.

This position assists with coordinating and scheduling daily work assignments and works closely with the Traffic Operations Supervisor to ensure departmental priorities are completed efficiently. Additional responsibilities include operating a long-line striping truck, installing and maintaining traffic markings and signs, and performing other related traffic operations duties as needed.

The position is responsible for maintaining accurate daily, weekly, and monthly spreadsheets and records associated with assigned operations. Responsibilities also include creating, updating, and closing work orders within the City’s asset management database. The role requires regular use of computers, iPads, Microsoft, Excel, and other electronic systems used to document and manage work activities.

The role requires operation of heavy and light equipment for snow removal and assistance with other emergency operations, including some nights and weekends as needed. The position will also participate in the rotating emergency barricade on‑call schedule.

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED), along with two to three years of experience with traffic control, traffic markings, signs, or related work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required. Knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is required. A VDOT‑recognized Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Certification is also required.

The regular work schedule will be Tuesday through Saturday, with Saturday scheduling remaining flexible to accommodate special events and other necessary traffic operations. Additional schedule flexibility may be required based on the timing and needs of special events.

A valid Class B CDL is required or must be obtained within six months of hire.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is a non-exempt position.

SUMMARY

Participates in the work of a crew engaged in a variety of maintenance, construction, and utilities activities. Performs skilled work in the operation or repair of several types of motorized equipment or maintenance of facilities and/or equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Discuss job requirements and receives detailed instructions from supervisor
• Inspects work in progress to ensure conformance with instructions
• Makes and adjusts work assignments
• Requisitions necessary equipment and materials
• Maintains accurate log sheets and checklists
• Operates tractor trailer, street sweeper, bulldozer, heavy front-end loader, crane and chipper, excavator, large motor grader in leveling ground surfaces, street and construction repair
• Operates heavy and light equipment in snow removal
• Inspect new and existing stormwater infrastructure using an onboard computer system to remotely operate a camera and tractor system and overlay information on screen, to be recorded on a laptop for later printing and importing into an asset management database.
• Diagnoses, adjusts, repairs and services a wide variety of medium and heavy automotive and specialized equipment including diesel or gasoline engine equipment, air compressors, pump apparatus and aerial truck hydraulic systems
• Makes repairs and renovations to fields and grounds including mowing, mulching, aeration, grading, seeding, and sodding
• Requisitions parts and materials used in the repair of motor equipment
• Inspects equipment for proper safety and ensures that truck is equipped with all necessary equipment for the day's assignment (i.e. water cooler, fist aid kit, safety flares, etc)
• Performs journey-level trades work in one of the following areas: carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and/or welding
• Performs carpentry work, building cabinets, benches, barricades, and other items
• Trains and instructs subordinates
• Assists with special events, snow removal and other emergency tasks, including some nights and weekends, as needed
• Knowledge of pertinent rules and regulations, guidelines, safety orders, departmental operating procedures and safety regulations sufficient to insure that work is performed in compliance with applicable law.
• Enforces sound safety and housekeeping practices.
• Follows safety rules/procedures; avoid known hazards in the work environment.
• Reviews safety procedures before beginning each job with known hazards.
• Safety first. Places avoidance of injury or property damage above all other job requirements.
• Follows established safety procedures.
• May be required to wear some type of respiratory protection in the performance of their duties

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Will supervise in the absence of the Maintenance Technician IV Crew Lead, in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three to five years experience and/or training in the trades area assigned; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Depending on area of assignment, may require possession of appropriate class A, B or C commercial driver's license with specific endorsements. May require journey-level license in an area of skilled trades. May be required to qualify for certification as a State Inspector.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.