Sign and Marking Specialist, Traffic

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Disability & Life Insurance

Vacation & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Clinic

Job summary

City of Alexandria is seeking a Sign and Marking Specialist, Traffic to install, replace, and maintain all traffic signs and markings within the city. Duties include painting, setting up barricades, and coordinating traffic control for events, under supervision of the Superintendent, Traffic.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, valid Louisiana driver’s license, and certifications in IMSA Work Zone Safety and Signs and Marking Level I.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1 year street maintenance/traffic signs experience preferred.
• Valid Louisiana driver’s license; must obtain Class D within 1 month of hire.
• IMSA Work Zone Safety certification due within 6 months; Signs and Marking Level I certification within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical tasks to install, replace, and maintain traffic signs and markings.
• Paints and marks parking lots, curbs, and crosswalks; maintains visibility at street signs.
• Sets up barricades, detours, and traffic control for special events; assists in closing streets.

Education

High school diploma or GED

IMSA Work Zone Safety certification

Signs and Marking Level I certification

Job description

Sign and Marking Specialist, Traffic

Annual Salary Range: $31,767.06 - $38,120.47 Grade: 18

The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in the Traffic Department, located in the heart of Central Louisiana, to perform technical tasks to install, replace, and maintain all traffic signs and markings for the Traffic Department of the City of Alexandria. Work is performed under the supervision of the Superintendent, Traffic, and positions are subject to 24 hour call out, seven days a week.

Benefits:

The City of Alexandria offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical insurance, dental and vision, short/long term disability, group and dependent life insurance, sick and vacation leave, 11 paid holidays, EAP, tuition reimbursement, wellness clinic for employees and their dependents. Retirement benefits include the City of Alexandria’s Retirement System, and a voluntary deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs technical tasks to install, replace, and maintain all traffic signs and markings within the City; paints and marks parking lots, curbs, and crosswalks; cuts limbs and shrubs blocking the view of street signs. Assists with the set-up of barricades, detours, and related traffic control at special events; assists in closing streets, maintaining cones and barricades, and performing related tasks to ensure visitors’ safety.
• Ensures signs and closings comply with required guidelines and regulations according to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD); works with other city departments and assists DOTD, APD, and Parish officials with traffic control measures.
• Maintains inventory of signs; orders replacement stock as needed; installs traffic counters and tabulates data; prepares work orders for signs; prepares estimates of materials needed. Utilizes tools and equipment to cut and press non-stock signs; hangs banners and flags using a bucket truck. Inspects and maintains vehicles, operates safely, performs routine maintenance tasks, and makes recommendations for major repairs or replacement as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by one (1) year of experience in street maintenance, with installation of traffic signs, pavement markings, and related duties preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license at the time of appointment and maintain it throughout employment. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class D driver’s license within one (1) month of hire. Must obtain and maintain IMSA Work Zone Safety certification within six (6) months of hire and Signs and Marking Level I certification within one year of hire.

Work Schedule:

40 hours per week; Subject to 24-hour call and weekends.

Civil Service Department

Ph. [phone]or [phone] Fax [phone], Email: [e-mail]

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer