Signs & Markings Technician I

City of Wilmington, NC; Wilmington (NC); In loco; USD 36.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Parental leave

On-site gym access

Descrizione del lavoro

The City of Wilmington, NC is seeking a Signs & Markings Technician I to install, repair, and maintain traffic signs, pavement markings and delineation devices. You will operate maintenance equipment, review work orders, and coordinate tasks while prioritizing work zone safety and public assistance.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of related experience, plus the ability to obtain a Work Zone Traffic Control Flagger Certification within 90 days of hire and a valid

Competenze

• High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of relevant experience in construction, traffic signs, pavement marking, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain NCDOT-approved Work Zone Traffic Control Flagger Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Valid Driver’s License

Mansioni

• Install, repair, and maintain City passive traffic control devices including signs, pavement markings and delineation devices.
• Set up work zones with appropriate signs and cones to ensure safe traffic flow.
• Assist with public relations by guiding the public and directing citizens to proper department or agency.

Conoscenze

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Description

One City. One Team. Leading the Way to Safer Streets.

Use your technical skills and leadership to help keep Wilmington’s streets safe, organized, and moving. As a Signs & Markings Technician I, the purpose of this position is to install, repair, and maintain City passive traffic control devices, including traffic signs, pavement markings and delineation devices. This is accomplished by operating maintenance equipment, cleaning equipment, sizing signs, collecting work orders, coordinating work, evaluating sites to identify needs, maintaining records, installing pavement, marking and signs, determining if signs need to be replaced or cleaned, and evaluating sign layout. Other duties include worksite setup, work zone safety, traffic control, hazard awareness, assisting other crews and divisions.

Typical Tasks

Assists with the maintenance and repair of City traffic signs and devices by installing signs, retrieving signs for work orders, loading signs, digging holes, mounting posts and securing sign in ground, cleaning and replacing damaged signs, assisting in identifying areas in need of better traffic signs and markings, and operating tools and equipment.

Marks pavement by determining amounts of materials and equipment needed for project, measuring and laying out areas from blueprints, preparing thermoplastic machine, determining road hazards, and cleaning and maintaining machinery and tools.

Sets up work zones by setting up necessary signs and cones to ensure traffic has ample time to react to work zone messages.

Assists with public relations by giving directions to the public, informing public of new signage, answering questions or concerns, and directing citizens to proper department or agency.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of relevant experience in construction, traffic signs, pavement marking, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain NCDOT-approved Work Zone Traffic Control Flagger Certification within 90 days of hire.

Valid Driver’s License

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Exerts over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position generally requires work to be performed both outdoors and in a shop setting.

Our Core Values

INCLUSION | COLLABORATION | CREATIVITY | ACCOUNTABILITY

Our Mission Statement

Through forward-thinking policies and responsible stewardship, we are creating a better city every day with excellent core services and quality of life for all.

What We Offer

The City of Wilmington believes that employees are one of our most important resources. We offer an excellent salary and competitive benefits package to serve the needs of our employees and their families. Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options
• Excellent retirement benefits, including a city provided 4.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k) account and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees’ Retirement System
• Employer-paid health & wellness clinic
• Free on-site city gym access
• Paid sick and vacation leave + 13 paid holidays per year
• 6-weeks paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer & blood donation leave to give back to our community
• Flex schedule and telework availability, depending on your position
• Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives
• Tuition assistance benefits

Health Benefits are offered to employees working at least 30 hours per week.

Health Insurance - The City offers two options for health coverage: a standard PPO plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following hire for employees and their eligible dependents. Both you and the City contribute to the overall cost of coverage.

Dental Insurance - Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following hire. Employees, their spouse and dependent children are eligible for coverage.

Life Insurance - The city pays to provide coverage valued at one times your annual salary. Supplemental insurance is available for employees to purchase. Optional coverage for dependents is also available for purchase.

Retirement

• NC Local Government Retirement System - All benefits eligible employees make a mandatory 6% contribution every pay period.
• Deferred Compensation – The city contributes an amount equal to 4.5% of the annual salary to a 401(k) plan regardless of employee contribution. Employees may choose to contribute additional money to the 401(k) or 457 deferred compensation plans, without a match from the City, within the IRS guidelines.

Paid Leave (offered to employees working at least 1,000 hours annually)

• Sick Leave - 12 days accrued each year
• Annual Leave - Accrual based on years of service and classification. Employees can earn from 10 to 24 days each year.
• Holidays - 13 paid holidays annually
• Paid Parental Leave - Six weeks of paid leave for the birth, adoption or placement of a child (must run concurrently with FMLA).
• Part-Time Employees will earn paid leave benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Miscellaneous

• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Cancer & Critical Illness
• Accident Insurance
• Whole Life Insurance
• Credit Union membership
• Access to City Fitness Center

Note: The City of Wilmington is on a bi-weekly pay cycle. New employees should expect to receive their first paycheck approximately 4 weeks after their start date.

This is intended to be a brief overview of the benefits offered. Please visit our website at https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/Government/Departments-Divisions/Human-Resources/Benefits for more information.