Traffic Maintenance Worker II

City of Montgomery, AL; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Montgomery, AL is seeking a dedicated Traffic Maintenance Worker I to join its streets team. You will operate striping and related machinery, assist in sign installation, and support pavement marking projects to maintain safe roadways.

You must have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience, plus six months operating striping or sign machines. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience at Traffic Maintenance Worker I level or equivalent.
• Six months of experience operating paint striping equipment and/or sign manufacturing machines.

Responsibilities

• Serving as primary operator of striping and related machines.
• Training TMWs on operation of machines.
• Assisting in onsite layout of pavement markings for installation and revitalization projects.
• Leading sign crews.
• Assisting in construction of street and traffic control signs.
• Performing additional duties in service to the department.

Skills

Operate striping equipment

Sign manufacturing machines

Walk/stand for long distances

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Paint striping equipment

Sign production machinery

Job description

Primary work responsibilities may include:

• serving as primary operator of striping machines, thermoplastic melting and striping machines, cold laid plastic machine, and bituminous machines
• training TMW Is on operation of machines
• assisting in the onsite layout of pavement markings for installation and revitalization projects
• serving as the lead worker on sign crews
• assisting in the construction of street and traffic control signs
• and performing additional duties in service to the department

High school diploma or GED and one year of experience at the Traffic Maintenance Worker I level or equivalent. Must also have at least six months of experience operating paint striping equipment and/or sign manufacturing machines.

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Physical ability to walk on asphalt surfaces for distances of up to 5 miles in one day in order to assist with paint striping and sign operations. Physical ability to stoop, crouch, bend and kneel in order to assist with equipment operation and maintenance, loading or unloading equipment, and preparing surfaces for striping and signing operations. Physical ability to lift, carry, pull, and push equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. Physical ability to lift, carry, pull and push equipment or materials weighing up to 150 pounds with assistance. Physical ability to frequently climb into and out of the bed of truck in order to secure tools or materials, install or remove sign posts, and clean road signs. Physical ability to lift and strike a sign post with a 16 pound sledge hammer using hand-eye coordination and physical strength.

WORK CONDITIONS

Work performed involves a moderate to extensive amount of manual labor. Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements to include direct sun exposure, extreme heat and/or cold, rain, and lightning. Work includes exposure to strong fumes from solvents, paints, and other chemicals. Work involves frequent use of metal, glass, bituminous, and other materials which may cause frequent cuts, abrasions, and bruises. Work is performed in a variety of uncontrolled work environments including but not limited to: in close proximity to heavy traffic traveling at various rates of speed; in unkempt areas with tall weeds and potentially poisonous plants; and exposure to ants, bees, insects, and other local wildlife. Work requires some extended work hours, overtime, night, weekend, and holiday hours as well as afterhours on-call duty.