Traffic Worker Trainee

City of Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Sacramento is seeking a Traffic Worker Trainee to fabricate, install, and maintain traffic signs and street markings on City streets and lots. This entry-level role provides hands-on training in sign layout, painting, and use of marking equipment.

Qualified applicants will have six months of basic tool experience, possess a CA Class C driver license, and be able to work safely at heights. The position offers a chance to grow within the street department.

Qualifications

• Experience with basic traffic sign installation and street markings.
• Ability to operate sign marking equipment.
• Able to work at elevated heights.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and manufacturing traffic signs.
• Layout and paint lanes, parking areas, and curbs.
• Operate sign marking and street marking equipment.
• Set up barricades and remove obsolete markings.
• Maintain and repair marking equipment.

Skills

Read maps

Work at heights

Office equipment use

Tools

Stencils

Pipe threaders

Power saws

Power tools

Jackhammers

Grinders

Paint applicators

Thermoplastic equipment

Job description

THE POSITION

THIS JOB POSTING WILL AUTOMATICALLY CLOSE UPON THE RECEIPT OF 75 APPLICATIONS OR AT THE FINAL FILING DEADLINE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. The purpose of this position is to perform semi-skilled work involving the manufacture, installation, and maintenance of traffic directional and informational signs and the layout, painting and application of street markings, striping, lines and directional messages on City street and parking lot surfaces.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Traffic Worker Trainee is the entry-level classification filled with multiple incumbents. Incumbents are responsible for performing a wide range of installation, repair and maintenance work related to traffic signs and street markings and work is generally observed and reviewed both during performance and upon completion. This classification is distinguished from the next higher-level classification of Traffic Worker I in that the former performs entry-level work and does not require previous traffic safety experience. Some positions in the Traffic Worker classification series are flexibly staffed at the trainee, I, II, and III levels. Appointment to the higher classification requires that the employee be performing substantially the full range of duties for the classification and meet the qualification standards for the classification.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Direct supervision is provided by a Traffic Supervisor or other higher-level personnel. This classification does not supervise.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist and participate in the preparation and manufacture of traffic, directional, and informational City signs.
• Layout and paint lanes, parking lots, and curbs.
• Operate sign marking equipment such as, but not limited to, stencils, pipe threaders, power saws, power tools, and hand tools.
• Operate, maintain, and repair specialized and complex street marking equipment such as, but not limited to, jackhammers, grinders, paint applicators, and thermoplastic equipment.
• Operate and drive a variety of vehicles and mobile equipment, such as forklifts, skid steers, overhead lift trucks, and similar material-handling and construction equipment.
• Set up and remove barricades, cones, and warning signs.
• Remove obsolete traffic markings on street surfaces using grinding and power equipment.
• Perform related work of a similar nature and level as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• The care and use of mechanical tools and equipment used in rough carpentry, painting, and digging.

SKILL IN

• Read, interpret, and apply information from maps, blueprints, construction plans, and drawings.
• Use assigned equipment while performing work at elevated heights for sign placement.
• Use of modern office equipment, including computers, computer applications, and computer software, to accomplish a variety of tasks.

EDUCATION

None

EXPERIENCE

Six (6) months of experience using simple carpenter and mechanical hand tools and small power, painting and digging tools.

SUBSTITUTION

The completion of a certified program from an accredited college or university in painting, construction, or mechanics may substitute for the required experience.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credential's evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment.

ASSESSMENT

If considered for appointment, candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

• Application:(Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline or upon the receipt of 75 applications; whichever occurs first;
• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
• If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
• If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
• Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.
• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.
• Training and Experience Exam: (Weighted 100%) –The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:
• Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.
• Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Traffic Worker Trainee examination.
• Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)– All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

CONDITIONAL HIRE

Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan / fingerprinting; review by Human Resources, a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and / or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at [phone].
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment;
• Send an email to [e-mail];or
• Call the Human Resources Department at [phone]

BILINGUAL PAY

Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

PENSION REFORM ACT

The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf
• Union Contracts:https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html
• Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf