Utility Worker-Hrly (Traffic Division)

JOB TITLE:

Utility Worker (Signs & Markings) – Part Time

JOB CLASS NUMBER:

HRL930

PAY GRADE:

G01

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

BUSINESS UNIT NAME:

Traffic Field Operations

REPORTS TO:

Signal Foreperson/Signs and Markings Supervisor

SUPERVISORY WORK:

None

SUMMARY 

Under supervision, performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled labor in the maintenance of Traffic Signs and Markings. Performs other duties as required by supervisor, including drive lead vehicle for Street Striper and or drive follow vehicle put out cones for Street Striper. This position will be required to work shifts including evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime as necessary by the department and during inclement weather. This position is considered weather essential personnel.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Sign maintenance and installation as per MUTCD

• Must be dependable to work alone
• Writes up all signs for change out, and street markers
• Assist with overhead sign installation on signal post and mast arms

  Pavements markings as per MUTCD

• Must be able to read and understand work orders.
• Maintains and installs curb painting & island tips.
• Maintains crosswalks, stop bars, railroad x-ings and Arrows.
• Layout marking (dotting) for overlay and sealcoat streets.
• Driver operator for cone trailer and follow person.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A High School Diploma or its equivalent preferred.  Some experience with painting equipment power and hand tools preferred. A Valid Texas Driver’s License is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Ability to use a computer for work processing and spreadsheet purposes.
• Ability to use small electronic hand tools (Drill, Saw, etc.)
• Ability to use hand tools (Shovel, Broom, Post hole Digger, Screwdrivers, etc.)
• Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.

ADA PROFILE

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee is also required to balance, crouch, feel, finger, handle, pull, push, reach, speak, stand, stoop, talk, see, and walk.  Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee’s work is conducted both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions and in a dynamic environment that requires the employee to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. This position is considered weather essential personnel.

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.