Performs labor involved in installation and maintenance of traffic signs, crosswalks and other traffic control markings.

• Performs inspection, removal and application of pavement and curb markings to city owned road surfaces, such as highway lanes, parking lot lines, intersection markings, pedestrian walkways, directional arrows, and other markings.
• Fabricates and replaces street names signs, stop signs, and other signs both for traffic department and other departments.
• Responsible for operation and maintenance of painting equipment.
• Maintains an accurate daily work log documenting the maintenance of traffic control devices.
• Assists with monitoring minimum inventory levels and preparing equipment, material, and supply order information as needed.
• Performs all duties in conformance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for the maintenance of traffic control, signal systems, sign standards, and all other applicable safety and security standards.
• Assists with the routine maintenance and repair of traffic signal and street light equipment, to include basic programming of controllers.
• Assists in projects for upgrading traffic signals and equipment.
• Responds to complaints regarding traffic signal problems, damaged or missing signs, taking appropriate action in repairing or replacing item, makes note of findings and reports to supervisor.
• Performs emergency repairs after normal duty hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Operates pickup trucks and elevating bucket trucks in the installation, maintenance, and repair of various equipment and facilities.
• Operates a variety of power construction equipment used in traffic department such as paint machines, tamper, jackhammers, cutting equipment, solder tools, detection devices, and electronic troubleshooting and repair devices.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. Electrical background preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment in installing and maintaining traffic signs and pavement markings.
• Ability to obtain basic knowledge of equipment, materials and methods used in maintenance and repair of traffic signal systems.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and equipment specifications with the ability to learn to read and comprehend schematics.
• Ability to work at heights up to 25 feet, standing in a raised bucket to repair, remove, or replace signal heads or other devices.
• Ability to work after hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all City department personnel and general public.

• Valid state issued drivers license.
• Ability to obtain International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level II certification.
• Ability to obtain Work Zone Safety certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and hear, or reach with hands and arms from a standing position. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, kneel and use hands and fingers to handle feel or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, crouch or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pound and occasionally lift and/or move heavy objects up to 100 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and equipment and regularly works outdoors. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is frequently exposed to adverse weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, vibration, and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

• The City of Hobbs will provide 80% to 90% Heath Insurance Coverage from Single to Family coverage.
• Employees are eligible for 100% short-term disability coverage provided by the City of Hobbs.
• Employer PERA contributions 13.8% for general, 17.775% for HPD, 29.90% for HFD.
• CDL pay - $6,000 per year.
• PTO accruals start at 12 hours per month (144 hours per year) and increase to 20 hours per month (240 hours per year) at year 21.
• Bilingual Pay - $1,500 dollars per year.
• Education Incentive - ($1,000 to $6,000 dollars - Associates thru Masters, relevant to position).
• Longevity Pay - 10 years to past 25 years.
• 11 Paid Holidays.
• Bereavement Leave - 5 days per calendar year.
• Military Leave - (120 hours per year for general, 183.75 per year for HPD, 360 hours per year for HFD).