Crew Lead; Signs and Markings)– Transportation Operations

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. Although the full pay range is posted, the target hiring range is $29.56-$37.00. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

In this position, you can expect to work in the field throughout the City and County of Denver where needed. The home base for this position is 5440 Roslyn St., Denver, CO 80216.

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. DOTI’s Commitment to Equity includes providing attention and resources to the areas, assets, and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development.

DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles:
Invest in Our People, Operate with Discipline, Use Data to Drive Decisions, and Deliver Results.

The Division of Transportation Operations is responsible for managing the performance of the transportation infrastructure. Sections within the Division include curbside management, traffic signals, signs and markings, and system operations.

As a Crew Lead you will:

• Operate all equipment associated with installation and removal of pavement markings
• Ensure proper calibration and operation of equipment such as long line Striper rig, Roto-mill, Strip Hog, Walk-behind Paint Machine
• Perform preventive maintenance and small repairs keeping equipment up and running. Troubleshoot equipment malfunction.
• Lead cross training of crew members in all aspects of pavement marking and signing operations, bike installations, bike corrals, bollards, vertical elements, U-racks, during off season – signage, and training of residential snowplow and may perform some heavy snowplow operation
• Implement safety standards, ensure compliance, and prepare work records, reports, assist Operations Supervisor with scheduling
• Responsible for asset management and communications through programs such as Cartegraph and MS Office
• Mentor and teach crew staff with process and procedures, broadens their skills and knowledge, and support staff with development
• Ensure the team has proper understanding and practice of IMSA, MUTCD, CCD standards with signs and markings
• Oversee work in the field and support the Operations Supervisor with providing feedback about crew performance and assist with conflict management, resolves issues that arise in day-to-day field activity

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Knowledge of operating, driving and maintenance of a Long Line Striper Rig
• At least five years of experience in the installation and maintenance of roadway signs and marking infrastructure
• Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL
  
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• IMSA Signs and Markings Level 2 Certification at time of application
• Demonstrated knowledge of pavement marking installation and maintenance equipment, as well as installation tools such as the IR Burner and torches

Applicants for commercial driving positions must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Commercial drivers must be able to do the following in English:

• Converse with the general public
• Understand highway traffic signs and signals
• Respond to official inquiries
• Make entries on…