Traffic Maintenance Worker II

Introduction

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.

A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform the duties of equipment operator in the installation and maintenance of traffic control pavement markings and/or signs. Position incumbents are primarily assigned to either the Street Striping subdivision or the Sign subdivision and perform the duties associated with that subdivision; however, all position incumbents are cross-train­ed on the duties of both subdivisions and can be utilized as needed.

Position incumbents assist the Traffic Maintenance Worker III in training Traffic Maintenance Worker Is and may serve as lead workers for two to six member crews.

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
• Performing additional duties in service to the department

Incumbents receive onsite direction from Traffic Maintenance Worker IIIs and are supervised by a Traffic Maintenance Supervisor.

• High school diploma or GED and one year of experience at the Traffic Maintenance Worker I level or equivalent.
• 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 ability to walk on asphalt surfaces for distances of up to 5 miles in one day.
• Physical ability to stoop, crouch, bend and kneel for 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 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.

• Manual labor performed in a variety of weather conditions: direct sun exposure, extreme heat and/or cold, rain, and lightning.
• Exposure to strong fumes from solvents, paints, and other chemicals.
• Frequent use of metal, glass, bituminous, and other materials that may cause cuts, abrasions, and bruises.
• Work performed in uncontrolled environments including near heavy traffic, unkempt areas with tall weeds and potentially poisonous plants, and exposure to ants, bees, insects, and other local wildlife.
• Requires some extended work hours, overtime, night, weekend, and holiday hours, as well as after‑hours on‑call duty.

Applications are being accepted to fill three (3) vacancies and any other vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery Traffic Engineering Department. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were.

If more than five qualified applications are received, a selection device will be administered to rank applicants on the register. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants, they…