The City of Helena is an equal opportunity employer. The City shall, upon request, provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities.
Essential Duties: These job functions are the essential duties of the position and are not all-inclusive of all the duties the incumbent may be assigned.
50% Time
Essential Tasks :
- Fabrication and assembly of street signs.
- Installation of signs.
- Assist with installation of traffic control devices such as traffic counting equipment & hoses.
25% Time
Tasks :
- Drive and operate paint truck. Training to be provided, use is typically spring/summer.
- Installation & repair of thermoplastic (hot tape) pavement markings.
- Apply painted pavement markings using manually propelled paint machine & reflective glass beads.
- Grinds out markings no longer needed using a scarifier.
25% Time
Tasks :
- Rebuilds & winterizes paint machines.
- Repair and refurbish traffic marking stencils.
- Repair & clean traffic trailers.
- Operate a snowplow during snow events.
Knowledge of:
- Methods, materials and equipment used in traffic signs and device installation and traffic management.
- The Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Skill or ability to:
- Work independently and complete assigned tasks on schedule and in adverse weather.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with employees, the public, and other agencies.
- Remain calm and professional when dealing with stressful traffic situations.
- Drive and operate the traffic paint truck. (Training will be provided, use is typically spring/summer).
- Drive and operate snowplow with sander.
- Drive and operate loader, forklift.
- Variety of physical activities including climbing, crawling, stooping and lifting/loading minimum 80- 100 pounds.
Performs all functions in the safest possible manner and according to policies and procedures. Participates fully with safety trainings. Reports unsafe work conditions and practices, work-related injuries, illnesses, and near-misses as soon as possible to assigned supervisor.
- High school diploma or equivalent
AND
- Two (2) years related experience in construction or maintenance work. Other relevant combinations of education and work experience may be evaluated on an individual basis.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record at the time of hire.
- Must be able to obtain a valid MT Class B Commercial Driver’s License within 60 days of hire.
- Must possess or be able to obtain within twelve months: IMSA Signs and Marking Certification (Level 1) and knowledge of MUTCD.
Direction will be provided by the Transportation Systems Department Superintendent.
Daily work of assigned seasonal temporary employees.
