JOB
The purpose of this classification is to perform manual work functions associated with the installation, maintenance, fabrication, and/or repair of traffic signs, street markers, and pavement markings.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Performs manual work functions associated with the installation, maintenance, fabrication, and/or repair of traffic signs, street markers, and pavement markings; digs trenches, operates paint machines, operates concrete saw, runs cable, installs signs, raised pavement markers, and traffic signals, replaces lamps, etc.Installs and maintains traffic signs and street markers within the City of Albany and Dougherty County; installs signs, checks/cleans and/or replaces signs and posts as needed; installs traffic control devices for detours (street closings); sets up safety signs/cones; may flag traffic.Installs roam striping on pavement; installs reflective markers on pavement including arrows, stop bars, school names, railroad crossings, etc.May perform various groundskeeping tasks such as mowing, trimming shrubbery and tree limbs, collecting trash, raking leaves, removing trees and stumps, operating chipper/shredder, removing sawdust, and filling holes.Operates a variety of vehicles, machinery and equipment in the performance of duties, such as dump trucks, jack hammers, backhoe, pipe saw, tamping machine, boring machine, tap machine, probing rod, chipper, thermoplastic applicator, spray system on truck-mounted striping machine, paint machines, bituminous applicator for installation of reflective markers, trencher, torches, eradicator, shovels, rakes, picks, and/or assorted hand tools.Cleans and maintains machinery and equipment; performs pre-trip inspection of assigned trucks and performs routine maintenance; may prepare vehicle maintenance report and forward to supervisor.Assists in maintaining inventory of parts, equipment, tools or supplies; receives incoming parts; initiates requests for new or replacement materials; loads/unloads assigned trucks and transports parts/supplies to work sites in order to complete work functions.ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONSPerforms other related duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a variety of reference and descriptive data and information.Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may require ability to utilize principles of fractions and/or interpret graphs.Functional Reasoning: Requires ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.ADA COMPLIANCEPhysical Ability: Tasks involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, or toxic agents.The City of Albany, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Albany, Georgia will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
