Traffic Control Maintenance Worker I/II/III

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　　Traffic Control Maintenance Worker I/II/III

　　Salary

　　$44,969.60 - $70,782.40 Annually

　　Location

　　Placerville, CA

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Number

　　2401-6101/6102/6103

　　Department

　　Transportation

　　Opening Date

　　01/19/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Description

　　THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO

　　The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

　　DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

　　The County of El Dorado (https://edcgov.us/) , Department of Transportation (https://edcgov.us/Government/DOT) is responsible for funding, designing, building, operating, and maintaining the County Road System. El Dorado County's Road System currently consists of approximately 1083 centerline miles of paved roadway, 76 bridges, a multitude of storm drainage systems, and related transportation facilities.

　　The Department of Transportation has two main priorities:

　　Ensuring that our roads are safe for public use with due care in a manner in which it is reasonably foreseeable that they will be used, and

　　Preserving and maintaining the public's multi-billion dollar investment in our roads, bridges, and other facilities.

　　MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS DIVISION

　　The Maintenance and Operations Division is composed of Road Crews, Fleet Services, Equipment Mechanics, and Traffic Control Crews. This dedicated team manages the repair, maintenance, and replacement of existing County roadway and drainage infrastructure. It is also responsible for the maintenance of all 1083 centerline miles of roadway in the County.

　　THE OPPORTUNITY

　　Put your knowledge and experience into operating road striping equipment, painting traffic control markings on pavement; fabricating, installing, repairing and maintaining traffic warning and other signs.

　　The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

　　Fabricate, paint and install traffic control signs, legends, symbols and devices in accordance with traffic and vehicle control codes and ordinances; remove and replace sign posts with jackhammer, shovel and/or post hole diggers and pour concrete to anchor posts; affixes signs to posts at proper height.

　　Operate vacuum applicator to affix facing and lettering to sign blanks.

　　Prepare stencils, spaces and aligns stencils and paints road surface control legends; apply reflective, rumble and other raised pavement surface markings.

　　Perform and assist in the installation of traffic warning, speed control, and other signs; paint traffic guards, barricades and raised traffic bars on pavement.

　　Fabricate, maintain and stock signs and materials; fabricate or refurbish signs as necessary.

　　Operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools, including air compressors, airless spray guns, vacuum equipment, drill press, brushes, line eraser, center line machine, stencils, drills, pavement breakers, rivet guns, ladders, etc.

　　Drive paint and sign trucks and operates auxiliary equipment; maintains vehicles in clean, safe operating condition; reports needed repairs.

　　Observe safe driving and work practices; use safety equipment and devices; secures worksite from traffic and other hazards; attends safety meetings.

　　Keep basic records related to work performed, materials used and markings placed.

　　Perform snow removal, ice control and storm patrol duties as assigned.

　　Operate and maintain a specialized road striping vehicle with multiple air, hydraulic and airless paint systems and a glass bead dispensing system to paint striping and reflective beads on roads in accordance with relevant codes and ordinances; mix paint, loads truck tanks and load truck with necessary equipment and supplies; inspect equipment for safe operating condition.

　　For a full description of duties and responsibilities please review the job description here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/edcgov/classspecs/851650?keywords=traffic%20control%20maintenance&pagetype=classSpecifications) .

　　THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

　　The Department of Transportation is looking for an individual that has demonstrated skill and knowledge in traffic control maintenance, repair and construction. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand, power, and shop tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair and construction of roads and have experience related to safe work practices and safety regulations pertaining to the operations and transportation of the equipment and work construction zones. The incumbent will possess a positive attitude and enjoy completing projects with the maintenance team while working independently without close supervision.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

　　Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following minimum qualifications:

　　Level I: Six months of experience as a laborer in maintenance or construction work.

　　Level II: In addition to the above, one year of experience in traffic control maintenance and construction work at a level equivalent to the County's class of Traffic Control Maintenance Worker I.

　　Level III: Two years of experience in traffic control maintenance and construction work at a level equivalent to the County's class of Traffic Control Maintenance Worker II AND passage of the performance examination for this classification.

　　Other Requirements:

　　Must regularly lift and carry objects weighting up to sixty (60) pounds and perform sustained physical labor. Must be willing to work out of doors in all weather conditions and to work with exposure to heavy traffic and other hazards. Must be willing to work overtime with exposure to heavy traffic and other hazards. Must be willing to work overtime and off-hours shifts in emergency situations.

　　Traffic Control Maintenance Worker I must possess a valid driver's license.

　　Traffic Control Maintenance Worker II/III must possess a valid Class B driver's license and must acquire a Tanker Certificate within six months of hire or promotion date.

　　Click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/edcgov/classspecs/851650?keywords=traffic%20Maintenance%20worker&pagetype=classSpecifications) to view the Traffic Maintenance Worker I/II/III minimum qualifications, as well as the physical environmental and working conditions.

　　SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

　　Apply online by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

　　If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Jenny Thomas in Human Resources at Jenny.Thomas@edcgov.us

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　　RECRUITMENT PROCESS

　　The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

　　Training and Experience Evaluation: A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.

　　Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

　　For more information on the recruitment process, click here (https://www.edcgov.us/Government/HumanResources/Pages/recruitment.aspx) .

　　Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

　　ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

　　The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Traffic Maintenance Worker I/II/III. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

　　If you are interested in the position of Traffic Maintenance Worker I/II/III within any County department, please submit your application.

　　There is currently one (1) full time vacancy in the Department of Transportation, Maintenance Division located in Placerville, CA.

　　Two (2) extra help vacancy in the Department of Transportation located in Placerville, CA. Extra help vacancies are made to maintain adequate coverage of work for short periods of time at frequent intervals, where employment is of a recurrent nature depending on the needs of the Agency; work may be seasonal, on-call, and/or for a limited duration. Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

　　Click here (https://www.edcgov.us/Government/HumanResources/faq) for Frequently Asked Questions.

　　The County of El Dorado is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

　　Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.

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　　40 miles to Downtown Sacramento

　　50 miles to Sacramento International Airport

　　129 miles to San Francisco

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　　Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports

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　　Examples of Essential Functions

　　The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

　　For your Health and Well-Being:

　　Medical

　　Dental

　　Vision

　　Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA

　　Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

　　Basic Life Insurance

　　Long Term Disability (LTD)

　　Discounts on gym memberships

　　For your Financial Future:

　　CalPERS Retirement

　　Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

　　Optional Life Insurance

　　For your Work/Life Balance:

　　Paid Holidays

　　Floating Holidays

　　Vacation and sick leave accruals

　　To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here (https://www.edcgov.us/Government/Risk/Documents/2023/TC%20Benefit%20Summary%2012-7-2022.pdf) .

　　Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

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　　Supplemental questions play an important role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

　　I acknowledge receipt of this information

　　02

　　Select the box that best describes your current valid drivers license. (If you possess, attach a copy of your Commercial license to the application)

　　None

　　California or other state Drivers License Class C

　　California Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class B or A Permit

　　California Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B

　　California Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A

　　Commercial Driver License from another State

　　03

　　Check each item if you have experience performing the action.

　　Fabricating and assembling roadway traffic control, street name, and regulatory signs

　　Repair and maintenance of on-electrical traffic control devices

　　Assembling, installing, and replacing barricades and traffic dividers

　　Driving a paint or sign truck

　　Operating a pavement breaker

　　04

　　Select all boxes that best describe your experience with street markings.

　　Painting medians, curbs, parking stalls, crosswalks, and legends

　　Pavement marking removal

　　Pavement striping on active roadways

　　Applying thermoplastic legend markings on active roadways

　　Removing graffiti on a variety of surfaces by painting or cleaning

　　05

　　Select one item from below indicating the first step you would take when preparing to work on a busy roadway.

　　Ensure the work zone is well lit

　　Use a spotter when visibility is limited

　　Never drive in reverse with a limited view unless the vehicle has an audible alarm

　　Wear weather appropriate clothing

　　Review the site safety plan that provides traffic flow details

　　Make sure you have appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

　　06

　　Check all the power tools you have experience using.

　　Jackhammer

　　Concrete mixer

　　Sawzall reciprocating saw

　　Traffic Cones

　　Portable miter saw

　　Centerline machine

　　Air compressor

　　Airless spray guns

　　Chainsaw

　　Drill press

　　Portable Drill

　　Required Question