Traffic Worker I, II, III

Salary: See Position Description

Location: City of Bellingham, WA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 24 – Traffic Worker I, II, III

Department: Public Works

Opening Date: 08/09/2024

Closing Date: 8/26/2024 8:30 AM Pacific

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: Local 1937

Description

Benefits

Questions

Nature of Work

The City of Bellingham Public Works department is currently seeking a Traffic Worker. Public Works employees strive to provide neighborhoods, businesses and visitors with efficient, quality services necessary to meet the demands of our growing, diverse community.

This series performs progressively responsible manual and semi skilled labor in the fabrication, installation, maintenance, operation and repair of traffic control devices such as traffic signal and street lighting systems, school zone and crosswalk warning systems, regulatory roadway signs and markings and parking control equipment. Operates hand and power tools and motorized equipment including lift trucks and excavation equipment for installation of pole bases and conduit. May be called out for emergency work. Attention to safety and protection of personnel and equipment is integral to the work.

Placement into the Traffic Worker Series is based on the required experience and training requirements.

Hourly Rates:

Traffic Worker I: Starting hourly rate is at Step 1 ($24.47/hour) for full time positions. The full salary range for this position is $24.47/hour – $30.10/hour.

Traffic Worker II: Starting hourly rate is at Step 1 ($25.96/hour) for full time positions. The full salary range for this position is $25.96/hour – $31.90/hour.

Traffic Worker III: Starting hourly rate is at Step 1 ($27.55/hour) for full time positions. The full salary range for this position is $27.55/hour – $33.91/hour.

An individual in this position will move through the series in non-competitive promotions upon completion of the requirements and certifications at each level.

Employees receive step increases annually in accordance with the Guild of Pacific Northwest Employees, Local 1937 Collective Bargaining Agreement and City policy.

City of Bellingham employees receive medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life insurance and long-term disability. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, a medical insurance opt-out program, and access to our employee assistance program. All eligible City employees are enrolled in a Washington State Department of Retirement Systems pension plan. Additionally, employees may elect to participate in the City’s 457 deferred compensation retirement savings plan.

Employees will receive 12 paid holidays in addition to one paid floating holiday each year. Employees accrue 8 hours total of contract and state sick leave per month in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and Washington State Law. At the time of hire, employees will accrue 7.33 hours of vacation per month. Vacation accruals increase based on years of service. Leave accruals are based on 1.0 FTE, accruals are pro-rated if part-time and require employee to be in paid status at least 120 hours/month.

For additional information regarding benefits and compensation Information please visit the following:

Labor Agreements, Pay Schedules and E-Team Employee Handbook – City of Bellingham (cob.org)

Employment Benefits – City of Bellingham (cob.org)

Closing Date/Time: Mon., August 26, 2024 at 8:30 AM Pacific Time

Essential Functions:
Depending on the unit to which assigned:

Performs basic tasks and assists with more complex tasks associated with the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signal equipment, street lighting, parking controls and roadway signs and markings. Operates a boom and bucket truck and electronic test equipment.

Installs and maintains parking control equipment including parking meters and pay stations, electric vehicle charging stations, meter posts, signage and protective bollards. Tracks and records information about changes made to parking control equipment locations or time limits; reports changes to GIS/Technical Services staff for update/maintenance of GIS meter map system.

Collects parking revenue from meters and paystations; maintains and secures equipment keys and portable data programming and retrieval devices; removes cash and coin revenue from parking control equipment in accordance with designated routes, schedules and performs security protocols.   Downloads collection information into handheld units and transfers to meter database; delivers revenue to bank; completes deposit paperwork and returns deposit materials to parking office and/or the City Finance Department.

Assists and participates in the preparation and manufacture of traffic, directional and informational City signs.

Uses hand tools, 16 lb sledgehammer, and operates drills, roto-hammers, propane torches, trimmers, grinders, man-lifts, bucket trucks and boom trucks.

Sets up temporary traffic control devices including cones, barricades, flags, variable message signs and performs other safety-related duties.

Logs information, completes work orders and paperwork as necessary.

ADDITIONAL WORK PERFORMED:

Performs other manual labor within the scope of the classification.

Participates in job-related training.

May occasionally perform minor electrical work.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is primarily performed outdoors, in all types weather conditions. Work is occasionally performed indoors at a computer terminal or work desk. Adheres to applicable safety precautions while in the course of performing duties. The work involves moderate risks including working around moving equipment, high speed or high voltage equipment, exposure to irritant chemicals, confined spaces, and or on City streets and rights-of-way, in close proximity to roadway traffic. Employees may be required to use protective clothing such as coveralls, rain gear, hard hats, safety vests, masks, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields. This position requires continuous physical exertion.

Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job, including:

Frequently communicate accurate information and ideas with others;

Frequently move between work sites including travel between indoor and outdoor locations; stoop, bend, climb, occasionally work in confined spaces or from heights;

Frequently traverse on uneven terrain;

Frequently move objects up to 50 lbs and occasionally move up to 100 lbs;

Occasionally operate a computer and other office machinery such as a keyboard, mouse, phone, and fax machine;

Operate mechanical equipment of varying lengths and widths;

Hear and see sufficiently to respond in a noisy fast-paced environment while meeting mandated safety standards;

Operate a motor vehicle.

Experience and Training

Traffic Worker I:

High school diploma or equivalent.

One year of experience or related training using hand and power tools and motorized equipment to perform manual labor required.

Experience using computers.

One year of experience in the repair and maintenance of small mechanical and/or electrical systems desirable.

Specialized training in the repair of electronic devices and related small mechanisms desirable.

Must secure and maintain the following certifications:

IMSA Work Zone Traffic Control Safety Certification or equivalent certification within one year of hire.

Traffic Worker II:
In addition to the experience and training requirements for Traffic Worker I:

Two (2) years’ experience as Traffic Worker I, OR three years equivalent experience performing manual and semi-skilled labor in the construction, maintenance and service work of facilities such as roadway signage, pavement markings, repair of electrical systems or similar.

Must secure and maintain the following certifications, based on the requirements of the unit to which assigned with in one (1) year of promotion, transfer or placement to Traffic Worker II:

Parking Controls:

International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) Introduction to Parking, Customer Service and Conflict Resolution (Or equivalent IPMI courses at time completion)

Roadway Lighting and Signals:

IMSA Roadway Lighting Level I

Signs & Markings:

IMSA Signs and Pavement Markings Level I

Traffic Worker III:
In addition to the experience and training requirements listed above:

Four years’ experience as a Traffic Worker at the City of Bellingham, OR five years equivalent experience performing manual and semi-skilled labor in the construction, maintenance, and service work of facilities such as roadway signage, pavement markings, repair of electrical systems or similar.

Must secure and maintain the following certifications, based on the requirements of the unit to which assigned, with in one (1) year of promotion, transfer or placement to Traffic Worker III:

Parking Controls:

Certificate of Completion: Payment Station Software/Hardware Training

Roadway Lighting and Signals:

IMSA Roadway Lighting Technician Level II

Signs & Markings:

IMSA Signs Level II, AND

IMSA Pavement Markings Level II

Necessary Special Requirements

Employment contingent upon passing a criminal convictions check and child and vulnerable adult abuse records check (See Fair Hiring Practices).

Valid Washington State driver’s license and good driving record.  Candidate considered for hire must submit an abstract of his/her driving records for the past three-years; with biennial submission of driving abstract to department, to be forwarded to Human Resources (Policy ADM 10.03.02.4).

Ability to obtain and maintain Flagging/Traffic Control Card within one year of employment.

Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR Card within one year of employment.

Regular Employees with positions in the Traffic Worker series require the ability to secure a Commercial Driver’s License within six months of initial hire and to maintain a valid CDL during length of employment.

Positions may require Fork Lift Operator’s Card within one year of employment.

Must be able to report to Operations Division for emergency call-out in accordance with bargaining unit agreement.

Failure to obtain appropriate certifications within established time limits will result in demotion to the lower classification for which qualified, until such time as the required unit certification is achieved.

Selection Process

**You are encouraged to print a copy of this job announcement for your reference as the process moves along**

Please ensure your application is complete and all required information has been provided. Standard completeness means all application fields (contact information, personal information, education, work experience, references, and required supplemental questions). Provide as much detail as you believe will fully describe your experience and training.

Application Review process:

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must provide specific, detailed information so an initial determination can be made regarding your level of qualifications for this position. Applicant status will be updated on or around August 27, 2024.

Experience and Training Rating: Applicants that meet minimum qualifications will go through an Experience and Training Rating. Relevancy of your experience and training, together with composition, grammar, spelling and punctuation will be considered when evaluating responses. Applicant status will be updated on or around September 10, 2024

The top eight (8) scoring candidates from the Supplemental Question Review will be invited to participate in an Oral Board Interview, tentatively scheduled for week of September 16, 2024.

Candidates will be notified via email of Final Scores & Ranks. The final ranking of the register will be based on total scores for the following: Experience and Training Rating  (40%) and Oral Board Interview (60%). Candidates must have a minimum score of 60% or higher from the Oral Board Interview to be placed on the eligibility list.

If you wish to claim Veterans’ Preference Points, please complete the Veterans Scoring Criteria Declaration Form (Download PDF reader) and upload it to your application with your DD214.

Final candidates will be referred to the department for additional examination, assessment, or test.

This recruitment process will create a Civil Service eligibility register that will be used to fill current and future vacancies as they become available. There is currently 1 full-time vacancy in Public Works. This position is represented by a union.

Please Note: Candidates will receive updates regarding application status via email. Please be sure to check your email frequently, including your spam folders for messages filtered by your email providers.

Equal Opportunity:

Our environment is characterized by respect for cultural backgrounds, belief systems, and ethnic diversity. The City of Bellingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its work force. We do not make decisions on the basis of an individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, age (40+), disability, retaliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. All are encouraged to apply for employment.

Fair Hiring Practices
The City provides individuals who have been arrested or convicted of a criminal offense an equal and fair opportunity to obtain employment.

The City will not inquire about an applicant’s criminal history until after a conditional job offer has been made.

The City will disregard the prior arrest and conviction record of an otherwise qualified individual unless the offense is directly related to the job position for which the individual has applied.

The City will notify an otherwise qualified applicant about a potentially disqualifying conviction and give the applicant an opportunity to submit information regarding the accuracy of the criminal records as well as evidence of mitigation or rehabilitation, as appropriate.

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