The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Department, Street Operations Division, is recruiting to establish an Eligible List for the position of Traffic Sign and Marking Specialist, which will be used to fill temporary and permanent vacancies as they occur for a period of one year. This position is responsible for performing skilled, technical work to schedule, coordinate and complete fabrication, maintenance, repair, installation and removal of traffic control signs, supports, markings and traffic control devices.

Essential Duties

• Fabricate, maintain, install and repair traffic signs, sign components and sign posts.
• Set up and remove temporary and emergency traffic control devices for parades, road closures, special events and emergency situations.
• Install, maintain and remove roadway paint striping, painted curb markings, pavement marker buttons and guideposts.
• Receive, investigate and resolve reports of damaged or missing signs.
• Interpret and implement instructions from drawings, work orders and applicable standards manuals.
• Document work performed as outlined in applicable standards and as it pertains to inventory control.
• Operate all equipment associated with signs and markings functions including personal computers, hand and power tools, motor vehicles and equipment, paint striper, paint application and removal equipment and sign fabrication equipment.
• Work safely cooperatively with co-workers and the public.
• Comply with all health and safety regulations including attending monthly safety meetings.
• Assist engineering staff with duties related to signs and markings design/lay out and traffic counts.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Position requires lifting of objects in excess of 50 pounds such as bags of materials, lumber and paint containers.
• Indoor and outdoor environment; subject to noise, fumes and adverse weather conditions while working in hazardous areas such as street surfaces, rights-of-ways, medians and shoulders.
• Exposed to potentially hazardous materials, chemicals and equipment.
• Work nontraditional shifts and schedules. Response to after-hour emergency calls required.

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma’s diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma’s entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress.  One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent

AND

One year of experience working in roadway signage and pavement markings

OR

Two years as a Street Maintenance Worker, or similar position.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid WA State Driver License upon appointment.

Prior to completion of the nine-month probationary period, the employee must obtain a Washington State Commercial Driver License Class A with Tanker Endorsement and Air Brake restrictions removed and maintain thereafter. NOTE: The City of Tacoma pays for and provides training to the selected employee to acquire the required Commercial Driver License.

Prior to completion of the nine-month probationary period, the employee must obtain a valid flagging and traffic control card, forklift certification, first aid/CPR card and International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) level I certification for Signs and Markings and maintain all certifications and cards and maintain thereafter.

Knowledge & Skills

• Applicable standards including the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, WSDOT Sign Fabrication Manual and International Municipal Signal Association Signs and Markings Manuals.
• Applicable Federal, State and local laws, ordinances, regulations and guidelines relevant to assigned duties.
• Use and understanding of various traffic control devices and flagging methods.
• Methods, tools, equipment and materials used in the fabrication, installation, removal and maintenance of roadway signs and markings.
• General mathematics and algebra.
• Statistical record keeping techniques.
• The operation and maintenance of specialized equipment used in the fabrication, installation and removal of traffic signs and markings.
• Use, care and handling of toxic chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Operation of personal computers and specialized software related to sign maintenance.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Operation of motor vehicles, including those requiring CDL class A licensing
• Respond to emergency calls during work and may be subject to call out during non-work hours to include nights, weekends and holidays.
• Perform heavy manual labor, lifting up to 50 lbs or more.
• Work independently and interpret drawings, diagrams and work orders.
• Office practices, methods, computer equipment and computer applications/software.
• Methods and techniques for record keeping.
• Maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing using tact, patience and courtesy.