Traffic Maintenance Worker 1 or 2

Job Description

The Traffic Maintenance Worker performs physically labor-intensive and technical tasks in support of the Traffic Signage and Signal work group. Work is performed independently and as part of a team. Tasks are completed with general guidelines and require some independent judgement. Contribute to the City’s vision, mission, and goals in the performance of all job duties. This classification is part of a series and incumbents may also perform duties at the entry level.

Annual Salary:
Traffic Maintenance Worker 1: $64,656 – $78,804
Traffic Maintenance Worker 2: $71,376 – $86,988

The City of Renton’s Public Works Transportation department enjoys a year around flexible schedule (starting as early as 7am with 9/80 and 4/10 schedules), van pool opportunities, free ORCA card, a $300 clothing allowance, and $205 boot allowance, and more!

Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including:

• Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employee’s salary.
• VEBA Plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee’s salary.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates
• Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two “personal” holidays a year
• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform routine, entry-level duties to assist in the manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic control, information signs and symbols, and channelization devices.
• Clean, prepare, and perform street marking activities.
• Assist with new installs as instructed from engineering work orders.
• Paint centerlines, crosswalks, legends, parking stalls and curbing; cut signs and bake sign labels onto metal backing.
• Dig holes and mix, pour and finish cement for proper installation of signposts and piping; use banding machine to secure sign to post; mix concrete and mortar c-curbs.
• Install overhead signs on signal poles; operate lift and boom vehicles.
• Assist with the placement and maintenance of signs, traffic buttons, cones, barricades, and other traffic control devices to control and divert traffic as needed.
• Assist with the installation and maintenance of thermal plastic and Raised Pavement Marker’s (RPM) in city right-away.
• Deploy Variable Message Sign (VMS) trailers.
• Perform traffic control duties as needed, including for contractors or other City departments as instructed.
• Operate a street painting machine/truck to apply street and curb markings and traffic control symbols.
• Assist with the layout of lines to be painted; mix and thin paint to proper color and consistency; monitor and control paint flow for proper width and amounts.
• Clean, maintain, and adjust a variety of equipment.
• Maintain adequate inventory of tools, equipment, and material supplies on assigned vehicle; notify supervisor of supply needs and purchase tools and materials according to established procedures.
• Operate a variety of equipment including, but not limited to, paint spraying machines, pavement grinder, welder, saw cutter, thermal plastic trailer, button truck, boom truck, bucket truck, VMS signs/trailers, forklift, jack hammer, and hand and power tools
• Learn sign and painting layouts, color specifications and other State laws and regulations.
• Respond to calls regarding damaged or missing signs.
• Cut away trees and vegetation as needed to remove visual obstructions.
• Remove graffiti from Transportation assets.
• Install banners as instructed.
• Maintain the shop and storage bays in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
• Maintain a variety of records related to work orders, work performed, and inventory levels.
• Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.
• Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
• Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
• Participate in and help provide cross-training in processes as directed by management to ensure a well-rounded team for coverage purposes.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies.

Traffic Maintenance Worker 2:

• Perform routine, intermediate level duties in the manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic control, traffic signs, radar signs, LED signs, and channelization devices.
• Clean, prepare, and perform street marking activities.
• Perform new installs as instructed from engineering work orders.
• Paint centerlines, legends, parking stalls and curbing.
• Fabricate signs with the use of a digital plotter and other methods.
• Install and maintain thermal plastic and Raised Pavement Marker’s (RPM) in city right-away.
• Call in locates.
• Program and deploy Variable Message Sign (VMS) trailers.
• Dig holes and mix, pour and finish cement for proper installation of signposts and piping; use banding machine to secure sign to post; mix concrete and mortar c-curbs.
• Install overhead signs on signal poles; operate lift and boom vehicles.
• Place and maintain signs, traffic buttons, cones, barricades, and other control articles to control and divert traffic as needed.
• Perform traffic control duties as needed, Including for contractors or other City departments as instructed.
• Operate a street painting machine/truck to apply street and curb markings and traffic control symbols.
• Lay out lines for new work orders and projects; mix and thin paint to proper color and consistency; monitor and control paint flow for proper width and amounts.
• Clean, maintain, and adjust a variety of equipment.
• Maintain adequate inventory of tools, equipment, and material supplies on assigned vehicle; notify supervisor of supply needs and purchase tools and materials according to established procedures.
• Operate a variety of equipment including, but not limited to, paint spraying machines, pavement grinder, welder, saw cutter, thermal plastic trailer, button truck, boom truck, bucket truck, VMS signs/trailers, forklift, jack hammer, and hand and power tools.
• Maintain a variety of records related to work orders, work performed, and inventory levels.
• Put new sign asset numbers into GIS inventory as needed.
• Read, interpret, and explain plans, sign and painting layouts, color specifications and other State laws and regulations related to street and sign painting and installation and traffic control.
• Provide work direction to other traffic maintenance personnel as assigned.
• Remove graffiti from Transportation assets.
• Install banners as instructed.
• Maintain the shop and storage bays in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
• Cut away trees and vegetation as needed to remove visual obstructions.
• Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.
• Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
• Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
• Participate in and help provide cross-training in processes as directed by management to ensure a well-rounded team for coverage purposes.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies.

For a complete Traffic Maintenance Worker 1 job description please click here.
For a complete Traffic Maintenance Worker 2  job description please click here.