“The City of Panama City is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative/ Action Employer”
MAJOR FUNCTIONS
Under the leadership and guidance of the Director of Public Works. This is advanced work in the field of traffic signs and markings. Position requires a working knowledge of traffic markings, products and purpose of traffic markings, production, installation, and maintenance of signs, and installation and purpose of traffic control.
This is an emergency essential position that requires performance of emergency actions to prepare, repair and recover the City before, during and after any adverse storm events (hurricane, tornado, ice storm, tropical storm, etc.) or other conditions (natural or manmade).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Assist in fabrication of street name and traffic signs, custom signage and vehicle lettering and graphics
- Assist in training of new signs and markings specialists.
- Constructing, removing, installing and maintaining traffic signs on City streets
- Installs and maintains other signs or decals as required by the City of Panama City Departments
- Removing and installing decals and vehicle markings
- Removing, cutting limbs, shrubs and vegetation blocking the view of street signs.
- Cleaning dirt, mold, growth, and graffiti from signage
- Works from written work orders, oral instructions, drawings, layouts, sketches and specifications.
- Investigates and resolves complaints, and endeavors to maintain good public relations
- Remove/install temporary traffic control devices such as cones, barricades, delineators, message boards and signs for special events and emergency situations
- Maintain/Remove/Install pavement markings by using thermoplastic, paint, or other supplies such as stop bars, crosswalks, parking lots/lines, curbs, bicycle paths, speed humps, and other related markings on City roads and parking lots
- Assists in the setup of traffic control in the work zone area including M.O.T..
- Cutting wood, PVC, post, and other sign substrates as needed
- Complies with all City and Departmental safety policies programs, rules, guidelines, and procedures in the performance of their work to include, but not limited to, vehicles, equipment, tools, and facilities.
- Maintains assigned work vehicles, tools, and equipment
- Maintains a neat, orderly and safe work environment
- Operates vehicles, pull trailer, high BTU torches, forklift, shop equipment, and various hand and power tools as necessary to complete daily task
- Attends meetings, workshops and training as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
- Knowledge of methods, practices and techniques used in the work assigned
- Knowledge of the material, tools and equipment used in the work assigned
- Ability to work under adverse conditions, (heat, cold, inclement weather) and be able to perform manual type labor (digging, heavy lifting, etc.).
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary in the work assigned.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective cooperative and team focused working relationships with team members, leadership, and the public.
- Must possess the physical ability to push/pull paint machines and/or asphalt grinder.
- Must possess the physical ability to traverse expediently and alertly on roadways around traffic.
- Knowledge or ability to determine and ensure correct placements of traffic signs and markings
- Strong Ability to perform at a high level of accuracy with exemplary attention to detail
- Knowledge of basic arithmetic for measurements of traffic signs, markings, decals, and cutting post to required height if necessary
- Work is both indoor and outdoor, including on streets and right of ways.
- Work on heights and ladders.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This position is characterized by moderately heavy physical exertion, including some climbing of ladders, operating out of a small boat and bucket truck at various heights, walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing, or raising objects.
Summary:
- Occasionally - Crawl, Sit, work at heights
- Frequently- Lift/Carry: 25 Lbs., Push/Pull: 25 Lbs., Bend, Squat/Kneel, Climb, Reach Above Shoulder, Reach Outward, Stand, Walk, Type/Keyboard
- Constantly - Lift/Carry: 25 Lbs or Less, Push/Pull: 25 Lbs or Less, Twist/Turn, Reach Above Shoulder, Reach Outward, Handling/Fine Motor Skills, Stand, Walk, Drive,.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work requires moderate to extreme exposure to one or more disagreeable conditions (i.e., inclement weather, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, strong odors, or dust)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Possess MOT (Maintenance of Traffic) certification or be able to obtain within 6 months.
A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
DISCLAIMER:
- This is an emergency essential position that requires performance of emergency actions to prepare, repair and recover the City before, during and after any adverse storm events (hurricane, tornado, ice storm, tropical storm, etc.) or other conditions (natural or manmade).
These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $31,387.20 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: One location