City of Annapolis
Salary: $41,995.00 - $67,275.00 AnnuallyLocation : AnnapolisJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 202300022Department: TRAFFIC CONTROL AND MAINTOpening Date: 09/11/2024Closing Date: 9/11/2099 11:59 PM Eastern Job SummaryInstalls and maintains traffic control devices. The position involves fabrication, installation, maintenance and adjustments of traffic signals, signs and markings; and related work as required. Essential Job FunctionsObserves all Federal, State and local safety rules, regulations and procedures;Installs, maintains, repairs and modifies as necessary electro-mechanical and solid state traffic control devices to include traffic signal controllers, variable message signs, arrow boards, traffic counters, radar speed trailer, line striping machine, solar-powered school flashers;Performs administrative tasks, such as work orders, inventory, etc.;Responds to customer inquiries and complaints;Installs and removes post;Paints red curbs;Replaces flay brackets;Coordinates sign locations with underground utilities;Operates a fork lift;Maintains work order records;Assists with mechanical, preventative and corrective maintenance and installation of signs, markings, traffic signals, arrow boards, variable message signs, traffic line striper, and speed radar trailer;Conducts general housekeeping and buildings and grounds-maintenance at Traffic Control Maintenance Shop;Performs flagging procedures to move traffic and pedestrians safely and expeditiously through road constructions and repair work sites;Grinds pavement markings;Assists with snow removal; andPerforms other related job duties as assigned. QualificationsEducation and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED); and one (1) year of experience in semi-skilled maintenance, installation or fabrication services or similar work team environment.Special Qualifications:Possession of a valid driver's licenseMust be available to work emergency callback duty for traffic signal or sign repair on a regularly scheduled rotating basisConsent to chemical substance screening consistent with mandated Federal, State, and City guidelines and programs, to include random tests for the detection of drug or alcohol use.Required Qualifications within one year:Candidates will be required to pursue course work and additional training in the field and to obtain certification in the following or an acceptable equivalent: International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal 1 Work Zone Safety Possession of a Forklift Safety Certification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the practices, materials, tools equipment, and processes used in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices; Knowledge of appropriate traffic-control measures to protect work sites in or along roadways; knowledge of standard practices, materials and tools of the electrical and electronic trades including knowledge of safety hazards and precautionary methods related to the trades; Knowledge of national electrical code and City codes and ordinances related to traffic signal installation and maintenance; Knowledge of Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and Institute of Traffic Engineers (ITE) Standards for signals, signs and markings; Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and blueprints, diagrams, and sketches; Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors and the public; spelling proficiency; Ability to take emergency callback duty for traffic signal or sign repair on a regularly scheduled rotating basis; Ability to analyze safety situations and ability to operate a variety of construction-oriented equipment;Ability to learn and carry out assignments requiring the exercise of judgement;Ability to make accurate mathematical computations, keep accurate records, and to read and understand technical manuals;Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems; Ability to operate computers for data entry, word processing and/or accounting purposes;Ability to operate small/light equipment, such as power tools; and Ability to operate medium equipment and machinery, such as vehicles or commercial mowers. Employment ConditionsThe work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:Balancing ability: sufficient to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.Climbing ability: sufficient to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.Crouching ability: sufficient to bend the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.Feeling ability: sufficient to perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.Dexterity ability: sufficient to pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.Grasping ability: sufficient to apply pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.Handling ability: sufficient to pick, hold, or otherwise work, primarily with the whole hand.Hearing ability: sufficient to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound. Kneeling ability: sufficient to bend legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. Lifting ability: sufficient to raise objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. Mental Acuity: sufficient to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.Reaching ability: sufficient to extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.Speaking ability: sufficient to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.Standing ability: Particularly for sustained periods of time. Talking ability: sufficient to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.Visual ability: sufficient to operate vehicles by both day and night, to observe conditions of roadways, to read and write reports, correspondence, instructions, etc. Must have the ability to distinguish the full range of color spectrum.Walking ability: sufficient to move about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or move from one work site to another.WORKING CONDITIONSWork is performed in an environment that requires the employee to regularly make decisions that could lead to major community or organizational consequences if they fail to make the appropriate decision at the time.Summary of Benefits for AFSCME CLERICAL & TECH #3162Work Hours: Minimum 35 hour work week, depending upon department operations. Holidays: 12 paid holidays per calendar year. Personal Leave: 3 personal days per calendar year (cannot be carried over).Sick Leave: 15 days sick leave per calendar year, with unlimited accumulation. Final sick leave balance is eligible for additional service credit towards retirement once eligibility requirements have been met. Annual Leave: Annual leave accumulates per calendar year as noted below (may carry over to the next calendar year 5 days of annual leave per year of service up to a maximum of 30 days). Years of Service Days of Annual Leave 1 through 2 15 days 2 through 9 18 days 10 through 19 20 days Longevity Leave: Longevity leave is in addition to the annual leave noted above. It cannot be paid out or carried over and must be used before your next anniversary: Years of Service Days 20 through 24 1 day 25 through 29 2 days 30 or more 3 days Health Insurance Plans (75% City Paid and 25% Employee Paid, unless otherwise noted): Medical and Prescription Drug (HDHP, EPO, Core, Plus) Dental (Core and Plus) Vision (Core and Plus) Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)Health Savings Account (HSA) (HDHP only)Short-Term Disability (100% City paid)Long-Term Disability (100% Employee paid) Core Life and AD&D Insurance for Employee (100% City paid)Optional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and Dependents (100% Employee paid)Legal Benefit (100% Employee paid) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - up to 3 confidential visits with a counselor for the employee, spouse, and their dependents VEBA/RMSA: A Retiree Medical Savings Account (RMSA) is an individual investment account held in Trust to help employees save for Retiree Health Care costs (can be used after retirement or separation of employment with the City). Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - up to 3 confidential visits with a counselor for the employee, spouse, and their dependents Retirement Plans: 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans with MissionSquare, Nationwide Retirement Solutions or Voya FinancialMaryland State Retirement System (Civil Service):7% employee contribution Full vesting rights after 10 years of service credit Full Service Retirement - Rule of 90 (sum of Age and Eligibility Service must equal 90 or Age 65 with 10 Years Eligibility Service Employee Rewards & Recognition program Eligible to join the State Employees Credit Union (SECU) Please Note: This document is intended to be a brief summary only. Please refer to the individual plan documents, Collective Bargaining Agreements, and the Rules and Regulations of the Personnel System for additional details specific to your benefits.REVISED 2023-08-24 01 Do you possess a valid driver's license issued by the State of Maryland? Yes No 02 Do you have a High School diploma or GED? Yes No Required Question