Great Falls Police
Technical responsibility for installing and maintaining traffic control devices and signing within the city’s streets and roadways. Work is performed under the general direction of the Street & Traffic Manager and Street & Traffic Superintendent.
Performs physical and functional maintenance on traffic control signs, pavement markings, and other traffic control devices.
(50%)
Administers the sign maintenance program by scheduling installation and maintenance activities; installation of pavement markings, cleaning sign faces; trimming tree branches or shrubs that obstruct traffic signs and signals; and conducting nighttime sign reflectivity inspections.
(10%)
Conducts regular inspections of city streets, avenues and roadways to ensure traffic sign integrity.
(15%)
Performs basic traffic studies such as average daily traffic counts, intersection volume counts, speed studies, intersection delay studies, pedestrian volume counts, sight distance measurements, etc.
(10%)
Maintains a computer inventory of traffic signs, parts and installation hardware.
(10%)
Operate trucks and heavy equipment in snow and ice removal, sanding operations and the hauling of materials to and from work sites.
(5%)
High School diploma or equivalent.
Two years of practical experience in traffic signal and signing installation and maintenance desirable.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Level II IMSA certification on Roadway Signs and Markings.
Valid Montana Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement.
As of January 6, 2020, employers of CDL drivers must query the Clearinghouse to verify that a current or prospective driver is not prohibited from operating CMVs or performing other safety sensitive functions. CDL Drivers must now be registered with the FMCSA Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit the website at https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov.
Working knowledge of the installation and maintenance of electronic systems.
Working knowledge of the principles and practices of traffic signal operations, pavement markings and traffic control signing.
Ability to conduct accurate inventories of materials.
Substantial knowledge of the operation of heavy motorized maintenance equipment and vehicles.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, and the general public.
General knowledge of Street Divisions Standard Operating Procedures and Best Management Practices.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Safety Minded
Quality Orientated
Team Player
Time Management
Thoroughness
Technical Capacities
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY This position does not supervise but provides technical guidance and work review for staff members. This position may be assigned Lead worker status.
WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is exposed to cold, heat, noise, traffic, and electrical components. Frequently works at heights up to 40 feet from an aerial truck in or near moving traffic.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, reach, ride and perform similar body movements. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 90 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move over 90 pounds. When lifting more than 90 pounds employees are encouraged to use a team lift. The employee must possess hand/eye coordination sufficient to operate a personal computer, office equipment and a motor vehicle; the ability to talkand hear in person or by telephone; and the ability to see and read instructions and reports.
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK The work schedule is a 40-hour work week, Sunday through Saturday. Work is typically performed Monday through Friday. This position is a non-exempt and eligible for overtime. Any overtime must be authorized prior to working.
TRAVEL Travel is primarily local during the business day. Occasional travel may be required to attend off‑site training and educational opportunities.
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Performs physical and functional maintenance on traffic control signs, pavement markings, and other traffic control devices.
(50%)
Administers the sign maintenance program by scheduling installation and maintenance activities; installation of pavement markings, cleaning sign faces; trimming tree branches or shrubs that obstruct traffic signs and signals; and conducting nighttime sign reflectivity inspections.
(10%)
Conducts regular inspections of city streets, avenues and roadways to ensure traffic sign integrity.
(15%)
Performs basic traffic studies such as average daily traffic counts, intersection volume counts, speed studies, intersection delay studies, pedestrian volume counts, sight distance measurements, etc.
(10%)
Maintains a computer inventory of traffic signs, parts and installation hardware.
(10%)
Operate trucks and heavy equipment in snow and ice removal, sanding operations and the hauling of materials to and from work sites.
(5%)
High School diploma or equivalent.
Two years of practical experience in traffic signal and signing installation and maintenance desirable.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Level II IMSA certification on Roadway Signs and Markings.
Valid Montana Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement.
As of January 6, 2020, employers of CDL drivers must query the Clearinghouse to verify that a current or prospective driver is not prohibited from operating CMVs or performing other safety sensitive functions. CDL Drivers must now be registered with the FMCSA Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit the website at https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov.
Working knowledge of the installation and maintenance of electronic systems.
Working knowledge of the principles and practices of traffic signal operations, pavement markings and traffic control signing.
Ability to conduct accurate inventories of materials.
Substantial knowledge of the operation of heavy motorized maintenance equipment and vehicles.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, and the general public.
General knowledge of Street Divisions Standard Operating Procedures and Best Management Practices.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Safety Minded
Quality Orientated
Team Player
Time Management
Thoroughness
Technical Capacities
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY This position does not supervise but provides technical guidance and work review for staff members. This position may be assigned Lead worker status.
WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is exposed to cold, heat, noise, traffic, and electrical components. Frequently works at heights up to 40 feet from an aerial truck in or near moving traffic.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, reach, ride and perform similar body movements. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 90 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move over 90 pounds. When lifting more than 90 pounds employees are encouraged to use a team lift. The employee must possess hand/eye coordination sufficient to operate a personal computer, office equipment and a motor vehicle; the ability to talkand hear in person or by telephone; and the ability to see and read instructions and reports.
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK The work schedule is a 40-hour work week, Sunday through Saturday. Work is typically performed Monday through Friday. This position is a non-exempt and eligible for overtime. Any overtime must be authorized prior to working.
TRAVEL Travel is primarily local during the business day. Occasional travel may be required to attend off‑site training and educational opportunities.
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