Traffic Maintenance Worker - City

PAY AND FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) STATUS: 

Pay Range:  412

Hourly Rate:  $20.76 - $32.09

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City’s step placement policy.

This position may be underfilled as a Traffic Maintenance Worker Trainee with a pay range of 410 - $18.96 - $29.37 hourly.

ELIGIBILITY LIST PREFERENCE ORDER

Full-time City employees will receive preference in the following order: major division first, then department, then all other full-time City employees. Part-time/year-round City employees will receive preference next. If there are no qualified full-time City employees or part-time/year-round City employees, external applicants will then be considered (when the vacancy is open to external applicants).   

APPLICATION, HIRING, AND BACKGROUND

• When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions.  These application questions are based on the Job Requirements for the position.  
• Completion of the application questions is required. 
• Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked. 
• Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position.  
• Applicants may upload only two attachments.  Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, DD214 or NGB Form 22, transcripts, etc.  Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one file for upload.  
• Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.
• Each application submission is reviewed independently.  

For detailed information about the City’s hiring and background processes, check out the:  Quick Guide to Hiring and Background Checks

If you have questions, check out the:  Frequently Asked Questions

TOTAL REWARDS

At the City of Oklahoma City, our Total Rewards package is designed to honor your service, fuel your growth, and support every part of your life.  We offer:

• Competitive pay
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement
• A comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development

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SELECTION PROCESS INFORMATION 

• Applicants are required to complete an online job knowledge test at the time of application.
• There are 60 items on this job knowledge test, and completion will require up to 60 minutes.  This time is in addition to the time needed to complete the application and respond to the supplemental questions.  
• The Criteria testing platform is 100 percent web-based.  For an optimal experience, Criteria recommends using the most up-to-date version of one of the following browsers:  Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge. 
• Applicants can contact Criteria candidate support using the chat in the bottom right corner of the testing center screen, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.   When the Support team is not available, there are help guides, a link to Frequently Asked Questions, and a chat bot to assist applicants, until the Support team comes back online.  
• Applicants must receive a score of 70 percent or better on this job knowledge test, be eligible for employment with the City of Oklahoma City, and meet the minimum qualifications to receive further consideration in the employment process. 
• The use of devices, artificial intelligence, or any other form of assistance to research test answers is strictly prohibited by the City of Oklahoma City and will result in applicants being disqualified from consideration. 
• Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process are encouraged to notify a Human Resources Department Representative by calling 405-297-2530.

POSITION DESIGNATION

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019.   This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

JOB SUMMARY

This posting will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Traffic Services Division of the Public Works Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. An eligibility list will be established or supplemented for filling future vacancies per provisions of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Traffic Maintenance Worker may be assigned to various specialized functional areas, including pavement marking, sign installation, sign fabrication, and signal maintenance and installation.  An employee of this classification primarily works as a member of a crew but may also work independently when performing repair and maintenance tasks.  Essential job functions include:  driving and/or operating equipment utilized in installing, repairing, and maintaining street markings, traffic control signs and signal devices.  The Traffic Maintenance Worker must know and enforce safety regulations and procedures relating to work activities and equipment used at the job site.  In the absence of a more experienced worker, the employee will complete work orders, safety reports, and other work-related reports.  Assignments are received in verbal and written form and work is reviewed by the supervisor through inspection of records and observation of work sites.  

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

• Knowledge of and skill in reading, interpreting, and applying traffic control regulations and guidelines of the assigned functional areas (i.e. pavement marking, sign installation, sign fabrication, and signal maintenance and installation).
• Knowledge of and willingness to follow safety procedures, practices, and regulations.
• Skill in operating various heavy equipment and vehicles utilized for the maintenance and installation of traffic control devices.
• Skill in utilizing tools, work aids, and equipment for work performed.
• Skill in installing, repairing and maintaining traffic control devices.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a crew.
• Ability to record information accurately.
• Possession of a valid Work Zone Certification.
• Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL). 

NOTE: This position may be underfilled as a Traffic Maintenance Worker Trainee in the event the selected candidate does not possess the required Class B Commercial Driver License. The employee will be required to possess or obtain a valid Class B Commercial Driver License within twelve (12) months of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion. Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining a valid Class B Commercial Driver License within twelve (12) months from the date of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion. 

NOTE:  Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining a valid Work Zone Certification within six (6) months from the date of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion

COMPETENCIES

• One City, One Team (Teamwork/Team Oriented) (1) Recognizes, values, and leverages the ideas, opinions, and perspectives of others; (2) participates willingly and effectively as a team lead or team member; (3) builds consensus; fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust; (4) collaborates with others to accomplish goals and objectives and achieve results; (5) expresses facts, ideas, messages, and information (technical and non-technical) to individuals or groups clearly, concisely, accurately, understandably, with honesty, tact, and diplomacy and in a manner that is ap