TRAFFIC EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

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TRAFFIC EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

Salary

$35,100.00 - $42,666.00 Annually

Location

Fresno County, CA

Job Type

Permanent

Job Number

17-0232

Department

Public Works & Planning

Opening Date

12/05/2017

Position Description

APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME

The County of Fresno Department of Public Works and Planning is currently accepting applications from individuals with experience operating heavy equipment for the position of Traffic Equipment Operator I in the Road Maintenance and Operations Division.

The Traffic Equipment Operator I is primarily responsible for signing, striping, and other pavement marking on County roadways.
 
Note: The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions. Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.
 
Positions in this classification are in Medical Group III - Heavy Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require heavy physical effort using arms, legs, back and trunk in frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) over 25 pounds. Generally, considerable bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, as well as standing and walking are involved. Physical stamina is usually required and explosive strength using bursts of energy may be required, depending upon specific position assignments.
 
Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Samples of Duties

The information listed below is meant to serve as samples of job duties and responsibilities for positions in this classification. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive, but indicative of several types of duties performed. Consequently, this information does not reflect Essential Functions for any given position in this classification.

  • Installs, replaces, and removes a variety of regulatory, informational, and warning signs utilizing a wide variety of hand and power tools.
  • Operates pavement striping and marking equipment; loads paint and reflective glass beads in pressurized containers.
  • Marks pavement using templates and spray guns (e.g., "STOP AHEAD", "PED XING").
  • Operates a pickup and larger trucks including, but not limited to, nurse truck, sign truck, stencil truck, and striper truck. Uses hand and power tools including, but not limited to, wrenches, post driver, pavement line grinder, and hand striper.
  • Manufactures and refurbishes various traffic signs using sign making and power shear equipment.
  • Performs cleanup of minor roadside debris and removes weeds around intersections and signs.
  • Keep tools and equipment in working condition.
  • Maintains records of work accomplished on a daily basis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


Knowledge of: 
  • State Motor Vehicle Code as it applies to the operation of Class B vehicles;
  • Principles and practices of traffic maintenance and control;
  • Methods, procedures, tools, materials, and equipment used to manufacture, refurbish, install, maintain and repair road signs, road striping, and pavement markings;
  • Laws, codes, and regulations as they pertain to traffic signs, road striping, and pavement markings;
  • Mechanical operation of hand and power tools and equipment used in the trade;
  • Proper maintenance of tools and equipment used in the trade;
  • Record keeping principles and practices;
  • Principles and practices of effective customer service;
  • Safe practices while working in traffic and on the job. 
Skills/Abilities to: 
  • Operate a variety of traffic signing equipment, pavement marking equipment, and tools in a safe and efficient manner;
  • Manufacture, refurbish and install various types of traffic signs;
  • Maintain and repair traffic signing and pavement marking equipment;
  • Conduct traffic control, including the placement of cones and warning signs;
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions;
  • Read and understand job-related materials;
  • Work compatibly with a crew as well as independently;
  • Demonstrate and maintain a high degree of initiative, maturity, integrity and good judgment;
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all organizational levels as well as other agencies and the public;
  • Utilize full range of physical motion to perform physical labor to remove debris from roads;
  • Lift/carry supplies and equipment such as sign posts, signs, sign striping and repair equipment necessary to perform job tasks;
  • Perform the installation and repair of signs;
  • Travel to work sites located in outlying areas;
  • Work outdoors, sometimes under adverse climatic and hazardous conditions.

Minimum Qualifications


Experience: One (1) year of full-time, paid work experience equivalent to that gained as a Traffic Equipment Operator Trainee with the County of Fresno.
 
License: Possession of a valid Class "B" driver's license, or equivalent, with endorsements for air brakes.
 
Note: Candidates may be required to participate in the County's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program, which includes an initial and subsequent random testing, as required by Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE:
  • Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for this position by the filing deadline.
  • A completed Fresno County Employment Application is required (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the deadline).
  • Please fully list your work experience including current position. Failure to list current and complete work experience within the job application (including employment with the County of Fresno) will result in the disqualification of your application.
  • Valid Class "B" driver's license with endorsements for air breaks must be listed on application or it will not be accepted.
  • Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

SELECTION PROCESS:
 
Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants may be scheduled for the process listed below:

  • Written examination

Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list, effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended up to an additional 12 months), and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.
 
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIAL:

  • Fresno County Employment Application (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments to your application will not be allowed after the filing deadline).
  • Supplemental Questionnaire

Please note: All required application materials must be received (online via our website or in person) by the filing deadline. Emailed and faxed application materials will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be accepted. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of an application.
 
HOW TO APPLY:
 
Online:
An online application can be found at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/fresnoca.

Open Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions may result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
 
By mail or in office:
Fresno County Human Resources
Fresno County Plaza
2220 Tulare St. 14th Floor
Fresno, CA 93721
 
Office hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding holidays
 
Once the filing deadline has passed you may check the status of this recruitment at any time by logging on to https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca .
 
Please be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any mailing address and telephone number changes. Notices sent via U.S. Mail from Human Resources are not forwarded ("Return Service" is requested, therefore mail will not be sent to a forwarding address).
 
The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Analyst: Salvador Espino

REGULAR, PERMANENT POSITIONS BENEFITS PACKAGE:

  • Health Insurance
  • Competitive Retirement Plan
  • Eleven (11) Paid Holidays per year
  • Disability and Life Insurance
  • Annual Leave Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program

Optional benefits include:

  • Deferred Compensation Plan (County-sponsored tax shelter savings plan).
  • Flexible Spending Plans - tax shelter (set aside pre-tax $ to pay for eligible medical, dependent care, and qualified parking and mass transit expenses).
  • Noble Credit Union - all County employees can take advantage of low interest rates, no annual fees for checking accounts, direct deposit, online banking and many other services.


EXTRA-HELP POSITIONS:

Extra-help positions are temporary, not entitled to benefits and serve at the will of the department head.

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Q: Possession of a valid Class "B" driver's license, or equivalent, with an air brakes endorsement is required for this position. Please indicate below if you possess a valid Class "B" driver's license with an air brakes endorsement.
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