UTILITY WORKER

JOB TITLE:

Utility Worker (Signs & Markings)

JOB CLASS NUMBER:

TRD 930

PAY GRADE:

G01

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

BUSINESS UNIT NAME:

Transportation

REPORTS TO:

Signs and Markings Supervisor

SUPERVISORY WORK:

None

SUMMARY

Responsible for accuracy of sign fabrication maintenance, and installation of traffic control signs, pavement markings, and channelizing traffic detours for work areas as per MUTCD. Occasionally serves as crew chief over other utility workers and temporary summer employees.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• •Sign maintenance and installation as per MUTCD
• •Responsible for accuracy, safety, dependability in use equipment, and supplies on each job.
• •Must be dependable to work alone and supervise helpers in field operations.
• •Must have knowledge of meanings, regulations and placement of signs.
• •Writes up all signs for change out, and street markers for new subdivisions.
• •Assist with overhead sign installation on signal post and mast arms.

• •Pavements markings as per MUTCD
• •Must be able to read and understand blue prints and work orders.
• •Maintains and installs curb painting & island tips.
• •Maintains crosswalks, stop bars, railroad x-ings and Arrows.
• •Layout marking (dotting) for overlay and sealcoat streets.
• •Driver operator for cone trailer and follow person.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requires a High School Diploma or its equivalent, Valid Texas Driver’s License required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

· Ability to use a computer for work processing and spreadsheet purposes.

· Ability to use small electronic hand tools (Drill, Saw, etc.)

· Ability to use hand tools (Shovel, Broom, Post hole Digger, Screwdrivers, etc.)

Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.

ADA PROFILE

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee must also balance, stoop, crouch, climb, crawl, walk, stand, kneel, sit, hear, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee works in a dynamic indoor work environment that requires the employee to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. The employee makes decisions that could lead to major community or organizational consequences if the employee fails to make the appropriate decision at the time.

APPROVALS

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Division Director:

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HR Director:

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EFFECTIVE DATE:

8/31/05

DATES MODIFIED:

7/13, 7/8/16

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.