Traffic Signs and Markings Mechanic II

Traffic Signs & Markings Mechanic II

The City of Virginia Beach Public Works Department is hiring a Traffic Signs & Markings Mechanic II. Duties for this position include but not limited to :

Installation and maintenance of City highway traffic signs.

Installation and maintenance of roadway pavement markings, and roadway pre-marking to prepare area for painting.

Fabrication of highway traffic signs using specialized equipment and machines.

Installation and maintenance of work zone traffic control devices used for emergency detours and provide traffic control support during large Special Events.

Assist in maintaining inventory of material supplies.

Direct the work of field crew in the absence of supervisor.

Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as deemed by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on then current workloads and department needs.

Intricate knowledge of City, State, and Federal Highway traffic standards, guidelines, and regulations, applicable to maintaining and installing traffic signs, fabrication of signs.

Intricate knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in the installation and maintenance of roadway pavement markings.

Knowledge of work zone safety guidelines and work zone safety traffic control devices.

Knowledge and skill in completing daily work orders using computer, laptop or field touch pad to document labor, materials and equipment used in the fabrication, installation, and maintenance of traffic signs and / or painting or highway markings.

Skill in safe and efficient operation of trucks under all weather conditions which include snow, sleet, rain, high water, and winds.

Operation of compressors, air hammers, hydraulic breakers.

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, as well as to provide clear instructions to subordinates.

Work in extreme heat and cold conditions.

Lift and carry weight up to 100 lbs.

Observe safety procedures, as well as to ensure that subordinates comply with applicable safety measures.

Perform basic math calculations required to complete daily reports and compute material quantities for job.

This position is ALPHA 1 and is required to work in excess of their normally scheduled days / hours during all inclement weather (flooding, hurricanes & snow), and / or in response to short-term department needs and / or City-wide emergencies.

Must possess a Commercial Driver's License Class B (VA or NC).

CDL Hiring Bonus - The $4,000 CDL (Class A or B) Hiring Bonus is for newly hired employees only. The bonus will be paid in three increments during the first year of employment.

$1,000 with first paycheck.

$1,000 first pay period following six-month interim eval (with "meets expectation" performance rating).

$2,000 at conclusion of probationary period (with "meets expectation" performance rating).

The City of Virginia Beach complies with all federal mandates related to positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). The City will verify that all employees and prospective employees are registered in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. For more information on this program and how to register as a CDL driver, please use this link : https : / / clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov / .