Job Information
CITY OF FRESNO Traffic Maintenance Worker I in Fresno, California
SALARY:
$3,814 - $4,634/mo.
FILING DEADLINE: 12/3/24
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!
Traffic Maintenance Worker I is the entry level class in the Traffic Maintenance Worker series. Under supervision, performs a wide variety of skilled traffic safety maintenance tasks, including installation, maintenance, and removal of traffic control signs and markings on City streets for effective traffic control. Fabricates, assembles, installs, maintains and removes traffic control signs and markings. Installs and maintains proper signing for construction and maintenance zones. Places traffic control markings through the application of paints, plastics, and reflective markers. Operates and maintains equipment required to accomplish the work in traffic control maintenance operations.
This class is in a flexibly-staff series, which requires one year of satisfactory service before an employee can promote to the journey (Traffic Maintenance Worker II) level. Employees in classes that require one year of service for flexing, will not serve an additional probationary period at the journey level. Traffic Maintenance Worker I incumbents are expected to progress to the Traffic Maintenance Worker II ($4,072-$4,946/mo.) level with appropriate training, experience, and satisfactory job performance.
One vacancy currently
exists in the Department of Public Works, Street Maintenance Division. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.
THE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list.
Six (6) months of paid work experience in the installation and maintenance of traffic control signs and markings.
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One (1) year of paid work experience in road construction maintenance that utilized traffic control measures.
Special Requirement(s):
Candidates must possess a valid Class C California Driver's License at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.
Incumbents will be required to obtain a valid Commercial California Class B Driver License without air brake restriction within six months of appointment and maintain the license for the entire term of employment in this class. Certification in Work Zone Traffic Safety required within six months of appointment.
This position is designated as being Safety Sensitive and requires all eligibles offered employment to successfully pass a drug test prior to employment. Federal law requires that applicants for positions involving the operation of certain transit vehicles, revenue services vehicles, the transportation of hazardous materials or heavy equipment over 26,001 pounds requiring a commercial driver's license, must undergo pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment and be subject to random alcohol and drug testing throughout their employment in this position.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process may consist of the following:
Written Examination: 100%: A job related written examination may be administered which may test a candidate's knowledge of the signs used to control traffic; placement of traffic control signs, street and curb painting techniques and procedures, lane closure, work zones in streets, a candidate's ability to work safely as a part of a crew, and other job related knowledge. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.
The written exam is tentatively scheduled for the week of December 16 2024.
BENEFITS: UNIT 1 Classification - International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers- IUOE (Local 39)
2% Salary Increase, effective December 30, 2024
HEALTH INSURANCE:
The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:
IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION:
Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
VACATION LEAVE:
Accrue 8-15 hours per month.
SICK LEAVE:
Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days.
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