What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traffic technician position at City of Grand Junction?
Salary : $17.50 Hourly
Location : Grand Junction, CO
Job Type : Seasonal
Job Number : 202301406
Department : Engineering and Transportation
Opening Date : 02 / 02 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Description
Traffic Technician Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)
About the Position :
Under direct supervision of a Crew Leader, lay out, stripe, paint, and maintain road lane lines, centerlines, crosswalks, turn arrows, stop bars, parking stalls, and other pavement markings.
Assist with the removal, installation, and maintenance of traffic control devices; maintain accurate and up-to-date paper and computer records related to a particular area of assignment.
About Our Traffic Operations Division :
The traffic operations division is responsible for installing pavement markings and striping the City of Grand Junction roadways.
We also fabricate, install, and maintain all signs within City limits. Members of our team are self-starters with a positive attitude and a dedicated work ethic.
If this sounds like you, consider joining us for this seasonal opportunity to work outdoors and contribute to the safety of our community.
About Our Culture :
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service.
Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.
Duties
What You'll Do :
- Tail trucking for striping operations
- Tabbing and street layout
- Sign fabrication and installation
- Install pavement markings
Qualifications
This position is a safety sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drugscreens due to the nature of the work performed.
What We're Looking For :
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Possession or the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Driver's License.
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
Supplemental Information
At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences.
We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.
In addition to their paychecks, seasonal employees of the City of Grand Junction receive the following benefits :
Paid Sick Time : Employees accrue Paid Sick Time at the rate of one (1) hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year.
Accrual begins on the employee's date of hire. Paid Sick Time may be used for reasons related to mental or physical illness, injury, or health conditions.
Unused Sick Time will be paid out upon separation of employment.
Parks & Recreation Benefits : Seasonal employees are eligible for Aquatics benefits if they work an average of 10 hours per week.
Employees and their immediate family members may purchase a $25 annual Aquatics pass for use of the Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool and Orchard Mesa Pool.
Paid Time Off : Seasonal employees working more than 1040 hours in the previous season accrue eight (8) hours of PTO at the beginning of their second season and accrue eight (8) additional hours with each season worked, up to a maximum of 40 hours.
Balances do not carry over from year to year and, if not used, will be paid to the employee at the end of the season.
Employee Assistance Program : Confidential, short-term counseling and referral system for employees.
457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings Account : Seasonal employees who work over 1040 hours per year are eligible to participate in this tax deferred retirement savings plan.
Grand Junction Federal Credit Union : Offers checking and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, etc. Call them at (970) 243-1370 or visit them at 633 24 Road, Grand Junction, CO 8150.
Health Club : Crossroads Fitness Center offers City employees and their family members corporate club rates.
An Award-Winning Wellness Incentive Program : A program developed by the Wellness Committee to incentivize financial, physical, and mental health, an opportunity to earn savings on health insurance premiums, departmental wellness challenges and more!
Health Insurance : Part-time seasonal employees are not eligible for City paid health insurance but may be eligible for health care coverage through the Affordable Health Care Act.
You can find more information regarding these plans by going to
Last updated : 2024-02-26
Salary : $23 - $26