What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traffic Maintenance Worker position at City of Lubbock, TX?
Summary
Installs and repairs traffic signs and performs semi-skilled work in the marking of streets by signs, traffic striping, or other means for the direction of traffic.
Essential Functions
- Operate traffic striping machines used in marking traffic lanes and crosswalks. Drive truck behind striper to keep traffic off paint;
- Erect, repair, and maintain traffic control signs, street name signs, and other non-electrical traffic control devices. May dig holes with post digger for sign poles;
- Paint medians, curbs, parking stalls, and legends; install island markers and turn lane buttons;
- Install pavement marking tape;
- Repair damaged street signs;
- Perform related duties as required.
Qualifications
Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent; with an additional six months to one year of construction or maintenance experience; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:
Valid Current Driver’s License
Physical Exam Required
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- The methods, materials, and equipment used in the traffic marking of streets.
- Follow oral and written instructions; perform physical labor.
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Frequently walk or stand during the shift.
- Frequently climb ladders, stairs, or inclined surfaces.
- Frequently bend or kneel during a shift.
- Frequently push or pull objects.
- Frequently flex upper trunk to the right or left while standing or sitting.
- Occasionally reach above, at, and below shoulder height.
- Use hands and fingers to grasp tools.
- Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.