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City of Portland - Maintenance Worker III - Traffic Operations

Public Works Department

About the City of Portland Traffic Operations division:

Our Transportation Systems Engineer and Traffic Operations team monitor,

evaluate, design, and construct the city\'s infrastructure. They oversee traffic regulations in the city and ensure projects conform to transportation systems and street design standards.

We encourage you to learn more about our engineering projects, traffic

safety and traffic calming work, and our efforts to reach Vision Zero.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Responds to work orders and requests via electronic devices and performs

the desired tasks

Operates specialty tools and assists Traffic Signal Technicians on

highly skilled functions, such as programming variable message boards and radar speed units

Assists the Traffic Sign Computer Operator in designing and preparing

traffic regulatory signs

May assist to design and produce signs and banners for the City of

Portland, including operating and maintaining all sign making equipment, preparing regulatory signs by computer and applying them to metal sign plates, preparing traffic sign work orders, and preparing invoices for signs that have been requested

Performs winter operations as required

Required Skills & Experience:

Must have high school diploma, or equivalent

Experience using heavy equipment, such as dump trucks, loaders, and

bucket trucks

Knowledge of and ability to operate winter equipment

Knowledge of pavement marking layout training, work zone safety

training, crosswalk paint machine training, sign installation training, or any equivalent combination of experience and relevant training

Must have good visual acuity for driving

Must possess the physical strength, agility, and stamina to withstand

exposure to adverse climatic conditions

Ability to distinguish colors and patterns

Proven computer experience in the operation of graphics software and

ability to work with standard Microsoft office programs

Special Requirements:

Must have valid Maine Class B drivers license

Must have and maintain a good driving record

Must pass federally-mandated drug test with Class B license

May be willing to hire an individual with Class C license as Maintenance

Worker I, with the expectation to obtain Class B license

Expected Hours/Schedule:

Schedule is first shift, 6:30am-2:30pm, Monday thru Friday, with a paid

lunch break. Must be able to work other shifts as required

Applications accepted until filled.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a

satisfactory criminal background check

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, Labor & Trades Grade 18, with a starting pay

rate of \$26.78/hour for candidates with a Class B license, based on qualifications and years of experience.

A sign-on bonus up to \$2,500 available for qualified external

applicants

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and

collegial and mission-driven work environment.

City benefits include:

Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness

incentives

Thirteen paid holidays

Sick, vacation, and personal leave

Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances

Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan

Use of City recreation facilities

Fitness Reimbursement

Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas

College

**If you have any questions or need assistance with the application,

please email Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or call 207-874-8624.**

The City of Po

Job Tags

Work at office, Relocation package, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Day shift,

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