Job Details

$20.55 - $31.77 Hourly

Note: The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City's step placement policy.

Full-time City employees will receive preference in the following order: major division first, then department, then all other full-time City employees. Part-time/year-round City employees will receive preference next. If there are no qualified full-time City employees or part-time/year-round City employees, external applicants will then be considered.

Important Application Information: Completion of the supplemental questions is required. Applicant responses to supplemental questions must specifically answer the questions asked. Responses to supplemental questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume. Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to supplemental questions have not been provided.

Important Application Information: Applicants are required to complete an online job knowledge test at the time of application. There are 50 items on this job knowledge test, and completion will require up to 60 minutes. This time is in addition to the time needed to complete the application and respond to the supplemental questions. Applicants will not be able to submit their applications without completing this job knowledge test. The Criteria testing platform is 100 percent web-based and runs on modern browsers. It does not require any workstation installation. For an optimal experience, Criteria recommends using the most up to date version of one of the following browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge. Applicants can contact Criteria candidate support using the chat in the bottom right corner of the testing center screen, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. When the Support team is not available, there are help guides, a link to Frequently Asked Questions, and a chat bot to assist applicants, until the Support team comes back online. Applicants must receive a score of 70 percent or better on this job knowledge test, be eligible for employment with the City of Oklahoma City and meet the minimum qualifications to receive further consideration in the employment process. The use of cell phones, smart watches, or any other devices/methods to research test answers is strictly prohibited by the City of Oklahoma City and will result in applicants being disqualified from consideration. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process are encouraged to notify one of the Human Resources Department Representatives by calling 405-###-####.

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

JOB SUMMARY

This posting will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Streets, Traffic, and Drainage Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. However, an eligibility list will be established or supplemented for filling future vacancies in the department, per provisions of the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement. The Traffic Maintenance Worker may be assigned to various specialized functional areas, including pavement marking, sign installation, sign fabrication, and signal maintenance and installation. An employee of this classification primarily works as a member of a crew but may also work independently when performing repair and maintenance tasks. Essential job functions include: driving and/or operating equipment utilized in installing, repairing, and maintaining street markings, traffic control signs and signal devices. The Traffic Maintenance Worker must know and enforce safety regulations and procedures relating to work activities and equipment used at the job site. In the absence of a more experienced worker, the employee will complete work orders, safety reports, and other work-related reports. Assignments are received in verbal and written form and work is reviewed by the supervisor through inspection of records and observation of work sites.

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of and skill in reading, interpreting, and applying traffic control regulations and guidelines of the assigned functional areas (i.e. pavement marking, sign installation, sign fabrication, and signal maintenance and installation).
• Knowledge of and willingness to follow safety procedures, practices, and regulations.
• Skill in operating various heavy equipment and vehicles utilized for the maintenance and installation of traffic control devices.
• Skill in utilizing tools, work aids, and equipment for work performed.
• Skill in installing, repairing and maintaining traffic control devices.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a crew.
• Ability to record information accurately.
• Possession of a valid Work Zone Certification.
• Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL).

NOTE: This position may be underfilled as a Traffic Maintenance Worker Trainee in the event the selected candidate does not possess the required Class B Commercial Driver License. The employee will be required to possess or obtain a valid Class B Commercial Driver License within twelve (12) months of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion. Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining a valid Class B Commercial Driver License within twelve (12) months from the date of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion.

NOTE: Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining a valid Work Zone Certification within six (6) months from the date of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion

COMPETENCIES

• Execution and Results: (1) Sets well-defined and realistic goals and high standards of performance for self or self and others; (2) displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward performing work; (3) completes assignments in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner, and delivers results; (4) works with minimal supervision, is motivated to achieve, and demonstrates responsible behavior; (5) demonstrates understanding of all aspects of the job (as specified on the approved job description) and application of accrued knowledge in carrying out duties and responsibilities; technical knowledge; skill in the techniques, equipment, procedures, and work required.
• Conduct: (1) Conducts oneself with the utmost integrity and professionalism; (2) demonstrates humility; (3) encourages people to share their perspectives, ideas, and opinions; (4) makes decisions based on a sense of shared purpose; (5) takes responsibility for actions and decisions; (6) resilient; (7) leans in to challenges and problems with creative solutions; (8) speaks up and challenges the status quo; (9) relies on the character, ability, strength, truth, and transparency of others and the organization.
• Teamwork/Team Oriented: (1) Recognizes, values, and leverages the ideas, opinions, and perspectives of others; (2) participates willingly and effectively as a team lead or team member; (3) builds consensus; fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust; (4) collaborates with others to accomplish goals and objectives and achieve results; (5) expresses facts, ideas, messages, and information (technical and non-technical) to individuals or groups clearly, concisely, accurately, understandably, with honesty, tact, and diplomacy and in a manner that is appropriate for the intended audience; (6) actively listens, clarifies information as needed.
• Customer Centric: (1) Demonstrates commitment to public service; (2) serves and satisfies internal and external customers in a timely and effective manner; (3) establishes, commits to, and maintains high standards for producing quality work products and being responsive to customers; (4) supports the Department/City's mission; develops and executes strategies with the customer in mind.
• Safety: (1) Complies with all safety policies and practices; (2) promotes a safe work environment; (3) participates in safety meetings; current on completion of safety trainings.
• Workplace Standards: (1) Takes meal periods and breaks according to policy; (2) ensures sick leave usage does not negatively impact productivity of work unit; (3) notifies supervisor of unscheduled absences; (4) accepts suggestions and supervision with a positive approach; (5) completes work timely and correctly.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Primarily outside; exposed to heat, cold, humidity, rain, etc.
• Subject to working on and around slippery surfaces such as wet streets, water or paint in the bed of a truck, etc.
• Occasionally works from buckets or platforms approxim