Traffic Maintenance Operator II (May Underfill to Level I)

Position Title:

Traffic Maintenance Operator II (May Underfill to Level I)

Job Description:

Operates specialized equipment used in installing and maintaining traffic control signs and markings. Installs, repairs, and maintains various traffic control devices and parking meters. May in a lead capacity, perform general supervision to all seasonal and subordinate employees in the shop and in the field. Provides training, orientation, and general direction to subordinate workers in the use of specialized equipment.

About the Position:

The Traffic Maintenance Operator is responsible for operating specialized equipment used to install and maintain traffic control signs and pavement markings. This includes tasks such as installing, repairing, and maintaining traffic signs, parking meters, and roadway markings in accordance with safety standards and regulations. The operator utilizes a variety of equipment, including road stripers, trucks, plows, and paint sprayers. Additionally, the role involves managing inventories, maintaining records, and ensuring that street projects align with marking schedules.  

About the Team:

The Public Services Streets Division performs the maintenance, repair, and emergency response for asphalt roads and treatments, traffic markings and striping, street and bike lane sweeping, concrete repair and ADA ramp upgrades, and snow and ice control. Applicants for roles within the Streets Division can expect to provide crucial support in maintaining vital infrastructure to keep residents and visitors safe while on the road.

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Position Salary Range:

Level I: $20.35 - $26.81/hr

Level II: $22.94 - $30.21/hr

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)

• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• Paid vacation and personal leave

• 6 -12 weeks of paid parental leave available.

• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)

• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

Key Responsibilities:

• Operates light-to-heavy equipment and tools required for various maintenance applications to include roadway striper, lift truck, 10-wheelers, sander, plow, paint sprayer, and other related equipment.  Rotates from one piece of equipment to the other based on operational needs.  

• Responding to work orders on a pre-determined route, operates traffic marking equipment to lay out and mark roadway centerlines, lane lines, traffic islands, crosswalks, curb zones, bicycle lanes and parking zones or other necessary markings according to Divisional policies and as required by the MUTCD.

• Assures all marking and signing equipment is maintained according to manufacturer and divisional requirements and standards.

• Ensures city parking meters are kept in optimal working condition through preventative maintenance and planned upgrade programs. Maintains accurate records of meter maintenance, inventories, and trouble calls. Coordinates with SLC Courts and Transportation Division to resolve questions about meter operation and maintenance. Test calibrates and programs parking meters according to local and national standards and ordinances.

• Compiles reports and maintains a log of project status, inventories and equipment used.  Assists in preparation of various summaries or analyses using a specialized computer system and spreadsheets.  Operates sign management program to locate, identify, and research signs and make computer entries.

• Operates thermoplastic and cold plastic applicators to install and maintain pavement markings and makes necessary repairs and field adjustments to equipment. Tracks Street Division maintenance schedules to ensure that roadway marking activities are not in conflict with street projects.  Verbally informs and plots on maps Street Division’s planned maintenance schedules.

• Installs and maintains traffic signs in accordance with division policies and procedures and as required by the MUTCD.  Replace damaged or missing signs as necessary.

• May be required to serve as a back-up sign maker to manufacture and design signs using sign maker computer and make adjustments to sign making equipment.

• Perform