Traffic Maintenance Worker - Part-time

Work Type: Part-time

Nature of Work: Summary:
This work involves assisting in the daily operations in the Traffic Maintenance division of the Public Works department.

Education and Experience: (The knowledge, skills, and abilities above may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Competencies and skills:
Essential:
* Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
* Ability to understand traffic signal plan drawings.
* Ability to discern colors on signal cables.
* Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
* Ability to use a computer.
* Ability to stand and walk from 75 to 100% of the work day.
* Ability to use up to sixty (60) pounds of force occasionally and lesser amounts of force more frequently to move objects.
* Ability to work outside in all types of weather in close proximity to moving traffic.
* Ability to drive self to various work sites in a safe manner.

Essential Functions: (Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this classification.)

Detailed responsibilities:
* Paints crosswalks, curbs, and parking meter posts
* Places and removes traffic safety cones
* Rolls primer onto the street prior to the placement of cold plastic symbols
* Cuts letters, symbols, and strips for plastic dies
* Assists in preparing sign blanks, wiping them with solvent, loading them onto a roller for the application of reflective coating, and trimming the edges of coated blanks
* Assists with pulling wires through conduit
* Assist with locating and marking underground cables associated with City traffic signals
* Tightens bolts on signal heads, sign brackets, and other traffic control installations
* Cleans parking meter heads
* Operates a tamper cart to seal cold plastic symbols to street surfaces
* Drives vehicles to follow behind the street striping vehicle and the vehicle used to paint island noses
* Sweeps the shop area, moves racks, and performs other cleaning duties
* Process One-Call tickets via an internet application
* Performs other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification

Special Qualifications:

Must have a valid motor vehicle license.

Pay Range: $19.00 hourly

Benefits: Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

How to Apply: Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the on-line application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule. If you do not meet the requirements at the time of this posting, once you do meet the requirements you may apply when it is posted again.

Examination Information: Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Veteran Points: Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation on applicants for employment. Successfully passing a criminal background review, reference check, and if applicable, a credit check, is required as a condition of employment. If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the driver's license, driving abstract, a pre-employment drug test, a hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of employment. Failure to provide the information requested in the application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or termination.

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing employment@cityofomaha.org.

If Under Age 16: Any employee under the age of 16 will need to provide a copy of your certified Nebraska Department of Labor Employment Certificate (for Minors 14 and 15 Years of Age) in order to begin working. Visit the Nebraska Department of Labor website to download the form https://dol.nebraska.gov/LaborStandards/WorkerRights/EmploymentOfMinors

For a complete job description please visit the City of Omaha's website at hr.cityofomaha.org/compensation

Contact Points:

City of Omaha Human Resources Department

1819 Farnam St, Suite 506

Omaha, NE 68183

Phone: (402) 444-5300

Fax: (402) 444-5314

Website: hr.cityofomaha.org

Email: employment@cityofomaha.org

The City of Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer.