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City of Portland - Maintenance Worker III - Traffic Operations

Position Number: 6792449
Location: Portland, ME
Position Type: Facilities Management

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 Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov.

To apply, visit https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=357&sreq=11&form=1000&desc=MAINTENANCE%20WORKER%20III%20-%20TRAFFIC%20OPERATIONS