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Traffic Signal Mechanic (619)

City Of Wichita, KS

Posted on: 15 Mar 2024

Job Location: Bern, US

Job Description:

Salary: $17.58 - $24.84 Hourly

Location : KS, KS

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: TRAFFIC SIGNAL MECH

Department: Public Works and Utilities

Division: PWU Street Maintenance

Opening Date: 02/12/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Distinguishing Features of Work

This is semiskilled manual work in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices. These employees perform semiskilled work and may serve as crew leaders over maintenance workers. They assist skilled workers in difficult repair and maintenance work. Assignments are received in the form of written or oral work orders and are performed independently, although subject to inspection while in process or upon completion.

The days and hours for this position: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Bargaining Unit: Service Employee's International (SEIU)

**"Employees within the department or division shall be given first consideration**
Examples of Work Performed

Performs work erecting, installing, and maintaining traffic signal support equipment and signs.
Performs work assisting with assembling, repairing, and maintaining traffic signal heads.
Performs work installing underground conduit for traffic signal control and detection equipment.
Performs work involving the installation and maintenance of pavement markings, utilizing paint, and or thermoplastic.
Performs work assisting with the installation of traffic control devices.
Performs work assisting co-workers or crew involving the installation and/ or maintenance of traffic signs, signals, and markings.
Performs work operating a variety of vehicles from light pickup trucks, to heavy equipment such as dump trucks attached with snow removal equipment.
These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive, and the City reserves the right to assign other related duties as needed.

Requirements of Work

Working knowledge of basic computer skills for record keeping.
Ability to legibly document tasks utilizing paper forms, and computer data entry.
Ability to operate a variety of equipment and tools, both manual and powered, to include electric, battery, air, and hydraulic powered tools.
Ability to understand directions verbal and written instructions, including but not limited to, internal and external work orders, sketches, and blueprints.
Ability to distinguish colors and shapes accurately.
Ability to develop and maintain proficient working relationships with co-workers, and employees of the City, as well as external personnel such as contractors, vendors, and citizens.
Working knowledge of methods, practices, tools, and materials used in general maintenance work.
Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions related to maintenance work.
Ability to safely operate hand and powered tools related to maintenance work.
Ability to tolerate exposure to occupational nuisances associated with working in high traffic volume work zones.
Ability to safely work in and around high traffic volume work zones.
Ability to safely climb stairs, ladders, bend, twist, and reach as necessary to complete required tasks.
Ability to safely maneuver in, on, and around a wide variety of vehicles and or equipment.
Ability to safely and independently lift and carry bulky items weighing up to 90 pounds, or with assistance of another person up to 300 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors in inclement and sometimes extreme weather conditions, including but not limited to rain, snow, ice, sleet, heat, humidity, and low visibility conditions due to low light, or bright light.
Ability to work emergency response operations that could involve, but are not limited to some of the adverse weather conditions that were listed above. These operations may include 12 hour rotating shifts, overnight shifts, weekend shifts, and holiday shifts.
Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver License with Tanker and Air Brake endorsements within 60 days of hire.
An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals internally or externally.

Required Experience and Training

Two years of experience of a semiskilled nature in the installation and repair of traffic control devices, and or construction work. Including, but not limited to, general maintenance and repair skills involved with construction, mechanical, or streets and grounds maintenance.
Must have a valid driver's license at time of hire. The successful candidate will be required to acquire and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver License with Tanker and Air Brake endorsements within 60 days of hire.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Offers of employment will be made contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which will include drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a police records check.

Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement.

CITY OF WICHITA

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.

2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.

3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.

4. HEALTH INSURANCE - UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.
5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered - Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.
6.LIFE INSURANCE - Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.
7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE - Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.
8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE- The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.

9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.

10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.

11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE - This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)
Bereavement Pay
Employee Emergency Assistance Fund
Voluntary Shared Leave Program
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
Community Volunteer Events

01

I am a current City of Wichita employee.

02

I am a current employee in Public Works and Utilities.

03

(I have the following years of experience of a semiskilled nature in the installation and repair of traffic control devices, and or construction work. Including, but not limited to, general maintenance and repair skills involved with construction, mechanical, or streets and grounds maintenance:

Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 2 years' experience
3 to 4 years' experience
+5 years' experience
I do not have any experience of a semiskilled nature in the installation and repair of traffic control devices, and or construction work. Including, but not limited to, general maintenance and repair skills involved with construction, mechanical, or streets and grounds maintenance

04

I have a valid driver's license:

05

This position could require a Class A CDL license with air brakes and tanker endorsement. Please identify your current status with a Class A CDL license.

I currently have an active Class A CDL license with air brakes and tanker endorsement.
I do not have a current Class A CDL license with air brakes and tanker endorsement, but am willing and able to obtain this license within 60 days of employment.
I am not willing or able to obtain a Class A CDL license with air brakes and tanker endorsement

06

This position will require working outdoors in inclement weather including but not limited to, rain, snow, ice, sleet, heat, and humidity plus snow and ice removal and/or emergency response operations that would include operating equipment and vehicles on overnight shifts, weekends and in low-light and low visibility conditions, or other adverse weather conditions.

07

I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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