The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance. HIRING RANGE: $31.85 - $35.39/hour Under minimal supervision, installs, maintains and inventories traffic signs and markings within the City of Lakewood. Keeps records on activities performed. Fabricates traffic signs. Responsible for tracking materials used; provides information to supervisor; assists in traffic marking operations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Uses personal computer to manufacture traffic control signs. • Sets up safe work sites including proper use of cones, signs and traffic control. • Drives City vehicle and tows trailer. • Places guide markers for painting street lane lines. • Installs traffic control signs and pavement markings such as crosswalks and turn arrows. • Manages hazardous materials generated by painting operations. • Maintains inventory of field assets such as signs and markings and serves as resource on signs and marking material. • Performs keyboarding operations and uses personal computer to maintain databases. • Completes work logs of materials used, tasks completed, and crews performing tasks. • Performs pre and post trip inspections on equipment. • Operates and maintains equipment used for sign manufacturing and pavement marking such as small painting machines, personal computers, keyboards, and hand tools. • Assists in traffic marking operations on a routine basis. • Removes non-conforming traffic lines with a grinder. • Lays out and paints parking lots. • Assists in operation of highway paint machine. • Participates in weekly scheduled clean-up activities. • Works independently and as part of a team, following supervisor’s direction. • Performs all other duties as assigned. • Must be able to interact with others in a positive manner. • Requires regular and prompt attendance. • Must maintain and utilize City-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when conducting activities where the employee is exposed to risks above those encountered in a traditional office setting. If injured on-the-job due to failure to utilize PPE a safety violation can be taken. IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS Assists signal crews as requested by supervisor. Performs pre and post trip checks on equipment. Uses personal computer to manufacture traffic control signs. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS Supervision Received Receives supervision from the Traffic Signs & Markings Supervisor or her/his designee. Supervision Given Trains seasonal and variable employees. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
Education
High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience
• One year experience with traffic line layout and sign installation as well as with equipment required to perform the essential job functions such as sign making equipment, small paint machines, over-the-road paint machine and pavement grinder. • Knowledge and experience with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Licensure/Certification/Registration Valid driver’s license and a good driving record; Colorado Class B commercial driver’s license within six months of hire. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Some supervisory experience. Ability to use spreadsheet and data-management software. Other
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to effectively monitor inventory and track in an appropriate manner. • Ability to become skilled at supervisory tasks to oversee seasonal and temporary staff. • Ability to use personal computer and keyboard. • Ability to work safely and set up safe work zones. • Ability to work effectively as a team member. • Ability to communicate effectively with other employees as well as supervisors. • Ability to work productively without constant supervision. • Post-offer physical exam is required. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects PHYSICAL DEMAND • Bend or position self to move items from higher place to lower place or vice-versa • Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or position from all levels up to 50 lbs. • Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or position from all levels over 51 lbs. with assistance • Sit, stand or be stationary • Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, turn or twist all of which may include awkward positions on both even and uneven terrain • Talk, hear, converse, communicate, or exchange information • Use of hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion to handle, pinch, reach, grasp, move, feel, and inspect, etc. • Vision to include distance, depth perception, peripheral and color • Walk, ascend or descend on both even and uneven terrain Environmental Conditions may include • Confined spaces • Extreme cold or heat • Frequent vibrations due to equipment use • Fumes or airborne particles • Moderate to extremely loud noise environment • Outdoor weather conditions • Toxic or caustic chemicals • Wet or humid conditions • Work in high, precarious places
Physical Requirements
• Lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; some objects have to be lifted chest high. • May work at heights up to 30 feet. • Hearing & Vision test
Pay Range
$28.09-$35.39 Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions. Lakewood is full of possibilities for businesses, residents and visitors with innovative approaches, community collaboration, a strong financial foundation and healthy local economy. The city serves as a gateway to outdoor adventures while also providing a 10-minute commute to the heart of the metropolitan area. Much of Lakewood’s charm derives from neighborhoods as varied as horse properties, live/work units for artists, urban-style lofts and traditional homes. Lakewood has dedicated one-quarter of the land in the city to parks and open space, providing for a healthy, active lifestyle. The city also provides a comprehensive array of services, and we are home to global and national companies while also having a robust array of small businesses. We’re an All-America City connected to the metro area with the latest technology and multiple transportation options. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information to request the appropriate accommodation by visiting the following page: Access Lakewood Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest! The City of Lakewood offers a robust benefits package. The following applies only to regular full-time and part-time positions. Medical Cigna HDHP with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) Kaiser Permanente DHMO with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) Dental Delta Dental PPO plus Premier Plan Vision Vision Service Plan (VSP) Life Insurance Employees are covered for 1.5 times their annual base salary in life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, up to a maximum of $500,000 (the minimum benefit is $50,000). The city pays the cost of this coverage. Pension Our pension fund is a social security replacement, money purchase plan. Mandatory employee contribution is 11% of gross base salary; city contribution is 13% of gross base salary. Sick Leave Full-time employees earn 8 hours per month. Part-time employees earn 6 hours per month. Vacation Full-time employees with less than five years of service earn 8 hours per month. Part-time employees with less than five years of service earn 6 hours per month. City Holidays Holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The Following are Additional
Benefits
the City Offers: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Deferred Compensation Voluntary Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Short Term Disability Long Term Disability (LTD) Injury Leave Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) Military Leave Jury Duty Tuition Assistance Credit Union Recreation Facilities Employees are eligible for free general admission into the city’s recreation centers, swimming pools and Bear Creek Lake Park. Wellness Programs Value-Added Benefits