Job: Traffic Technician Maintenance Worker
Job Description
Job Type: Seasonal, Hourly
Wage: $18.50/hr.
Location: Grand Junction, CO.
Job Description:
About the Position:
Under direct supervision of a Crew Leader, lay out, stripe, paint, and maintain road lane lines, centerlines, crosswalks, turn arrows, stop bars, parking stalls, and other pavement markings. Assist with the removal, installation, and maintenance of traffic control devices; maintain accurate and up-to-date paper and computer records related to a particular area of assignment.
Under direct supervision of a Crew Leader, lay out, stripe, paint, and maintain road lane lines, centerlines, crosswalks, turn arrows, stop bars, parking stalls, and other pavement markings. Assist with the removal, installation, and maintenance of traffic control devices; maintain accurate and up-to-date paper and computer records related to a particular area of assignment.
About Our Traffic Operations Division:
The traffic operations division is responsible for installing pavement markings and striping the City of Grand Junction roadways. We also fabricate, install, and maintain all signs within City limits. Members of our team are self-starters with a positive attitude and a dedicated work ethic. If this sounds like you, consider joining us for this seasonal opportunity to work outdoors and contribute to the safety of our community.
About Our Culture:
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.
Duties
What You’ll Do:
- Tail trucking for striping operations
- Tabbing and street layout
- Sign fabrication and installation
- Install pavement markings
Qualifications
This position is a safety sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.
What We’re Looking For:
- Must be 18+ years of age.
- Applicants must be able to successfully pass a drug screen, background check, and, if required for the specific position, a physical examination.
- Possession or the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Driver's License.
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
Notice to Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.
Supplemental Information
Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.
Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!
At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.
**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.