Traffic Worker Trainee

THE POSITION THIS JOB POSTING WILL AUTOMATICALLY CLOSE UPON THE RECEIPT OF 75 APPLICATIONS OR AT THE FINAL FILING DEADLINE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. The purpose of this position is to perform semi-skilled work involving the manufacture, installation, and maintenance of traffic directional and informational signs and the layout, painting and application of street markings, striping, lines and directional messages on City street and parking lot surfaces. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Traffic Worker Trainee is the entry-level classification filled with multiple incumbents. Incumbents are responsible for performing a wide range of installation, repair and maintenance work related to traffic signs and street markings and work is generally observed and reviewed both during performance and upon completion. This classification is distinguished from the next higher-level classification of Traffic Worker I in that the former performs entry-level work and does not require previous traffic safety experience. Some positions in the Traffic Worker classification series are flexibly staffed at the trainee, I, II, and III levels. Appointment to the higher classification requires that the employee be performing substantially the full range of duties for the classification and meet the qualification standards for the classification. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Direct supervision is provided by a Traffic Supervisor or other higher-level personnel. This classification does not supervise. Essential Duties And Responsibilities This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the classification. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this classification. Assist and participate in the preparation and manufacture of traffic, directional, and informational City signs.Layout and paint lanes, parking lots, and curbs.Operate sign marking equipment such as, but not limited to, stencils, pipe threaders, power saws, power tools, and hand tools.Operate, maintain, and repair specialized and complex street marking equipment such as, but not limited to, jackhammers, grinders, paint applicators, and thermoplastic equipment. Operate and drive a variety of vehicles and mobile equipment, such as forklifts, skid steers, overhead lift trucks, and similar material-handling and construction equipment.Set up and remove barricades, cones, and warning signs.Remove obsolete traffic markings on street surfaces using grinding and power equipment.Perform related work of a similar nature and level as assigned. Qualifications Knowledge of: The care and use of mechanical tools and equipment used in rough carpentry, painting, and digging. Skill In Read, interpret, and apply information from maps, blueprints, construction plans, and drawings.Use assigned equipment while performing work at elevated heights for sign placement.Use of modern office equipment, including computers, computer applications, and computer software, to accomplish a variety of tasks. Education None Experience Six (6) months of experience using simple carpenter and mechanical hand tools and small power, painting and digging tools. Substitution The completion of a certified program from an accredited college or university in painting, construction, or mechanics may substitute for the required experience. PROOF OF EDUCATION Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credential's evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment. Special Qualifications Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Assessment If considered for appointment, candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test. Probationary Period Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status. THE SELECTION PROCEDURE Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox. Application:(Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline or upon the receipt of 75 applications; whichever occurs first;Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply. Training and Experience Exam: (Weighted 100%) –The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions. Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Traffic Worker Trainee examination. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)– All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department. 5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan / fingerprinting; review by Human Resources, a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and / or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment. Questions For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process: Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process. For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627. Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment; Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org;orCall the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726 Bilingual Pay Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary. Pension Reform Act The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Additional Information Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf Union Contracts:https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf 01 APPLICATION: I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Applicant Resources Page for the Employment Qualifications Guide: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment Yes 02 PROOF OF EDUCATION: To qualify for this classification you may use education or experience as listed in the substitution option to provide required knowledge, skills, and abilities. I understand proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment if I am using education to qualify for this position. Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Proof of Education Requirements (https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment) for information on accepted documentation. Yes 03 EDUCATION CONFIRMATION: If I am using education to qualify for this position, I attest I possess or will possess completion of a certified program from an accredited college or university in painting, construction, or mechanics by time of appointment if I am selected for this position. YesNo 04 DRIVER'S LICENSE CONFIRMATION: I attest I possess or will possess a valid California Class C Driver's License by the time of appointment if I am selected for this position. YesNo 05 TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION: The following questions are the Training and Experience (T&E) Examination. In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, applicants must complete and submit online responses to the T&E questions. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. Therefore, your responses to the T&E Exam questions should be thorough and complete because the exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. In accordance with the City of Sacramento's Racial and Gender Equity Action Plan (RGEAP), this examination contains non-binary names and pronouns. For additional information regarding the City's RGEAP, please copy and paste the following link into a web browser: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/Divisions/ode/workforce-equity-documents/Full-RGEAP.pdf I understand and agree to the above instructions. Yes 06 Select the one option that best describes your experience and/or education caring for and using mechanical tools and equipment used in rough carpentry, painting and digging. One year or moreAt least nine months, but less than one yearAt least six months, but less than nine monthsAt least three months, but less than six monthsLess than three months 07 Select all the boxes that best describe the equipment and tools you are familiar with and know their purpose. BroomShovelHammerSledgehammerBox and/or turn wrenchHand drillTurn drillPipe threaderPower sawPost hole diggerNone of the above Required Question