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Description

The City of Richmond, Department of Public Works is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Maintenance Technician, Senior with the Traffic Engineering Division. The incumbent is responsible for performing tasks installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signage and signals.

Duties include but are not limited to

Performing, assigning and maintaining tasks to assistants/ helpers; supervising work to ensure standards are met;
Generating work orders, maintaining records and work order files;
Install, repair, clean and maintain regulatory, wayfinding, warning, temporary waring, and parking signs.
Removing, installing, maintaining all signs, signpost, and other traffic control devices, throughout the City;
Performing routine maintenance for assigned equipment;
Maintaining and cleaning sign shop, equipment, facilities exterior yard, and regulatory signage, properly storing all items, and ensuring safe and clean environment;
Using post drivers, sign making system, hand tools;
Responsible for operating a forklift, maintaining, and properly storing equipment, tools, and signage;
Must adhere to established safety guidelines and procedures to minimize accidents and injuries.
Performing other related duties as required.

**City of Richmond Public Works employees who work in this class are considered Essential Personnel and will be required to work during declared emergencies and major weather events.**

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED;
Three (3) years of experience, based on assignment;
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Some positions may require a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire.
Some assignments may require a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Commercial Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
If assigned to road maintenance, may require Hazmat and Tanker license.

PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Selected candidate must have a commercial driver license (CDL) or have a commercial driver learner's permit and a scheduled appointment with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles to complete any remaining requirements prior to consideration.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

· Traffic Control Regulations
- Understanding of MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) standards.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal road signage regulations.
· Construction and Installation Methods
- Familiarity with tools, materials, and installation methods for signs (e.g., posts, anchors, adhesives, brackets).
· Occupational Safety
- Knowledge of safety practices related to construction zones, signage installation, and equipment operation (e.g., PPE requirements, fall protection, hazard identification).

Skills (some combination of the following):

Closing work orders
Communicating knowledge of park lands and recreational opportunities to the public effectively
Communicating with various internal and external departments
Completing administrative supervisory duties and various paperwork
Conducting inventory checks
Ensuring vehicles are in good working order
Excavating underground structures and pipelines
Helping employees in skilled trades
Maintaining equipment and machinery
Managing limited time effectively for the greatest task completion rate
Pulling and parking trailers
Removing snow when necessary
Responding to emergency events
Setting up job sites with cones/signs
Stocking vehicle with necessary supplies
Using radios and phones

Abilities (some combination of the following):

Physical dexterity
Work with vendors
Problem solve
Self-motivate
Communicate
Manage time effectively

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions; frequently climb, balance, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift; and occasionally stoop, crawl, finger, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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