Transportation Technician: Trainee - Operator

The Transportation Technician performs a variety of skilled work in the operation, maintenance, repair, and construction of City transportation and traffic facilities; signs and roadway markings, traffic operations and control devices; stormwater management facilities; water distribution and wastewater collection facilities; landscaping and natural areas; and related infrastructure and equipment.

Executes duties based on established plans and in response to changing priorities and emergencies.

Operates light to heavy equipment and specialty tools in the performance of duties.

Transportation Trainee: This is an entry level position, and the employee is expected to assist and learn the foundational knowledge in roadway and transportation infrastructure maintenance and operations.

Trainee receives Commercial Driver's License training and is required to obtain license within 12 months from hire date.

Transportation Tech I: This is an entry level position, and the employee is expected to assist and learn the foundational knowledge in roadway and or utility infrastructure maintenance and operations.

Commercial Driver's License or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date.

Transportation Tech II: This position is intermediate level, and employees generally have related experience and perform routine and less complex duties as more experienced is gained.

Commercial Driver's License is required.

Operator: This position is skilled/experienced employees and can perform complex duties and repairs and can perform the full array of duties within the role.

Proficiently operates and maintains a variety of equipment and trains others on its safe and effective use.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATAIONS:

TRANSPORTATION TRAINEE:

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent.

Must have Flagger certification and CDL or have the ability to obtain both within 12 months of hire.

EXPERIENCE: Little to basic experience with maintenance, equipment operation, construction, plumbing, or a related field desired.

TRANSPORTATION TECHNICIAN I:

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent.

Must either Flagger certification and CDL, or the ability to obtain both within 6 months of hire.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Proficiency with Backhoe, Grader, Loader, Vacuum Truck, and CCTV Truck; Traffic Control Technician (TCT); IMSA Sign/Pavement Marking Tech I Certification; Erosion Control Certification; Basic Utilities Locating; Basic Water Meter Knowledge; Basic Backflow Certification.

EXPERIENCE: One year experience required for Technician.

Previous outside experience will count toward criteria to advance to higher levels, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

TRANSPORTATION TECHNICIAN II:

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent.

Must have Flagger certification and CDL, or ability to obtain both within 6 months of ...