Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Supervisor VI (sign and paint shop), this position installs, maintains, removes and manufactures signs, detours and pavement markings.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assembles, installs, removes and maintains traffic, informational and specialty signs and support systems.
• Assembles, installs, removes, inspects and maintains traffic detours and crash barriers.
• Installs, removes and maintains parking meter posts.
• Participates in the annual paint programs, including painting crosswalks, chevrons and parking stalls and graffiti control.
• Evaluates existing signs and pavement markings.
• Assembles, installs, removes and maintains streetscape items.
• Operates and maintains related vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains daily work activity logs, material and maintenance records.
• Participates in shop and yard maintenance.
• Assists with sign manufacturing.
• Participates in the salvage of materials.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Training Requirements: 

• Grade 12 education.
• Successful completion of, or ability to complete successfully, a recognized signing and detouring course.
• Two years’ related experience in public works construction and maintenance.
• Possession of a valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver's Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Possession of a valid first aid certificate.
   

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Knowledge and skill in the use of equipment, materials and techniques used in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices.
• Knowledge of City's work zone traffic control procedures
• Knowledge of practices and principles involved in the use of traffic control devices.
• Ability to read and comprehend engineering drawings as related to sign, detour and pavement marking and streetscaping installations.
• Ability to apply WHMIS health and safety standards.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties under all weather conditions.