The City of Pittsfield\'s Department of Public Services is seeking to
fill the position of Traffic Maintenance Person. The individual
installs, maintains, adjusts and repairs traffic/street/informational
signs, minor street light maintenance, public parking meters (on-street
and off-street locations). Works during non-weather related as well as
weather related events, including snow removal operations. Conducts
general maintenance in buildings, grounds, parking garages and other
city owned properties. Operates equipment, man lifts, plows, blowers,
chippers, compacters, chainsaws, weed whackers, pavement breakers,
drills, saws, torches, welders. Manufactures signs using computers and
state of the art associated sign making equipment. Work environment is
inside and outside, throughout the year. We are an affirmative
action/equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a multicultural
work force, excellence in public service, and on-going mutual respect in
our working relationships. We strongly encourage people of color, people
with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, bilingualists, and people from
other underrepresented groups to apply for our open positions -
recognizing and respecting that diverse perspectives and experiences are
valuable to our team and essential to our public service.
RESPONSIBILITIES - Manufactures and installs signs throughout the city,
parking lots and buildings. Maintains sign shop and inventory control. -
Maintains, adjusts and repairs traffic signal hardware and supports
contracted electrical repairs to same. Support inventory, tracking and
contracted maintenance of Streetlights. - Installs, maintains and
repairs public parking meters. - Conducts night surveys of streetlight
conditions. - Trims, cuts and maintains city trees and vegetation. -
Installs, maintains, modifies, adjusts and repairs building and
equipment used in the traffic division. - Implements the operation for
striping streets, crosswalks, parking areas, as well as legends. -
Maintains painting equipment, the layout and use of the painting and
striping. - Supervises contractors while performing the above work.
Incidentally may supervise workers at a lower or equal level. - Operates
bucket trucks and man lifts and is comfortable working with heights,
maintaining traffic and street lights and tree work. May operate motor
and power equipment for assigned duties. - Performs related unskilled
labor duties such as; cleaning, picking up litter and debris, emptying
trash, graffiti removal and cleaning restrooms. - Able to maintain and
safely operate chain saws and other mowing and trimming equipment. -
Participates in snow removal operations. - Performs other duties as
required. QUALIFICATIONS - High school diploma or equivalent. - Valid
Class D driver\'s license. - One year of acceptable related work
experience including the use of relevant equipment and computers. -
Proficiency in the use of computers, software and associated sign making
equipment. Proper spelling and grammar is essential. - Thorough
understanding of MUTCD sign policy. - Skilled in the use of hand tools,
manual and power actuated shop equipment for the repair of DPS
projects. - Demonstrated ability to read and use drawings and maps. -
Must have experience working both inside and outside of facilities. -
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to deal effectively and interact
with people on an up-beat and friendly basis, regardless of
circumstances, with the public and employees HOURS 40 Hours per week
7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday SALARY Starting rate \$17.68 - \$18.75
per hour Annual increases up to \$24.47 per hour