Public Works Traffic Painter

THE AGENCY

The mission of Public Works is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Alameda County by providing a safe, well-maintained, and lasting public works infrastructure through accessible, responsive and effective services.

Public services provided by the Alameda County Public Works Agency include flood and storm water pollution control, transportation planning and design, roadway and flood control maintenance and inspection, and construction and building inspections.

The goals of the Agency are to keep roads safe and well maintained, provide the highest level of flood protection, provide service levels that optimize infrastructure life cycles, minimize deferred maintenance, ensure that development and construction adhere to applicable State and County rules, optimize disaster preparedness, response and recover, ensure that the Agency’s operations and services minimize negative impacts on the environment, and sustain and advance County and Agency programs through a vital business and administrative support system.

For more information about the Alameda County Public Works Agency, please visit their website at www.acgov.org/pwa.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, of a Field Maintenance Supervisor, works in Traffic Safety Services. Provides oversight and technical direction to a crew of traffic safety staff in line and legend painting, worded traffic control markings on pavement; install traffic warning signs; paint guards, barricades, raised traffic bars and similar devices; and to do related work as required.  

This classification is found in the Maintenance and Operations Division of the Public Works Agency.  The Public Works Traffic Painter is distinguished from Crew Leader in that the latter works with crews assigned to road and flood control maintenance, construction and repair, while the former oversees the work of a crew primarily responsible for Traffic markings. 

For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Public Works Traffic Painter (#9576)

EITHER I  

Experience:  The equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience as a Traffic Painter in the Alameda County classified service.   

OR II  

Experience:  The equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience as a Laborer in the Traffic Safety division of the Maintenance and Operations Department in the Alameda County classified service.  

OR III  

Experience:  The equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience in traffic painting or general road maintenance or construction work which must have included at least one (1) year providing oversight and direction to small work crews.  

License:  Possession of a valid class C California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.  Candidates must submit evidence from the Department of Motor Vehicles that the candidate has a valid license with no restrictions at the time of hiring.  Must have no moving violations for the previous three (3) years.  

Working Conditions:  

• Subject to 24-hour call out and must actively participate in the program.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work on uneven surfaces.
• Subject to loud noises.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Work in high traffic areas.
• Work in tight spaces subject to bending, stooping, lifting heavy objects, and crawling.
• Lift and work with paints and paint related materials.
• Subject to intense heat while applying paints, chip seals, asphalt, and crack seals.
• May come in contact with poisonous plants, dead or live animals, and hazardous and/or infectious materials.  

NOTE:    The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of:

• Principles of leadership.
• Safe operation of tools and equipment.
• Methods, techniques, materials, and supplies used in traffic painting operations.
• Traffic safety procedures and proper traffic control; and delineation with cones and other safety equipment.
• Use and maintenance of spray guns, brushes, stencils, and other traffic painting equipment.
• Provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code as they apply to traffic painting operations.
• Methods, procedures, materials, equipment, and accepted safety practices used in traffic painting and sign posting in accordance with California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). 

Ability to:  

• Use electronic mobile devices, including laptops or tablets to perform work duties.
• Work carefully and efficiently under hazardous traffic conditions.
• Work independently, identify problems and arrive at logical decisions.
• Paint with proper consistency according to the MUTCD and paint material requirements.
• Operate and maintain a variety of traffic painting equipment.
• Apply paint to various types of surfaces under varying temperature conditions.
• Guide a small crew in the use of traffic painting equipment.
• Provide oversight and direction for a small crew in the use of traffic painting equipment.
• Measure and place traffic line markings accurately according to California MUTCD guidelines.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Keep records and complete AMMS reports.
• Read and interpret road maps.
• Work from blueprints and sketches.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employees discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well-being.  These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

• Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
• Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Share the Savings
• Basic Life Insurance 
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) 
• County Allowance Credit
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

• 12 paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1^st United Services Credit Union 

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement.  This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

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Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.

NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com and Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.

Erika Beams, Human Resources Analyst 
Human Resource Services Division, County of Alameda
Analyst Email Address Link: Erika.Beams@acgov.org | Phone: 510-272-6393
www.acgov.org/hrs

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law.  Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect.  Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.