TRAFFIC SIGN WORKER

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without the big city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, bringing together its unsurpassed charm with top-flight arts and cultural attractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational opportunities, and great restaurants.

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

Traffic Sign Installation

• Install, maintain, and repair all traffic control signs within a given district; determine proper location and message on missing or replaced signs.
• Initiate and implement the annual sign replacement program within an assigned district.
• Inspect and replace signs.
• Initiate record changes and ensure the accuracy of computerized sign records.

Equipment Maintenance and Safety

• Ensure the care and operation of related mechanical and vehicle equipment.
• Perform all work in a safe manner in accordance with departmental policies, laws, and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

The Traffic Sign Worker must be willing and able to do the following:

• Work outdoors in variable and extreme weather conditions (e.g., heat, cold, rain, wind, and snow).
• Have manual dexterity and strength to use various hand tools and power tools properly and safely.
• Perform physical activities in work environments that require walking and standing, climbing stairs, ladders and scaffolding, crawling, crouching, stooping, kneeling, reaching, balancing, pushing, and pulling.
• Properly lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. alone or up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Work in a noisy, distracting environment.
• Work in all City of Milwaukee neighborhoods within city limits.

The pre-employment medical requirements for this position include the following:

• Physical Exam with lift test
• Vision Exam
• Audio-Gram
• Drug Screen

1. Six months of full-time experience working in maintenance, performing mechanical repairs, or working as a construction laborer.
2. Valid driver’s license at time of application and throughout the selection process. NOTE: Valid Wisconsin driver license required at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Technical

• Ability to read and understand documents, such as work rules, policies, operating manuals, and signs.
• Ability to organize and complete work assignments while adhering to deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret street maps and navigate throughout the City of Milwaukee.
• Ability to use hand tools and light power tools properly and safely.
• Ability to always exercise care and good judgment regarding safety, abiding by safety-related policies, laws, and OSHA regulations.
• Situational awareness.

Interpersonal and Judgment

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Written communication skills to summarize data and prepare reports.
• Verbal communication skills to effectively convey information to other staff and managers.
• Customer service skills and ability to interact with the public in a polite, calm manner.
• Ability to work cooperatively, effectively, and fairly with coworkers and residents whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.

The current salary range (Pay Range 8DN) is $51,816 annually, and the current resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $53,370.

BENEFITS

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a structured interview, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE – The selection process will be held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.

• Applications and transcripts should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

EEO Code = 805

“The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.”