Job Summary

Make an impact:
Join our crew and help install and maintain street signs & markings in our community. Are you interested in a stable career with great benefits for your whole family and a predictable schedule with weekends off? Do you have a background in maintenance, repair, and construction of right-of-way improvements in traffic control signs and markings? Then, this position may be for you!

Learn and grow:
Have the chance to work with a solid crew where you get excellent training and support and also be part of a large city organization with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow! This is a great opportunity for stable and reliable work that provides an opportunity to explore the city's career paths, and develop new skills to take on challenging roles in the future.
What you will do:
Manual work in maintenance, repair and construction work. As a member of a crew or individually, the work will involve installation and maintenance of street signs & posts; lane line striping; curb painting; pavement markings & legends; cleaning up transient camps & illegal dump sites; right-of-way mowing; setting up traffic control for work zones, planned special events and emergency road closures. As a Signs and Markings Worker you will use tools such as post hole diggers, digging bar, propane torch, hand & power tools and other related tools as required. The work is performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions and involves working in the right of way of high urban traffic areas.

What can we offer you for all your hard work?

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
• Competitive pay.
• Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
• Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary long-term care.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee health clinic.
• Position schedule is Monday thru Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm.

What are the minimum qualifications?

• Must pass the pre-employment background check, physical exam, and drug test (including marijuana).
• Must have a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or the ability to obtain it within six months from date of hire and have a driving record that meets the City of Salem’s driving standards.
• Two years’ experience in maintenance, repair, and construction of right-of-way improvements in traffic control signs and markings.

What you will bring along:

• Experience in construction and maintenance work with sign and post installation; durable pavement markings and setting up traffic control; operating a variety of equipment.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of tools, materials & equipment involved in the maintenance and installation of traffic control devices.
• Knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (M.U.T.C.D.) and State Revisions; traffic laws, occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary in maintenance work in the public rights of way.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; access a computerized inventory system on a daily basis; read maps; interpret plans and specifications and keep records of time and materials used.

About us:
The Public Works Department values employees and their professional development. If you are someone that takes pride in collaborating on innovative ideas, proactively responding to community needs, and being a good environmental and financial steward, we look forward to meeting you! The Public Works Department promotes a healthy work life balance, while maintaining the utmost dedication to the health, safety and welfare of our community, including our team!

The City of Salem is the second largest City in the State of Oregon. Located in the lush Willamette Valley, Salem is the capital city of Oregon with a population over 170,000. Centrally located, Salem is 47 miles south of Portland and an hour from the Cascade Mountains to the east and an hour from the ocean beaches to the west. Salem is an exceptional community for living and working with exciting new and comfortable well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings.

A full-service City, Salem has eight primary departments: Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Urban Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City has five labor unions and employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members. The Urban Renewal Agency and the Salem Housing Authority are separate municipal corporations. The Agency contracts with the City for services and the Authority is led by the Housing Administrator within the Urban Development department.

Where can I find out more about the position?
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for PW Signs & Markings Worker or view by clicking here.

How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.

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