Transportation Technician (Architecture)
Transportation Technician
Starting Rate: $27.82/Hour
Benefits offered for this opportunity: AFSCME Benefits Summary
The starting rate is $27.82. After hire, pay increases are dependent on length of service, advancement in the position, and other contractual factors.
This position is represented by the AFSCME union. For more information reference the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement: AFSCME Union Contract
*The City of Ann Arbor offers a competitive wage and benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave.
Role Summary
To install, inspect, maintain and repair traffic signs, signals, streetlights and communication systems.
Training and Experience (position requirements at entry)
- High School Diploma/G.E.D.
- CDL B within 3 months
- Forklift Operator's Permit (obtained in 2 years)
- Aerial Work Platform Operator's Permit (obtain in 2 years)
- Intermediate knowledge of traffic theory; signals operations; safety requirements for high-risk work zones
- Advanced knowledge of: street light construction, where city equipment is located
- Ability to: read blueprints; use test equipment
- Knowledge of soldering and welding
- Knowledge of at least one of the following:
- Radio System Repair and System Repair and Maintenance or Traffic Signal Level I Certification
- And/or Signs and Marking Level I Certification
- Demonstrated ability to meet performance standards for 6 of 9 key proficiencies (2 each in signs, signals, and radio shop):
- Power restoration (required) (Signals and Radio Shop)
- Miss DIG (required) (Signals and Radio Shop)
- Intersection construction/upgrade (Signs and Signals)
- Street light construction inspection (Signals)
- Sign restoration (Signs)
- Maintenance of sign shop equipment and sign computer (Signs)
- Installation/removal of top light (Radio Shop)
View Additional Requirements and Information at: Transportation Technician Job Description
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