Operations Technician- Streets at City of South Bend

SALARY: up to $21.55 per hourSUMMARYPerforms tasks related to signage lighting marking maintaining and improving the public right-of-way and public facilities in the City as assigned to the Bureau. Does related work as assigned under direct or indirect supervision.As a leader and employee of the City of South Bend you are called upon to serve in a manner that supports Our Core Values: Excellence Accountability Innovation Inclusion and Empowerment as you carry out our primary employee expectations: Champion Values & Organizational Pride Champion Operational Excellence Make Sound Decisions Embrace Coaching and Accountability Communicate with Excellence Value Diverse People and Perspectives Embrace Personal Development Exhibit a Positive Attitude and Own Your Health Wellness & SafetyQUALIFICATIONSTo successfully perform in this position an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Have or be able to obtain IMSA Work Zone Training within 1 calendar year upon hiring.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Operate and drive 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and dump trucks with or without snowplow and salt spreader attachment bucket truck and forklift. Operate maintain and repair paint striping machines and other specialized equipment; operate self-propelled striping machines. Apply paint to pavement traffic devices and equipment. Cut metal to size assemble traffic control devices. Install posts signs and other traffic control devices to provide for traffic control in work zones for parades and special events detours and other traffic restrictions. Trim weeds brush limbs and other debris to ensure there is no interference with traffic and traffic control signs and devices. Assist with updates and maintenance of sign inventory with written and/or automated systems. Assist lighting crew in all aspects of construction and/or electrical work assists with bulb changes and State County and City inspections. Operate retro-reflectometer. Work in high-lift bucket and platform trucks above ground to heights of 50 feet. Plow snow as required. Ability to use laptop/tablet to be able to report and maintain GIS Maps.NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Must be able to perform very strenuous work in extremely adverse weather conditions. Know work crew practices basic safety and traffic rules and regulations and work within a team environment. Provide labor to assist other bureaus and divisions. Assuming additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. Maintain workspaces within Public Works Building and any equipment assigned Be available for weekday weekend and holiday stand-by.KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED Ability to read and write. Clean driving record.LICENSE REQUIREMENTSMust have or be able to obtain a Class A or Class B Commercial Drivers license within 60 working days with endorsements as noted:Class A Commercial Drivers License: Class B Commercial Drivers License:Air brake Air BrakeCombination Vehicle TankerTOOLS USEDJack hammer post pounder/puller miscellaneous hand tools and shop tools.WORK ENVIRONMENTMost if not all work to be performed occurs outdoors. Applicant must be able to work in extremely adverse weather conditions and/or environment. Must be able to climb into truck beds; lift or assist in lifting up to 120 pounds; push or pull equipment into position and be able to perform very strenuous physical work. May be exposed to oil and grease solvents and other chemicals. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to random testing for drugs and alcohol in accordance with City policy.REQUIRED:Pre-employment drug screen CDL Drivers License Background Check.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerRequired Experience:IC Key Skills Six Sigma,Lean,Management Experience,Process Improvement,Microsoft Outlook,Analysis Skills,Warehouse Management System,Operations Management,Kaizen,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Retail Management Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1