Job Description Summary

Department - Transportation

Job Description

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5799 - Transportation Maintenance Specialist I

Salary Grade: 6

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $21.76 - $25.56 Per Hour 

Pay Range: $21.76 - $29.36 Per Hour 

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

Pima County Department of Transportation is seeking a dedicated and motivated Transportation Maintenance Specialist I to join our Signing team!

This hands-on, field-based position is responsible for installing and maintaining ground-mounted traffic signs and accurately documenting work using computerized management and sign inventory systems. Be part of a highly dedicated team and play a key role in enhancing mobility across Pima County’s transportation network!

Position works four, ten-hour shifts Monday-Thursday, 5:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Periodic on-call overtime is required (nights, weekends and holidays).

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

In Many Settings:

• Performs skilled analysis and repair of equipment, systems and vehicles;
• Leads others in highly skilled fabrication or modifications of existing or proposed equipment, facilities, systems or their components from verbal directions, sketches, plans, engineering drawings or technical references;
• Inspects, services and maintains assigned tools, equipment and vehicles;
• Performs quality control analysis on equipment or supported systems for proper functioning and performs remedial actions necessary to assure optimum operations;
• Inspects, approves or certifies work of others (if certified or authorized to do so);
• Maintains comprehensive activity, operations, service and usage records on supported vehicles, equipment and systems;
• Prepares estimates for unique or complex operations, maintenance and special projects from rough sketches and engineering plans or drawings, and documents use and expenditure of materials, supplies and equipment;
• Prepares sketches and drawings for work proposed or in-progress to communicate needed information to supervisors, subordinates and contractors;
• Coordinates own or work-unit activities with other work-units, agencies or contractors to assure optimal use of available resources and to minimize disruptions of service or support;
• Monitors contractor performance (including contractor-supplied goods and services);
• Stores, handles, uses and disposes of hazardous materials required, encountered or generated in work activities.

 
Facility/Grounds Maintenance Settings:

• Supervises and participates in cutting, trimming, seeding, fertilization, and application of herbicides/pesticides to turf grasses, soils, trees and ornamental shrubs;
• Identifies common and abnormal conditions and diseases of turf grasses, trees and ornamental shrubs and directs appropriate remedial actions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of an industry-recognized apprenticeship program in the specific trade or craft appropriate to assigned duties and one year of journey-level experience in the same trade, craft or operational area of required expertise.

(Relevant education may substitute for up to six months of the aforementioned experience.)

OR:

Five years of journey-level experience in the trade, craft or operational area of required expertise.

(Relevant education may substitute for up to two and one half years of the aforementioned experience.)

OR:

Two years of experience with Pima County as a Trades Maintenance Technician in the specific trade, craft, specialty or operational area of required expertise.  

(Some positions may require additional specialized training and/or experience.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application. 
 
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Experience installing and maintaining traffic signing.
• Experience using asset management software (e.g. Maximo, etc.) and field inventory databases (e.g., Desktop Sign Editor, Cartegraph etc.).
• Experience using sign installation tools, hardware, and techniques.
• Experience operating one (1) ton or heavier vehicles, skid steers, forklifts, and concrete mixers.
• Experience setting up and removing temporary traffic control.

Selection Procedure: 
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.  

 

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. Some positions require Arizona certification as an herbicide/pesticide applicator or backflow device inspector/repair person or installer, etc. at the time of appointment or prior to completion of an initial/promotional probation period. Some positions must obtain and maintain certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Some positions require a valid Arizona commercial driver license (CDL) with appropriate endorsement(s) at the time of appointment, or prior to completion of an initial/promotional probation period. Positions requiring a CDL are also subject to applicable State of Arizona and federal standards, rules, and regulations on physical requirements including drug and alcohol testing.  Failure to obtain/maintain the required certifications/licenses shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: Due to the need for access to law enforcement, detention or correctional facilities, some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by law enforcement agencies. Some positions carry the risk of exposure to infectious diseases, blood-borne pathogens, asbestos or wastewater products, therefore special medical screening prior to or during employment may be necessary to assure employee health and safety. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship. This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen, which may include respirator fit test.
 
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Some positions require the ability to: lift and carry up to seventy-five pounds; safely operate assigned vehicles and other powered equipment; work in extremes of heat, humidity, dust, cold; safely wear required safety clothing/equipment; work with on in the presence of obnoxious odors; work with noxious or potentially hazardous chemicals, compounds or products; ascend and descend ladders and stairs to reach and work upon elevated or below-grade work platforms and job sites; differentiate between colors. Action Activity - bending and reaching; Motion Activity - simple and firm grasping and fine movement; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas, behind themselves and equipment alarms; Speaking Activity - in person and on the phone; Vision - operate a motor vehicle, operate machinery, operate forklift/power equipment; distinguish colors, have depth perception and have peripheral vision. Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.