This recruitment is open until the position is filled.
Salary Range:
$21.58 to $29.03 Hourly
The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
· Pay Increases occur July 1 of each year
· Uniform Credit, Jeans and Safety Boot Allowance
· 12 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
· Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month
· Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
· Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
· Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
· Medical Reimbursement Program; $53/month
· Tuition Reimbursement; $6,000/year
· Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.41% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
· Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:
Department / Division:
Engineering & Transportation / Transportation / Signing & Striping
Job Type:
Full-Time Regular
This position is classified as safety sensitive.
Schedule:
Monday thru Thursday; 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Job Number:
RC# 901582
DESCRIPTION
The Sign Technician is an essential position that is responsible for performing skilled work in the fabrication, design and layout of City signs, logos and insignias, and to assist with the installation and maintenance of traffic signs, markings and roadway striping. This position is responsible for the fabrication of signs and maintains the inventory of over 32,000 right-of-way signs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Work Experience:
Requires two (2) years of experience in computer graphic design or screen-printing production. One (1) year of experience in the installation or maintenance of traffic signs, markings, or roadway striping, public ROW signs format, design, fabrication or installation.
Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.
Education:
Requires a High School Diploma, GED or equivalency supplemented by vocational school or college level coursework in graphics, fine arts or a degree related to the core functions of this position. An associate degree is preferred.
The term “equivalent” means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal time increments for college-level education, for example: one year of additional directly related work experience will substitute for one year of college education (30 credit hours).
Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:
· Possession of a valid driver’s license.
· Possession of, or required to obtain within one (1) year of hire, International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA), Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician, Signs and Pavement Markings Technician Level I & Level II certifications.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:
· Criminal history background investigation
· Post offer/pre-employment drug screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational.
· Post offer/pre-employment physical
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:
Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ
This position is FLSA Non- Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.
Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employees Association (UAEA).
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.