Traffic Signing & Painting - City of Saskatoon, SK

AI Summary

The City of Saskatoon is hiring a Traffic Signing and Painting specialist for a seasonal full-time role in Saskatoon, SK. This position installs, maintains, and removes various traffic signs, detours, and pavement markings. Key duties include participating in annual painting programs and operating related equipment. Candidates require Grade 12, a recognized signing and detouring course, two years of related public works experience, and a Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver's Licence.

About the Opportunity

This seasonal full-time position with the City of Saskatoon’s Transportation and Construction division offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to public safety and infrastructure. Under the supervision of the Sign and Paint Shop Supervisor, the successful candidate actively installs, maintains, and removes a wide array of traffic, informational, and specialty signs, along with their support systems. This also includes the assembly, installation, and removal of traffic detours and crash barriers, ensuring the smooth flow of city traffic. A significant part of the role involves participating in the annual painting programs, which encompasses painting crosswalks, chevrons, and parking stalls. The incumbent also performs graffiti control, bridge and overpass washing, and spray-booth painting, all crucial aspects of city maintenance. Furthermore, the role requires evaluating existing signs and pavement markings, installing and removing parking meter posts, and maintaining streetscape items. The ability to operate and maintain related vehicles and equipment is essential, as is the task of maintaining daily work activity logs, material, and maintenance records. This position also installs and removes the river boom and participates in general shop and yard maintenance, alongside assisting with sign manufacturing and the salvage of materials. Other related duties are assigned as needed to support the division's operational goals.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

Ideal candidates for this Traffic Signing and Painting role will possess a Grade 12 education and have successfully completed, or demonstrate the ability to successfully complete, a recognized signing and detouring course. Two years of related experience in public works construction and maintenance is a key requirement, providing a solid foundation for the duties involved. Applicants must hold a valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver's Licence and provide a current driver’s abstract from SGI that demonstrates a safe driving record. Possession of a valid first aid certificate is also necessary. The role demands a demonstrated ability to regularly and consistently attend work, ensuring effective operations and service delivery for the City of Saskatoon. Candidates should have knowledge of, and the ability to follow, all applicable procedures and policies, alongside skill in using equipment, materials, and techniques for installing and maintaining traffic control devices. Understanding the practices and principles involved in the use of traffic control devices is crucial. The ability to read and comprehend engineering drawings related to sign, detour, pavement marking, and streetscaping installations is also required. Furthermore, the successful candidate will apply WHMIS health and safety standards, establish and maintain effective working relationships, and work with minimal supervision. Strong communication skills, both oral and written, are important. The physical ability to perform assigned duties under all weather conditions is essential, as this role may involve shift work and weekend work.