ABOUT THESE POSITIONS
The Street Transportation Department provides for the safe, efficient, and convenient movement of people and goods on city streets, and supports citywide construction projects through the office of the City Engineer.
Sign Specialist II – Street Transportation
The Street Transportation Department is hiring for Sign Specialist II. This position performs skilled tasks in the design and fabrication of signs. Duties include using specialized computers, scanners, software, plotters, silk screening equipment, engravers, and other processes to create standard or customized signs. Types of signs produced include traffic signs and other exterior signs, as well as interior building signs such as directional signs, ADA and life safety signs, banners, and name plates. Types of sign material include aluminum, vinyl, plastic, brass, glass, and wood, among others. Work involves interacting with customers or vendors to discuss needs and to advise on different methods, materials, wording, and size/placement of signs. Incumbents often work independently and exercise discretion and judgment for such tasks as editing graphics, mixing paint or inks, designing signs, fabricating signs, installing signs, and maximizing the capabilities of the sign-making computers, software, and other equipment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Three years of experience in sign production,
- Including experience with computerized sign making equipment and silk screening.
- The City job description can be found here.
- All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
- For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
- Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
The City of Phoenix has paused plans to implement a federal mandate requiring all city employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. This decision comes after a series of legal challenges and a ruling from a federal judge which temporarily halts the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors nationwide. If the requirement is reinstated, the City of Phoenix may require new hires to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status as a condition of employment. After a conditional offer has been extended, candidates may request a reasonable accommodation based on a medical disability or for sincerely held religious beliefs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS – The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:
- Experience with computerized sign making equipment and silk screening.
- Experience operating power tools, laminator, and Vinyl Plotter.
- Experience using modern sign-making technology and software such as Flexi Sign, Gerber Omega, Corel Draw, Photo Shop, Adobe Illustrator.
- Moving objects weighing up to 20 pounds long distances or 50 pounds short distances may be required.
Recruitment closes September 6, 2022. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.
For more information and apply, check out the City of Phoenix Job Site.
Job Title: Sign Specialist II – Street Transportation
Salary Range: $18.18 (minimum) – $24.96 (maximum) hourly / $37,814.40 – $51,916.80 annually
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Location: Technical & Trades
Job ID: 46572
Signing and Striping Shop Trades Helper
The Street Transportation Department currently has vacancies in the Signing and Striping Section of the Traffic Services Division. This section is responsible for the installation and maintenance of all traffic control signs and pavement markings in the City of Phoenix across a street network of over 5,000 miles of public roadways. This function is essential to Traffic Services’ mission to ensure the safety and mobility of people, goods, and services throughout the City of Phoenix.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Two years of experience assisting a skilled trades person or performing manual work which involved the use of an acquired skill
- Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted
- The City job description can be found here.
- All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
- For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
- Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
- Some positions may require a class A or B Commercial Driver License Instructional Permit at the time of hire. Individuals may be required to pass an Arizona Department of Transportation physical exam and possess the appropriate commercial driver’s license (CDL). Pre-employment drug testing is required for CDL positions. Employees in CDL positions will be subject to unannounced alcohol and drug testing as a condition of continued employment
The City of Phoenix has paused plans to implement a federal mandate requiring all city employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. This decision comes after a series of legal challenges and a ruling from a federal judge which temporarily halts the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors nationwide. If the requirement is reinstated, the City of Phoenix may require new hires to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status as a condition of employment. After a conditional offer has been extended, candidates may request a reasonable accommodation based on a medical disability or for sincerely held religious beliefs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS – The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:
- Working irregular hours, second or third shift, weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required.
- Moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds will be required.
- Requires working for prolonged periods standing in one location, and/or walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces.
Recruitment closes August 29, 2022. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.
For more information and apply, check out the City of Phoenix Job Site.
Job Title: Signing and Striping Shop Trades Helper
Salary Range: $17.05 (minimum) – $22.95 (maximum) hourly / $35,464.00 – $47,736.00 annually
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Location: Technical & Trades
Job ID: 46559
