Traffic Signs & Markings Apprentice

Job Description:

Traffic Signs & Markings Apprentice

Description

Job Summary:

The Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) is nationally recognized and registered with the United States Department of Labor. This one-year (2000 hour) program will provide in-depth training (both on the job and classroom) to prepare participants for a fully operational Traffic Signal Technician position. Apprentices will be assigned to a seasoned professional as a mentor for the duration of the program. Upon successful completion, participants will receive national certification. For more information on apprenticeships in Colorado, go to https://apprenticeship.colorado.gov/apprenticeship-for-career-seekers.

The Traffic Signs and Markings apprentice will assist the Traffic Division in all efforts associated with traffic signs and markings throughout the City in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

The hiring range for this position is $21.02- $24.50 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. First reading of applicants to take place on: Tuesday, 4/7/26.

This apprenticeship is a 12 month max, part year, 40 hour per week position with Medical coverage benefit option only.

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Essential Functions:

• Drive, operate, and maintenance of long line striping truck.
• Pavement Marking
• Install roadway pavement markings such as crosswalks, arrows, only's, bike symbols, and long line striping throughout the city in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Responsible for maintaining all equipment associated with the painting operation.
• Signs
• Maintains repairs, installs and manufactures traffic signs within the City of Loveland right of way. This includes state highways US 34, US 287 and SH 402 maintained by the City of Loveland. Maintains and assists with GIS data based sign inventories.
• Manufacture traffic signs using a complex graphic computer based software program.
• Install traffic signs and traffic control devices in accordance with Federal, State, and City standards.
• Inspect and field reviews traffic sign installations in new subdivisions and for City and State roadway projects.
• Assists supervisor with maintaining adequate traffic sign material inventories.

Other Job Functions:

• Maintain all related tools and equipment to insure safe and efficient sign maintenance.
• Assist supervisor with citizen requests and concerns.
• May train seasonal workers.
• Assists with traffic signal/school flasher repair and maintenance or traffic pavement marking installations when needed.
• Assists with snow removal when needed and serves on-call duty for snow-plowing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School graduate or GED required.
• Some p avement Marking: Previous pavement marking experience preferred. Signs: Previous work experience in traffic sign manufacturing, installation, and repair preferred.

Certifications:

• Must possess a commercial driver's license (CDL) permit and be able to obtain a valid Class B CDL within (six) 6 months of hire, training provided by the City of Loveland.
• The apprenticeship program will include training in the following areas for individuals who do not already hold these certifications:
  
  • Colorado Flagger Certification
  • Traffic Control Technician
  • Pavement Marking Technician
  • Traffic Sign Technician
  • Traffic Control Supervisor
  • City of Loveland forklift certification

The CDL license training is subject to the condition that you must repay the City of Loveland three thousand dollars, $3,000.00 in the event you resign or you are terminated for cause within twelve (12) months after your starting date with the City. In such event, you irrevocably authorize repayment of the cost by set-off from any final payment of compensation or reimbursement due to you from the City. Any remaining balance shall be paid in certified funds within thirty (30) days of such resignation or termination date.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Follow oral and written instructions. Communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and citizens on a daily basis.
• Safely operate hand tools and hydraulic tools.
• Learn complex operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of striping truck including learning the computer operation and reporting software for truck.
• Required to learn the installation process of thermoplastic road markings including temporary traffic control.
• Pavement Marking: Requires a high level of technical and mechanical experience to repair and maintain a complex computerized over the road truck mounted striping machine.
• Signs: Interpret construction plans and drawings and construct traffic signs accurately in the field in all types of weather conditions and along roadways that experience heavy traffic conditions. Use personal computers for data entry into the Traffic Division work order system and traffic sign inventory. Required to learn to safely operate aerial lift devices including a bucket truck in a safe and efficient manner.
• Must follow instructions and complete tasks with limited supervision.
• Must read and understand road layout blueprints.

Core Competencies:

Accountability, Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Frequent l ght to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools.
• Frequent e xposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.
• Occasional m oderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions. Frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g., 25-50 lbs) and use of medium weight tools.
• Occasional e xposure to hazardous conditions that may lead to workplace injury such as working in heights, exposure to fly ash and/or energized electrical equipment.

Additional Working Demands / Conditions:

• Subject to call back work and must be capable of responding upon short notice. On-call duty requires ability to respond within 30 minutes to the sign shop located at 105 W. 5th St.

This position is considered essential personnel required to report for duty in response to community emergencies (e.g. natural disaster, fire, flood, blizzard, etc.).

Additional Screening information:

• This position requires a CDL. Employees in this position are subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

With over 300 days of sunshine, and just 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park in the heart of northern Colorado, Loveland is an ideal community for anyone to call home. Known as the Sweetheart City, this vibrant cultural hub is home to nearly 500 sculptures and public art installations, the world-famous Valentine Remail Program, and picturesque views of the Rocky Mountains. The community is bustling with a thriving arts, brewery, foodie, and shopping scene. Enjoy headliner concert and theatre productions, professional hockey events, endless community recreation and open space opportunities, art and sculpture shows, and several local festivals. Loveland also boasts an award-winning golf course and an inclusive library and community center. Loveland, Colorado has EVERYTHING YOU LOVE!

In 2020, Loveland was the only Colorado City to win the Governor’s Award for Downtown Excellence, is the top residential recycling City in the state for 4 consecutive years and has been ranked as one of the top places to live, work and raise a family in the U.S. and as one of the Most Idyllic Picturesque towns in America.

Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization, and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance.

A vibrant community, surrounded by natural beauty, where you belong!

Non-Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Retirement - 457 Plan (employee funded plan)
• Medical Leave - Accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked (up to 48 hours)
• Employees working more than 30 hours per week are eligible to enroll in one of our 2 Medical plan options (per the ACA)

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation.Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a driving record and background check. Selection process will comply with DOT regulations including post-offer drug screening and FMCSA Clearinghouse full query if applicable.