<p>Date Opened: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 12:00 AM</p> <p>Close Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 12:00 AM</p> <p>Department: Transportation Department</p> <p>Equipment Operators</p> <p>Salary: $23.00 - $23.40 Commensurate with Experience</p> <p>Welcome to the City of Charlotte</p> <p>Charlotte is America's Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.</p> <p>Our guiding principles include:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce</p> </li><li> <p>Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development</p> </li><li> <p>Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services</p> </li><li> <p>Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions</p> </li></ul> <p>SUMMARY</p> <p>This position is responsible for the installation and maintenance of various traffic control devices, with a focus on Detector Loops/Light Construction and related specialized equipment. The role involves assisting crews in the installation, maintenance, and repair of Detector Loops. It requires operating specialized equipment and various hand tools used in the traffic control trade. This position works primarily in the Detector Loops Section; however, the position may also involve work in other sections or on specialized projects as needed.</p> <p>Major Duties and Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Install and maintain detector loops. </li><li>Operate a variety of specialized detector loops, equipment, and tools. </li><li>Load and unload materials, supplies, and equipment. </li><li>Ensure all related detector loops tasks are completed correctly and efficiently. </li><li>Maintain detailed work records, including maintenance forms, inventory forms, vehicle inspection forms, daily work logs, and other documentation. </li><li>Set up temporary traffic control, safety cones, and signs according to the CDOT WATCH handbook, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), and specialized training. </li><li>Maintain a safe work environment by following appropriate procedures, utilizing personal protective equipment, and recognizing and reporting unsafe conditions and actions. </li><li>In the absence of the Labor Crew Chief II, oversee crew responsibilities, including but not limited to safety, inventory, working logs, and equipment; interpret signal plans and work orders to determine and confirm proper placement of traffic control devices. </li><li>Perform related work as required. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:</p> <ul> <li>Valid driver's license with the ability to obtain and maintain a City of Charlotte Driving Permit. </li><li>Ability to read and write, including following signal plans that are provided. </li><li>Ability to follow oral and written instructions. </li><li>General knowledge of methods, practices, procedures, work hazards, and equipment used to maintain traffic control devices and construction. </li><li>Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems related to the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices with limited supervision from the Field Engineering & Operations Supervisor and Crew Chief. </li><li>Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, sometimes under unfavorable weather conditions. </li><li>Ability to work as a team for various types of traffic projects. </li><li>Ability to read and interpret signal plans provided by traffic engineers. </li><li>Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and standard practices for the installation, operation, and maintenance of traffic control systems. </li><li>Knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control (MUTCD). </li><li>Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions involved with working with heavy equipment and working in and around vehicle traffic. </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Bending/Twisting </li><li>Walking (3 miles) </li><li>Shoveling (3ft., 20-25 lbs) </li><li>Carrying (20 ft., 2-90 lbs) </li><li>Sitting </li><li>Standing </li><li>Kneeling/Squatting </li><li>Pushing/Pulling </li><li>Reaching </li><li>Crawling </li><li>Climbing (10 ft) </li><li>Lifting (3 ft., 20-100 lbs.) </li><li>Work outside in varying environments, exposed to chemicals, excessive noises, fumes, solvents, and dust. </li><li>May climb ladders, work on slippery and uneven surfaces, work in confined spaces, and use vibrating tools. </li><li>Work in traffic; walk in and around moving vehicles and equipment. </li></ul> <p>Sensory Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Touch </li><li>Hearing </li><li>Vision (distance, near, and peripheral) </li><li>Depth perception </li><li>Color distinction </li></ul> <p>Work Environment:</p> <ul> <li>Work may require shift, irregular, or overtime hours determined at the discretion of the supervisor. </li><li>Outdoor environment - working in various weather conditions and in unconditioned warehouse facilities will be required as needed. </li></ul> <p>Reporting Relationship:</p> <ul> <li>Reports to the Labor Crew Chief II and Field Operations Supervisor </li></ul> <p>Essential Functions:</p> <ul> <li>The task is required for the employees currently performing the job. </li><li>The nature and purpose of the job would significantly change if the task was not required. </li><li>The task is the sole requirement or the main purpose of the job. </li><li>There are no other employees available to perform the task. </li><li>It would be difficult to shift this task due to the small number of other employees available to perform the task. </li><li>It is necessary that every employee in this job be capable of performing this task for safety/health reasons. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or Equivalent with one year of related work experience. </li><li>Class A CDL </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Experience with work hazards, safety precautions, and OSHA regulations preferred. </li><li>Computer experience, including but not limited to typing, Word documents, spreadsheets, and work order management systems. </li></ul> <p>CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT</p> <p>The City's Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.</p> <p>Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate's written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.</p> <p>Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.</p> <p>The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.</p> <p>Our culture is to serve the community honorably.</p> <p>HOW TO APPLY</p> <p>Apply online.</p> <p>Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.</p> <p>You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.</p> <p>For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email Careers@ci.charlotte.nc.us.</p> <p>The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.</p> <p>BENEFITS</p> <p>The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.</p> <p>Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte's benefits.</p> <p>The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.</p>