Traffic painter I
City of Vancouver’s Engineering Services Department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Traffic painter I. City of Vancouver’s Engineering Services Department manages the city’s core infrastructure and public services. It provides transportation, water, wastewater, waste collection, and public space management. The department focuses on sustainability, smart city solutions, and climate resilience. It collaborates with stakeholders to ensure efficient service delivery and urban development. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Vancouver
Department: Engineering Services
Position: Traffic painter I
No of Vacancies: 6
Salary: $29.2 – $34.3 hourly
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Unit: 1300
Affiliation:Â CUPE 15 Non Pks
Location: Vancouver, BC, CA
Shift: 37.5 hour work schedule
Requisition ID: 43166
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education:Â Candidates should have completed the tenth school grade
Experience: Candidates should have considerable experience in the relevant field
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should have sufficient physical strength, stamina, and coordination to perform heavy physical labour, the ability to work outside in all weather conditions and on uneven surfaces, ability to use a variety of tools and equipment and the ability to lift, push, and pull heavy objects
- The candidates should have the ability to walk or stand continuously with frequent bending or twisting, the ability to work close to moving machinery and in high-traffic areas and the ability to work on ladders, elevated areas, and confined spaces
- The candidates should have the ability to understand and carry out oral instructions the ability to read and interpret drawings for the layout of road markings, traffic control, and sign installations
- The candidates should have the ability to recognize the hazards involved in working amidst traffic and take necessary precautionary measures and the ability to drive a light service truck
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have preferably with some related work experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
- The candidates should have some knowledge of practices, methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in traffic maintenance work
- The candidates should have some knowledge of Canadian and departmental standards governing the type and location of crosswalks, road markings, and signs
- The candidates should have working knowledge of Vancouver’s Street and Traffic By-Laws and the Vancouver street system
- The candidates should have effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal tactfully and effectively with staff and the public
- The candidates should have good reflexes and a high degree of mental alertness and a current and valid BC Driver’s License with a safe driving record
- The candidates should have a license that does not include any restrictions affecting the ability to legally and safely carry out job responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to use various types of equipment in sign maintenance and road marking
- The candidates should be able to set out cones at crosswalks for protection around painting areas and gather cones when the paint is dry
- The candidates should be able to answer and address a variety of public inquiries while working at various City locations and job sites
- The candidates should be able to order replacement signs and road marking materials and complete daily paperwork requirements
- The candidates should be able to drive a light service truck and perform other duties and responsibilities
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
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