Traffic Operations Technician I - Denver International Airport

Employment Requirement : City Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 30, 2021. All persons offered a position will be required to provide valid proof of vaccination prior to starting employment.

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $33 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 30,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of all that we do.

As a Traffic Operations Technician I - at DEN you will perform entry to intermediate-level work in the installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of traffic control signs and pavement markings

• Performs work in the installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of traffic control signs and pavement markings.
• Removes damaged or old signs and signposts, breaks up concrete bases, prepares and pours concrete, cuts metal poles and bases, and installs new posts and signs.
• Performs various tasks associated with street pavement marking projects, which includes: measures, lays out, stencils, stripes, paints, and maintains lane lines, center lines, crosswalks, turn arrows, stop bars, railroad/light rail crossings, parking stalls, curbs, airfield marking, and other pavement markings.
• Operates street striping truck and equipment, which includes: fills tanks with paint and reflector beads, ensures adherence to guidelines and standards governing placement of street markings, programs spray guns, and operates gauges and paint pumps, and uses optical pointer to ensure line accuracy.
• Operates a variety of equipment used in the installation and maintenance of traffic control markings, to include but not limited to: paint stripers, paint mixers, paint guns, line removers, forklifts, compressors, drill presses, post pounders, post pullers, grinders, and augers.
• May assist in the design, fabrication, and construction of traffic signs and other signs as designated by the unit through the use of computers and other graphics equipment.
• Observes all common safety practices associated with tools and equipment, monitoring work environment for safety and hazards, and ensures safety for self and others.
• Places and removes barricades, cones, and other traffic control and safety devices in and around work areas for construction and maintenance projects in accordance with traffic regulation requirements.
• Performs seasonal street or airfield maintenance duties such as snow plowing, salting and sanding, removing snow and ice from sidewalks, steps, seats, ramps, and parking lots, and hauls ice and snow away by truck.
• May be required to be on-call to address emergent needs.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• This job requires a valid Driver’s License at the time of application
• You will need to obtain ATSSA (American Traffic Safety Services Association) Traffic Control Technician certification by the end of the probationary period.
• This position also requires a Class A and B CDL Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements before end of probation period.

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

• Education: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
• Experience: Two (2) years of traffic signs and markings experience or construction experience in roadway or transportation.
• Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement.
• Licensure & Certification: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.

FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.

Snow / Emergency Duties: Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees can be required to work extended hours and/or shifts.

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