City of Oakland
Traffic Painter
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Job Description
- Req#: 4303305
- Dependable - traffic painters will work outdoors in teams and will manage their workload independently.
- Detail Oriented - traffic painters will receive instructions via work orders and will need to pay close attention to the details of the work-order.
- Coachable - traffic painters will receive occasional feedback and are encouraged to implement changes.
- Organized - traffic painters will keep track of tools and equipment that are necessary to complete the job.
- Willing to lead - traffic painters work on teams with maintenance workers and will provide lead direction to the maintenance workers.
- Adaptable - painting tools and technology change from time to time, and traffic painters will sometimes need to learn to use new tools.
- Reading work orders and implementing the plans by painting the street and/or sidewalk.
- Using the thermoplastic applicator to stripe crosswalks in thermoplastic paint.
- Using the airless spray gun and stencils to apply paint on roads.
- Safely routing traffic around a worksite by placing high flyers and safety cones based on CAL OSHA standards.
- Inspecting vehicles, equipment, and tools on a daily basis.
- You are passionate about the City of Oakland and take pride in your work.
- You will be a part of a world-class team full of great painters.
- You will receive excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and paid time off!
- You will have many opportunities to grow and promote!
- Painting tools and technology will change - a traffic painter will need to be adaptable.
- Prioritizing work - street maintenance is a fast paced industry and there are sometimes many requests for painting roads.
Work/Life Balance: 40 hour work weeks
15 paid holidays
Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees’ Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security
Health: The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care, and other HMO and PPO plans
Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year
Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan
Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training.
REOPENED AND EXTENDED UNTIL 1/11/2024 at 11:59 PM. If you have already applied, there is no need to apply again.The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.
The City of Oakland is experiencing an emerging urban renaissance of great significance. The appeal of living, working, and recreating in Oakland continues to draw new residents and a wider range of employers. Oakland is poised to experience continued growth and a corresponding upward demand for City services.
The Department of Transportation's (OakDOT) mission is to envision, plan, build, operate and maintain a transportation system for the City of Oakland and assure safe, equitable, and sustainable access and mobility for residents, businesses, and visitors. OakDOT is committed to designing traffic and transportation solutions that work to meet the needs of all Oaklanders and reduce existing inequities. OakDOT staff apply strong engineering, planning, policy, and implementation expertise to advance mobility, accessibility, equity, safety, and sustainability in our transportation system.
The street maintenance division is looking to hire 3 Traffic Painters to support our painting operations team! If you are an experienced painter and you'd like to support the Oakland community, we strongly encourage you to apply!
We are looking for someone who is:
What you will typically be responsible for:
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Competencies Required:
Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products.
Delegating: Sharing responsibility, authority, and accountability.
Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
Environmental Exposure Tolerance: Performing under physically demanding conditions.
General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new and better ways of doing things.
Manual Dexterity: Using senses, hands, and fingers in manipulating objects quickly and efficiently.
Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue.
Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job.
Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information.
Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.
Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications is acceptable.
Education:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Completion of an accredited apprenticeship program may be substituted for four years experience.
Experience:
Four years of experience in painting a variety of surfaces and equipment.
Other Requirements:
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.
Desirable Qualifications (these are not required):
Completion of a painter apprenticeship program. The Recruitment Process:
The City of Oakland works with a Civil Service system. Applicants apply online, and HR staff reviews their experience, education, and training listed on the application against the “minimum qualifications” listed for each position.
Candidates who demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements are then invited to participate in an assessment process (or testing) to measure their knowledge, skills, and abilities in job-related areas.For this recruitment, all qualified applicants will be invited to the job simulation exercise (sometimes referred to as a performance exam). The tentative date of the performance exam is the week of January 29, 2024 .
For some recruitments, more than one type of assessment may be used. Depending on the number of candidates who pass the first assessment (multiple-choice test, structured interview, supplemental screening, performance exam) you may be asked to complete a secondary assessment before the recruitment is finalized. If a secondary assessment is scheduled, you will be notified by email with specific details. If a secondary assessment is not scheduled, department hiring interviews will occur during this time frame.
Candidates who pass each stage in the process will be placed on an eligible list. Some candidates may receive extra points, for example, if you are a Veteran with an honorable discharge, or if you are a current City of Oakland resident. If you’re applying to a “restricted” posting and you are eligible as a current City employee, you may also receive additional points for your City service. Extra points are only applied to passing scores, so if you do not pass every element of the testing process, you cannot use extra points to pass.
The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
What’s in it for you?
Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner, applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.
Disaster Service Workers
All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
How to Apply
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca/default.cfm.
If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at (510) 238-3112 for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system.
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