Traffic Engineering Utility Technician

City of Suffolk VA
US - Virginia - Suffolk
July 2, 2024
Government

Salary: $41,886.00 Annually

Location : Suffolk, VA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 3356

Department: Public Works

Opening Date: 06/20/2024

Closing Date: 7/4/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

Under limited supervision, the Utility Technician performs work that involves visual inspection of predefined construction areas and reading and interpretation of utility maps to determine the presence and type of underground utilities, while using special electronic equipment to actually detect and locate utilities. The Traffic Signal Utility Technician is responsible for the locating and marking all utilities for Traffic Engineering, and assisting in the operation & maintenance of traffic signals.

Essential Job Functions

Under limited supervision, the Utility Locator performs work that involves visual inspection of predefined construction areas and reading and interpretation of utility maps to determine the presence and type of underground utilities, while using special electronic equipment to actually detect and locate utilities.

Use computer or other electronic devices to receive, document and close out excavation notices through the VA 811 system, both during normal hours and after hours, in accordance with established time requirements

Use assigned communication equipment to effectively communicate with excavators, utility reps, and company personnel, regarding underground facilities

Perform light excavation with a shovel, to expose buried utilities when necessary

Provide accurate documentation and/or sketches related to all locates completed. Update & provide corrections to existing utility maps & drawings.

Operates a variety of heavy equipment, including dump trucks, aerial lift vehicles, trencher/backhoe equipment, digger derrick, etc.

Operate company vehicles in a safe manner and maintain a professional appearance

Responds to emergency repair calls and complaints, on a 24-hour, 2-hour response basis; makes appropriate repairs in varying weather conditions.

Assist with installing and inspecting traffic signal equipment, including underground wiring control boxes, signal heads, and traffic counters; trains in use of equipment, as time and workload permits.

Works with and close to energized electrical circuits.

Maintains accurate records of daily manpower, equipment and materials usage using a computer.

Interacts with citizen, groups, and emergency services, assists with other departments (Police, Fire, etc.)

Works on a boat to repair bridge and navigation light system.

Performs other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

Graduation from high school supplemented by vocational course work in electronics or electrical repair, 1 to 2 years of experience in the maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic control devices desirable; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Requires a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License within 90 days of employment. IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level II required within 24 months of employment. Training will be provided.

Seasonal Employees- No Benefits
Part-time Employees - Sick Leave (See below)
Full Time Employees are eligible for the following benefits;

Retirement (Virginia Retirement System employer) for employees hired on or after 1/1/14 - Hybrid Members
Hybrid plan members contribute 4 percent of creditable compensation to the defined benefit plan and 1 percent to the defined contribution plan each month. Members may voluntarily contribute up to an additional 4 percent in 0.5 percent increments to the defined contribution plan each month. Members can increase or decrease their voluntary contributions on a quarterly basis. With the mandatory and voluntary contributions to the defined contribution component of the plan, members can contribute a maximum of 5 percent with a 3.5 percent match from the employer. Members invest in various investment options that best fit their needs.
Vested after 5 years in the defined benefit part of the plan. Vested in phases based on years in the Defined Contribution part of the Plan. The retirement eligibility for a full or reduced retirement pension in the Hybrid Plan is very detailed. Please contact the Virginia Retirement System or the Human Resources Department for details.

Paid Time Off (PTO)Yearly earnings
120 Hours (1-59 months), 144 Hours (60-119 months), 168 Hours (120- 179 months), 192 Hours (180 and over)
Sick Leave
Part Time employees earn 4 hours per month Sick leave accrues at the end of the month and may be accrued with no ceiling.

Personal Leave
All regular full time employees are granted 24 hours of personal leave each calendar year. Personal leave must be preapproved and is not cumulative.
Health Insurance
Coverage available for you and your eligible dependents using pre-tax payroll deductions if elected.
Supplemental Insurances
Employees may purchase the following supplemental insurance policies: short term and long term disability, cancer, accident, supplemental hospitalization, and group universal life insurance.
Employer Sponsored Short Term and Long Term Disability
Provides disability coverage for employees work and non-work related disabilities. Work related disabilities are covered starting on day one (1). Non work related disabilities are covered starting on day eight (8), after you have been employed for one year.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees may participate in the Health Reimbursement, Dependent Care Reimbursement and Premium Reimbursement Accounts. All deductions are made on a pre-tax basis and will reduce your taxable income.
Life Insurance
The city pays the entire premium for life insurance coverage in the amount of 2 times annual salary for natural death and 4 times annual salary for accidental death.
Optional Life Insurance
Employees have the option of electing additional life insurance coverage in the amount of 1, 2, 3 or 4 times their annual salary. Employees may only purchase optional life insurance on spouses and children if they are enrolled in optional life insurance for themselves.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
12 weeks of job protected leave for leaves approved in accordance with the Family Medical Leave Act. Employees receive continuation of health insurance, job protection and consideration for a comparable job when available, or an equivalent job, upon return to work.
Funeral Leave
24 hours of paid leave of absence in case of death in immediate family.
Holidays
Suffolk follows the Virginia State holiday calendar as set by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Jury Duty
Time off with pay with difference between jury pay a.

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