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Traffic Signal Aide (2 Openings)
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
1. Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 70 lbs. with assistance. Requires climbing, including 12 ft. ladders, onto the back of trucks, and into bucket trucks. Requires balancing, bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Requires the ability to use basic hand tools and to grasp wires. Must be able to program controls and change components. Requires feeling of electrical circuits and wires for overheating. Involves standing for extended periods of time and traverse over uneven surfaces. Must be able to communicate problems and conditions to co-workers, including during high volume of traffic noise. Must operate a two-way radio to communicate with co-workers and supervisor. Requires the ability to operate a City vehicle to drive to and from various work sites throughout the city.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Majority of work is performed outdoors. Some shop work is required. Must work in inclement weather as necessary. Must work from bucket and aerial platform trucks. Exposed to noise and traffic. Frequently drives to various traffic signal work sites throughout the city. May be exposed to engine fumes and electrical shock. Requires the use and wear of protective gear. Requires the ability to work different shifts as well as standby and call out duty.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to read, write and understand written and verbal instructions. Must have six (6) months of full time working experience or vocational training using basic hand tools; or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Must possess and maintain a valid Class "B" Tennessee (or equivalent out-of-state) Commercial Driver's License or obtain such license within six (6) months of employment, and must comply with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) Alcohol and Drug testing rules as a conditions of continued employment.
The City Charter requires that City Employees must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire.
The City of Memphis is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Talent Management at talent.management@memphistn.gov
The City Charter requires that City Employees, with the exception of "first responders", must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from their date of employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. As defined by Tennessee Senate Bill No. 29, "first responder" means paid, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel.
The City of Memphis is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Talent Management at talent.management@memphistn.gov.
