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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Highway Sign Worker in Eighty Four, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4460770 THE POSITION Are you someone who enjoys spending time outdoors, regardless of the weather conditions? Do you find satisfaction in completing a task or project from start to finish? If you resonate with these sentiments, then the Department of Transportation may have a fantastic opportunity waiting for you.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In the role of a Highway Sign Worker, your primary responsibility will involve the identification and installation of directional signs along state highways. This will entail not only locating the appropriate spots for these signs but also ensuring they are securely installed. Additionally, part of your duties will involve the replacement of broken signposts and damaged signs to maintain the safety and efficiency of the highway signage system.
Another aspect of the position will involve the maintenance of the area surrounding state highway signs. This will include tasks such as cutting weeds to ensure visibility and accessibility of the signs. Furthermore, you will be responsible for painting crosswalks and parking stalls in compliance with environmental protection regulations, contributing to the overall safety and aesthetics of the highway infrastructure.
As a Highway Sign Worker, you will also be expected to perform skilled tasks related to the upkeep of various types of signs. This may involve repairing, cleaning, and ensuring the functionality of the signs to guarantee their effectiveness in providing important information to drivers and pedestrians. Your attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols will be crucial in carrying out these responsibilities effectively.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Shift work may be required.
Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of experience as a painter's helper or other work leading to journeyman skills in sign painting; and such training as may have been gained through completion of the eighth school grade; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Additional Requirements: You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommoda ions due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.