Transportation Technician Right of Way - Victoria, Canada - The Corporation of The City of Victoria

The Corporation of The City of Victoria

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Victoria, Canada

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Job Description:

Competition #23/05

Internal Posting (Open to Current City of Victoria Employees)

Closing date:
January 10, 2023
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Transportation Technician Right of Way (Continuous)

Engineering & Public Works Department

POSITION FUNCTION

KEY DUTIES

Represents the department in monitoring and enforcing lane closures and traffic management plans in relation to construction, filming, and special events, for both internal and external users.

Prepare and present related transportation reports with recommendations

Provide technical support services to assist with street occupancy permit reviews and makes recommendations on traffic management plans to meet objectives of the City's Transportation plan, ensuring that traffic impacts are limited and meet municipal, provincial, and federal standards.

Makes recommendations and revises engineering drawings and traffic management plans including developing traffic management and sign plans as well as custom sign designs.

Conducts site inspections and investigations to verify occupancy of public space is consistent with issued street occupancy permits; Enforces violations of traffic management plans and construction site set-ups that do not have proper permits or permission

Provide instruction and information to other staff as required

Perform related duties where qualified.

INDEPENDENCE
Work is reviewed through reports to supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Effort:

Sit with arms unsupported for extended periods while keyboarding (frequent)

Mental Effort:

Deal with complaints and negative comments (often).

Meet multiple deadlines (occasional).

Visual/Auditory Effort:

Focus on detailed drawings, a variety of source data and computers for short periods (frequent).

Work Environment:

Office.

Work outside in all weather conditions. (occasional)

Presence on construction sites. (occasional)

Work in close proximity to moving traffic (occasional)

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Organize and prioritize work.

Working level operation of current City word processing, spreadsheet and related specialty software such as CAD.

Working knowledge of the City's street system, transportation policies and regulations, the Street and Traffic Bylaw, the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and the Traffic Control Manual for Work on Roadways.

Prepare reports and correspondence and maintain accurate records.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Deal effectively with the public and outside agencies.

Work safely on job sites.

QUALIFICATIONS

Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification:
Technical School Diploma in Transportation Technology. (3 year)

Traffic Control Certification. (16 hrs)

Current and valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's Licence.

Experience:

2 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER:

May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.

Work schedule:
Monday - Friday, 35 hour work week

$44.44 per hour, Pay Grade 13

Job Code #4399

This is a CUPE Local 50 Position

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

Applicants who are not current City of Victoria employees will be asked to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 during the recruitment process. External applicants who cannot be fully vaccinated based on a protected legal ground as defined in the BC Human Rights Code may request an accommodation.

At the City of Victoria, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we serve. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, LGBT2Q+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process.
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