POSITION TITLE: Worker I, Traffic Control (Flagger) (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req7733
DEPARTMENT: Streets
LOCATION: STREETS DEPT MAIN FACILITY
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU)
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $38,831.00 - 58,247.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $42,000.00 - 48,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 7/31/2024.
You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check, motor vehicle report, drug test, and Post Offer Employment Testing (P.O.E.T) required within four calendar days (96 hours) of offer.

Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) – eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
• Retirement company contributions – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
• Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Employee/family onsite health clinic
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
• Collaborative work environment

Job Summary

The City of Fort Collins is looking for Flaggers to ensure safe work zones. Flaggers work outdoors to direct the traveling public around construction worksites and protect the work crew. During the winter season, Flaggers perform snow and ice removal duties, including operating small equipment. This is a full-time, benefited position with an anticipated base salary range of $42,000 -$48,000 ($20.00 - $23.00/hour).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Perform safe and orderly traffic control and flagging duties within the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards and the City of Fort Collins handbook.
• Perform unskilled and skilled manual labor, and semi-skilled work in the operation of tools, automotive, and specialized equipment involved in planning and implementing traffic control around street construction, maintenance and repair sites.
• Protect yourself and the public from road construction and maintenance dangers.
• Protect the work crew from dangers presented by the traveling public.
• Ensure that traffic proceeds smoothly and in a timely fashion through the work zone.
• Set-up and break-down traffic control devices in work zones.
• Answer citizen questions and/or direct them to the right person.
• Respond to emergencies as directed.
• Assist in snow and ice removal operations, including operating small equipment.
• Controls and directs the movement of the traveling public through construction worksites.
• Communicate effectively with construction crews and supervisors to coordinate traffic control

Management Responsibilities

No

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to receive, understand, and take positive appropriate action from information/instructions presented verbally or in writing.
• Ability to remain flexible in dealing with daily changes.
• Ability to remain tactful, helpful, and cordial in dealing with the public and employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow and enforce City safety regulations
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Understanding of Federal, State and local traffic laws and regulations.

Required Qualifications

Experience Requirements

Conditions of Employment:

• Ability to work on-call and after hours.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Any industry-specific experience is highly desired
• 1 year related experience and working around heavy equipment is preferred.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older. Must have legal authorization to work in the United States of America. Must submit to and pass a pre-employment background check, motor vehicle records check and pre-employment drug screen. Must possess and maintain a driver's license valid in the State of Colorado and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle at time of employment.
• Ability to obtain DOT certification within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to obtain Flagger Certification through the City of Fort Collins when hired.
• Ability to obtain Railroad certification (Security and Safety training) when hired.

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Worker I, Traffic Control

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and, in certain specific circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
BACKGROUND CHECK, MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT AND DRUG TEST REQUIRED WITHIN FOUR CALENDAR DAYS/96 HOURS OF OFFER.
Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.