ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
ANTICIPATED VACANCY NOTICE
Sign Shop Fabricator – Position #’s 51017786 & 51017787 – Permanent
127 Cemetery Rd, Lancaster Mon-Fri Days
Starting Annual Salary (1/1/23): $ 44,866 (AFSCME Job Grade 7)
The Erie County Department of Public Works Highways Division is seeking two individuals for work which involves performing skilled metal fabrication and related tasks in a county sign shop. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Sign Shop Chief. Supervision may be exercised over lower level sign shop employees. Does related work as required.
- Performs skilled metal fabrication work in the production of highway signs;
- Operates a variety of manual and power tools including; roller applicator, vacuum applicator, metal shears, power shears, punch press, drill press, power hacksaw, jig saw etc.;
- Designs and lays-out job orders for highway signs;
- Assists with maintenance of sign shop traffic. counters and equipment;
- Cuts stencils, applies screening fabric to frames, and operates silk screen equipment;
- Supervises unskilled personnel engaged in highway sign production;
- Assists foreman in the maintenance of operating and safety procedures;
- Participates in highway maintenance operations and emergency snow removal;
- Participates in pavement working installation and maintenance operations.
** A criminal background investigation will be conducted on applicants prior to hire. **
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, supplemented by a course in mechanical drawing and one (1) year of experience working in a job-order sign and metal fabricating shop.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid New York State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) as appropriate for Class of vehicle operated.
NOTES:
Job specific skills tests may be administered prior to appointment to determine ability to perform the assigned position.
Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements
Competitive benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage and NYS retirement.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application by January 6, 2023 to:
Tina Bakowski, Principal Personnel Clerk
95 Franklin Street, Room 604
Buffalo, NY 14202
Only those whose applications/resumes are being considered will be contacted.
Erie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to workplace diversity