HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.205 TRAFFIC SIGN PAINTER 20230614PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.205
Class Specifications for the Class:
TRAFFIC SIGN PAINTER
BC-09, BU-01
Duties Summary:
Fabricates, prepares stencils, and paints traffic signs; and performs other related
duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is responsible for performing skilled work in laying out, lettering, and
painting signs which involves freehand lettering, stenciling, spray painting, silk screen
processing, and other painting equipment.
Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily
descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does
not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical
assignment for the position).
Lays out, composes, and fabricates a variety of signs by freehand, stencils and/or the
use of a computer, scanner, and plotter; centers and arranges copy;
Traces outlines on heavy paper and cuts out inscriptions;
Coats background and spray paints over stencils;
Repaints signs by performing freehand brush work on letters and numerals;
Prepares metal and wood surfaces by sanding; applies paint by brush, spray gun, air
brush or silk screen processes;
Uses lamp vacuum applicators to make traffic signs in conformance with applicable
ordinances relative to size, shape, and coloring of signs;
Follows current manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices;
Selects, mixes, matches, and reduces paints;
Cleans brushes, spray guns and other painting equipment;
Purchases materials and supplies;
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May assist in issuing and servicing tools, equipment and vehicle when not engaged in
painting;
May prepare and submit daily reports and work schedules;
May assist with the field operations of the section;
May operate a motor vehicle to transport crew and equipment as needed; and
Performs other related duties.
Knowledge of:
Practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in applying paints; methods of
cleaning brushes and other painting equipment; operation and capabilities of sign computer
equipment, and sign fabrication programs and applications; methods of preparing, mixing,
and preserving painting materials; and methods of preparing surfaces for the application of
paints; safety precautions and practices applicable to adverse field conditions such as traffic
and weather.
Ability to:
Mix and match paints; perform freehand lettering; prepare stencils; perform manual
work; operate spray painting equipment; operate a computer, scanner and plotter and sign
fabrication programs; work cooperatively wand effectively with others; prepare reports and
maintain records; understand and follow oral and written instructions.
This is an amendment to the specification for the class, TRAFFIC SIGN PAINTER,
which was approved on September 20, 1957, amended on November 2, 1973, and on
November 16, 2020, and is to be substituted for that specification.
Approved: June 14, 2023
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources
PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.205
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
TRAFFIC SIGN PAINTER
BC-09, BU-01
Training & Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation
from high school; and
three (3) years of specialized work experience.
Qualifying Specialized Work Experience:
Work experience as an apprentice or helper under a journey level painter or traffic
marker which involved preparing various surfaces and applying coats of paint and other
coatings by brush, roller, spray gun, and other means.
Substitutions Allowed:
The following may be substituted for education:
A. Four (4) years of full-time general work experience may be substituted for a high
school diploma.
B. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma from
an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be
substituted for up to four (4) years of the education requirement (15 semester
credits = 6 months).
C. An Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree from an accredited community
college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted for the
education requirement.
If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used
again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for
education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant
holds more than one degree, transcripts must be provided, and a thorough review will be
conducted by the DHR staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the
minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained
independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered.
Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant.
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Quality of Experience:
Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be
accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must
have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that
he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being
considered.
License Requirement:
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Hawai‘i Type 3 or equivalent)
and the appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position.
Selective Certification:
Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of
some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be
established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent
experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position.
Test:
Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination.
Health and Physical Condition Requirements:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and
physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential
functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Heavy
This is an amendment to the specification for the class, TRAFFIC SIGN PAINTER,
which was approved on September 20, 1957, amended on November 2, 1973, and on
November 16, 2020, and is to be substituted for that specification.
Approved: June 14, 2023
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources