HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.210 TRAFFIC MARKER 20230614PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.210
Class Specifications for the Class:
TRAFFIC MARKER
BC-07, BU-01
Duties Summary:
Paints traffic markings on streets and highways by use of paint brush or marker
machine; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is responsible for performing skilled work in painting and installing traffic
signs and pavement markings.
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).
Paints all types of traffic directional lines such as center lines, stop lines, arrow lines,
pedestrian crosswalks, parking stalls, loading and safety zones, etc. on pavements
and curbs either by the use of paint machines or paint brush;
Paints highway safety markers with spray gun or hand brush;
Checks, cleans, and makes minor repairs to paint machines and warning signals with
hand brush;
Enforces safety precautions and practices to cope with adverse field conditions;
May assist in reviewing the workmanship of helpers;
May assist work in other trades area or in road maintenance when not utilized as a
Traffic Marker;
May operate a motor vehicle to transport crew and equipment as needed; and
Performs other related duties.
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Knowledge of:
Methods, tools, and equipment used in applying paints and other painting material;
common hand tools and their uses; safety precautions and practices applicable to adverse
field conditions such as traffic and weather.
Ability to:
Operate and maintain work truck; perform manual work; understand and carryout
oral and written instructions; work cooperatively and effectively with others.
This is an amendment to the specification for the class, TRAFFIC MARKER, which was
approved on September 20, 1957, amended on November 2, 1973, 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 8.210
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
TRAFFIC MARKER
BC-07, BU-01
Training & Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation
from high school; and
two (2) 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 MARKER, which was
approved on September 20, 1957, amended on November 2, 1973, and is to be substituted
for that specification.
Approved: June 14, 2023
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources