522 - Sign Technician

City of Brownsville; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TMRS retirement

Health benefits

Vacation days

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

The City of Brownsville is seeking a 522 - Sign Technician to install traffic signs, barricade streets, and paint curbs for public roadways. The role supports mowing grass and trimming trees, with independent field work under set procedures and supervision.

The position requires a Texas driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED, plus at least one year of related experience. Expect varied shifts and adherence to safety and city guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school or GED.
• One (1) yr. related experience.
• Valid Texas Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Safely operates tools and equipment in all types of weather, or conditions.
• Install traffic signs and ensures other signs are properly mounted.
• Assist in barricading streets as necessary.
• Keeps record of traffic reports and inventory of equipment.
• Installs guard rails as needed
• Mows grass and trim tree branches and bushes.
• Digs holes and mixes cement for the installation of poles and signs
• Cleans, services and maintains equipment use for daily operations.
• Reports hazardous and dangerous conditions in and around the facility and streets, including incidents/accidents immediately.
• Performs other related work as required.

Skills

Safety Acumen

Leadership

Customer Service

Communication

Self-Awareness

Flexible

Critical Thinking

Trust

Responsible

Ethical

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Title

522 - Sign Technician

Organization

EPW: Graphic Signs/Markings

Department

Graphics Signs/Markings

Location

EPW

Rate of Pay

14.50

Job Summary

The Sign Technician is responsible for installing traffic signs, barricading streets, painting curbs and arrows. Assist in mowing grass, trim trees and bushes. These duties are performed for public streets. Employee works independently in the field and is responsible for decision making requiring technical discretion, sound judgement, and familiarity with a variety of codes, ordinances, and construction methods. The employee works according to set procedures under direct supervision.

Competencies

• Safety Acumen
• Leadership
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Self-Awareness
• Flexible
• Critical Thinking
• Trust
• Responsible
• Ethical

Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills

• Safely operates tools and equipment in all types of weather, or conditions. The job may include morning, evening, weekend, holiday, split, or other work schedules.
• Install traffic signs and ensures other signs are properly mounted.
• Assist in barricading streets as necessary.
• Keeps record of traffic reports and inventory of equipment.
• Installs guard rails as needed
• Mows grass and trim tree branches and bushes.
• Digs holes and mixes cement for the installation of poles and signs
• Cleans, services and maintains equipment use for daily operations.
• Reports hazardous and dangerous conditions in and around the facility and streets, including incidents/accidents immediately.
• Performs other related work as required.

Minimum Education & Experience

High school or GED.

One (1) yr. related experience.

Special Certifications & Licenses

Valid Texas Driver's License

Independence & Judgement

Minimal judgment; instructions, once established and defined, normally allow the job to be accomplished without direct and/or constant supervision; mostly routine work requiring that employee recognize obvious problems; situations outside the instructions are referred to the supervisor or lead worker.

Initiative & Ingenuity

Low chance for error because work is routine/repetitive/simple/reviewed carefully; standard procedures: not demanded to come up with creative solutions; refers anything unusual to supervisor.

Supervisory & Responsibility

Does not supervise.

Financial Responsibility

Does not deal with money.

Level & Frequency of Outside Contact

Frequent contact with the public or other organizations; interactions may require obtaining cooperation of people; courtesy and tact are required when dealing with moderately difficult or sensitive issues.

Physical Demands

Light physical effort such as standing, lifting, moving, pulling, pushing, etc. Ability to exert up to 30-50lbs. of force occasionally to move objects.

Responsibility for Equipment & Property

Responsible for assigned equipment/property used outside of office; use of a City vehicle.

Working Conditions

Fair inside or outside conditions; exposure to disagreeable conditions is brief or otherwise insignificant; space problems; only occasional situations that place the employee in a stressful environment.

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

• The City of Brownsville offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its employees' well-being and future. Employees participate in a robust retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) City to Employee Matching Ratio 2:1, with eligibility for retirement after 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.
• The City provides exceptional health benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance plans for employees and their families, along with vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance through MetLife. Employees and their dependents can also access care at Frontier Clinic at no cost when covered by the City's health plan. Additionally, pet insurance is available as a voluntary benefit.
• Employees have access to deferred compensation plans through Equitable and supplemental insurance options from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full-time employees accrue 10 sick days and 15 vacation days annually.
• The City offers parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees, longevity pay, and 100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually. Furthermore, Brownsville observes 14 holidays per year, plus two floating holidays, giving employees a balanced and rewarding work-life experience.
• Starting in fiscal year 2025, employees will have access to flexible scheduling options as part of our commitment to work-life balance.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.