District Sign Technician I, II, or III Hamilton-Waco District

Texas Department of Transportation; Hamilton (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a skilled District Sign Technician I/II/III for Hamilton-Waco District. Work involves installing and maintaining traffic signs, signals, and delineators, with duties ranging from sign repair to foundation work.

Position offers full-time hours, onsite location in Hamilton, TX, and a rotating schedule including some on-call shifts. Requires CDL eligibility and adherence to safety standards; benefits include retirement plans and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Experience with installing, repairing, and maintaining traffic signs and delineators.
• Ability to measure, calculate materials, and mix or place concrete for sign foundations.
• Familiarity with MUTCD guidance and department policies.

Responsibilities

• Performs entry-level transportation-related work installing, repairing, and maintaining traffic signs, mailboxes, and delineators.
• Maintains inventory and records of signs and materials.
• Operates sign trucks and equipment for sign installation.
• Follows safety policies and standard practices under supervision.
• Implements maintenance tasks and participates in upgrades as needed.

Skills

Sign installation

Sign repair

Maintenance planning

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description - District Sign Technician I, II, or III Hamilton-Waco District (2602887)

Job Description

District Sign Technician I, II, or III Hamilton-Waco District - ( 2602887 )

Position Information

As a District Sign Technician for the Waco District’s Hamilton Maintenance Office, you are the quiet architect behind a maintenance section’s visual rhythm, transforming roads and highways into guided pathways and cities and towns into navigable stories. Every sign you install is more than metal and paint. It is a promise of clarity, safety, and connection. You blend precision with creativity, ensuring that every directional arrow, warning sign, roadway marker, and traffic signal serves its purpose while contributing to a visually cohesive transportation system. Whether braving the elements to repair a stop sign, maintaining traffic signals, or meticulously aligning signage as part of maintenance contract upgrades, your work shapes how people travel, discover, and interact with the communities they call home. Through your dedication and attention to detail, signage becomes more than instruction. It becomes guidance, confidence, and an invitation to explore the road ahead.

Location: 1301 East Main, Hamilton, TX 76531

Salary Plan/Grade:
District Sign Tech I (A16): $40,918 - $61,130/yearly
District Sign Tech II (A17): $42,976 - $64,469/yearly
District Sign Tech III (A18): $45,521 - $71,055/yearly

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position offered based on the applicant’s skill level, education, work experience, and all other appropriate factors and based on business needs.

Minimum Salary

40,918.00

Maximum Salary

71,055.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

Hamilton County Maintenance 1301 E MAIN Hamilton 76531

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : Mon-Th 7-5:30 PM Location Flexibility : Onsite Location Flexibility Details : Rotating on-call to include night shift

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To viewbenefitsavailable to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefitsat a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

Performs entry-level transportation related work installing, repairing, and maintaining traffic signs, mailboxes, and delineators in a district. Work includes maintaining inventory and records of signs and materials and using specialized tools and equipment related to sign installation. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and standard practices and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

Assists transportation maintenance crews with maintenance-related work as required; may respond to assist with emergency situations/conditions.

Measures and calculates amount of materials needed.

Mixes and places concrete for sign support foundations; moves cement bags and other items related to these duties.

Operates a boom and bucket truck and/or specialized sign truck to install roadway signs.

Performs and maintains inventory of signs.

Repairs and installs signs, supports, foundations and delineators in accordance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and other departmental guidance.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

DST II (in addition to the above):

Inspects roadways to identify sign and delineator deficiencies and recommend repairs.

Assists transportation maintenance crews with maintenance-related work as required; may respond to assist with emergency situations/conditions.

Measures and calculates amount of materials needed.

Mixes and places concrete for sign support foundations; moves cement bags and other items related to these duties.

Operates a boom and bucket truck and/or specialized sign truck to install roadway signs.

Performs and maintains inventory of signs.

Repairs and installs signs, supports. foundations and delineators in accordance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control • Devices (MUTCD) and other departmental guidance.

DST III (in addition to the above):

Assists transportation maintenance crews with maintenance-related work as required; may respond to assist with emergency situations/conditions. Measures and calculates amount of materials needed.

Mixes and places concrete for sign support foundations; moves cement bags and other items related to these duties.

Operates a boom and bucket truck and/or specialized sign truck to install roadway signs.

Performs and maintains inventory of signs.

Repairs and installs signs, supports, foundations and delineators in accordance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and other departmental guidance.

Inspects roadways to identify sign and delineator deficiencies and recommend repairs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

District Sign Tech I: No experience or education required.

District Sign Tech II: 1 year in sign installation and/or repair, roadway maintenance, construction, transportation engineering support, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

District Sign Tech III: 2 years in sign installation and/or repair, roadway maintenance, construction, transportation engineering support, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or have obtained a Class "A" CDL, within 90 calendar days from date of employment.

Preferred Qualifications: Commercial Driver’s License

Competencies:

The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

Traffic Control Standard Sheets

Standard Highway Sign Designs for Texas

The Sign Crew Field Book

The Guide to Proper Location and Installation of Signs and Other Devices

Using basic mathematical fundamentals

Installing and repairing signs

Prioritizing and organizing work assignments

Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports

Using computers, applications, and systems

Safely using, operating, and maintaining equipment

Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices

Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Work in cramped spaces (bend, stoop, crawl) and at varied heights

DST II (in addition to the above):

The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

Traffic Control Standard Sheets

Standard Highway Sign Designs for Texas

The Sign Crew Field Book

The Guide to Proper Location and Installation of Signs and Other Devices

Using basic mathematical fundamentals

Installing and repairing signs

Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports

Using computers, applications, and systems

Safely using, operating, and maintaining equipment

Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices

Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Performing calculations, including material and labor estimates and expenses

Work in cramped spaces (bend, stoop, crawl) and at varied heights

DST III (in addition to the above):

The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) -

The Sign Crew Field Book -

The Guide to Proper Location and Installation of Signs and Other Devices

Traffic Control Standard Sheets

Standard Highway Sign Designs for Texas

Installing and repairing signs

Safely using, operating, and maintaining equipment

Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices

Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Performing calculations, including material and labor estimates and expenses

Using basic mathematical fundamentals

Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports

Using computers, applications, and systems

Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

Work in cramped spaces (bend, stoop, crawl) and at varied heights

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Light work: Lift up to 25 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs

Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs

Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling

Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist

Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)

Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine

Crawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet

Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

Standing-prolonged periods of time

Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

Additional Conditions of Employment

• Must maintain regular and dependable attendance and adhere to established work schedules.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays, as required.
• Must be willing and able to work beyond regularly scheduled hours when operational needs require.
• Must participate in a rotating on-call schedule, when applicable to the position.
• Must wear employer-provided personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all applicable safety policies, procedures, and regulations.

Job

Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

State Job Title/s : Transportation Mntnce Spec I/II/III State Job Code/s : 9305/9306/3307

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.