District Sign Technician I, II or III- Jasper

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

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 in Jasper seeks a District Sign Technician I–III to install, repair, and maintain traffic signs, delineators, and signals, ensuring MUTCD compliance and safe roadways.

You will measure, mix concrete for sign foundations, operate sign trucks, manage inventory, and collaborate with maintenance crews. A CDL is required for certain levels and pre-employment safety checks apply; readiness within 60 minutes may be required for emergencies.

Qualifications

• District Sign Tech I: No experience or education required.
• District Sign Tech II: 1 YEAR Sign installation and/or repair, roadway maintenance, construction, transportation engineering support, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience.
• District Sign Tech III: 2 YEARS Sign installation and/or repair, roadway maintenance, construction, transportation engineering support, heavy equipment operation, or related work.
• Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. Must have a Class "A" CDL, or obtain within 180 calendar days from first enrollment in the first available course.

Responsibilities

• Performs entry-level transportation related work installing, repairing, and maintaining traffic signs, mailboxes, and delineators.
• Measures and calculates amount of materials needed.
• Operates a boom and bucket truck and/or specialized sign truck to install roadway signs.
• Repairs and installs signs, supports, foundations and delineators in accordance with MUTCD and other departmental guidance.

Job description

Job Description - District Sign Technician I, II or III- Jasper (2602822)

Job Description

District Sign Technician I, II or III- Jasper - ( 2602822 )

Position Information

As a District Sign Technician, 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.

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

Jasper Area Engr/Jasper Maint 3304 US HWY 190 W Jasper 75951

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 Location Flexibility : Onsite

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 view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at 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.

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.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

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.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

District Sign Tech I: No experience or education required.

District Sign Tech II: *1 YEAR Sign installation and/or repair, roadway maintenance, construction, transportation engineering support, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)

District Sign Tech III: *2 YEARS Sign installation and/or repair, roadway maintenance, construction, transportation engineering support, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)

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 180 calendar days from the first enrollment in the first available course offered.

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

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

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 20 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 60 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

Job

Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Oct 28, 2026, 12:50:02 PM

Unposting Date

Ongoing

State Job Title/s : Transportation Mntnce Spec I/II/III State Job Code/s : 9305/9306/9307

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.