District Sign Technician II/III

Texas Department of Transportation; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking District Sign Tech II/III in the Lubbock area to install and maintain traffic signs, delineators and related equipment. The role includes inventory management, ordering materials, and working with specialized sign trucks.

CDL/Class A is required or must be obtained within the specified timeframe. Candidates should have 1–2 years of sign installation/repair experience and be prepared for physical work in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• District Sign Tech II: 1 year in sign installation and repair, roadway maintenance, construction, transportation engineering support, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience.
• District Sign Tech III: 2 years in sign installation and repair, roadway maintenance, construction, transportation engineering support, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience. 1 year in sign installation and/or repair, roadway maintenance, construction, transportation engineering support, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists maintenance crews; may respond to emergencies
• Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products
• Maintains expense records and inventory
• Measures and calculates material quantities
• Mixes and places concrete for sign foundations
• Operates sign trucks to install roadway signs
• Performs and maintains inventory of signs
• Performs preventive maintenance on sign truck
• Repairs/install signs per MUTCD and guidance
• Orders supplies and signs
• Conducts nighttime luminaire inspections for reflectivity
• Inspects roadways for deficiencies and recommends repairs
• Other duties as assigned
• May assist in scheduling and lead projects
• Trains other technicians on sign installation and safety

Job description

Performs skilled transportation related work installing, repairing, and maintaining traffic signs, mailboxes, and delineators in a district. Work includes maintaining inventory and records, ordering of signs and materials, and using specialized tools and equipment related to sign installation. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Essential Duties: District Sign Tech II:

• Assists transportation maintenance crews with maintenance-related work as required; may respond to assist with emergency situations/conditions
• Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products.
• Maintains expense records and inventory of materials, supplies and equipment.
• 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 specialized sign truck to install roadway signs
• Performs and maintains inventory of signs.
• Performs preventive maintenance on sign truck.
• Repairs and installs signs, supports, foundations and delineators in accordance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and other departmental guidance.
• Orders supplies and materials from district shop.
• Orders signs from the regional sign shop.
• Conducts nighttime luminaire inspections to ensure reflectivity of signs, delineators, stripping, and retroreflective pavement markers (RPMs).
• Inspects roadways to identify sign and delineator deficiencies and recommend repairs
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

District Sign Tech III: In addition to the duties listed above:

• May assist in scheduling and assigning work.
• May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications
• Trains other technicians on sign installation and safety procedures

Minimum Qualifications: Experience :

• District Sign Tech II- 1 year in sign installation and repair, roadway maintenance, construction, transportation engineering support, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience.
• District Sign Tech III- 2 years in sign installation and repair, roadway maintenance, construction, transportation engineering support, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience. 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).

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 XX calendar days from date of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial Driver’s License

Competencies:

• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Climbing – ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts
• Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Climbing – ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts
• Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• 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.

Position Information Lubbock County Northeast Maintenance is looking for a self-motivated individual to join our team as a District Sign Tech, performing roadside sign and roadway maintenance. If you are looking to build a rewarding career, with a great group of people, TxDOT’s Lubbock District is the place for you!! TxDOT offers competitive pay, great benefits, and work-life balance. At TxDOT, we have three core values: Safety for our employees and the traveling public, value our employees, and preserve our assets. We also strive to achieve a work life balance and recognize the importance of your career as well as your home life. We offer a wide array of programs and activities including a great work schedule wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance and many other benefits 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: T otal Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

Job Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops

Schedule Full-time

Employee Status Regular

Job Level Non-Management

Job Posting Aug 29, 2026, 2:36:50 AM

State Job Title/s Transportation Mntnce Spec II/III

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Applicant Information 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.

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