LEAD TRAFFIC SIGN AND MARKING MECHANIC

Baltimore County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County's Department of Public Works, Bureau of Transportation, seeks skilled tradespeople to plan, coordinate, and lead traffic sign installation and road markings. The role operates a mobile center-line painting unit and ensures safety and compliance in complex street environments.

Requires a high school diploma and at least four years in traffic sign work, including two years directing mobile painting units.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years' experience in traffic sign installation and road marking, with at least 2 years operating a mobile center-line painting unit.
• Knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Ability to lead crew, keep records, and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead, operate, and participate in the operation of a mobile center-line road marking paint unit.
• Perform preventive maintenance on center-line paint units and related equipment.
• Lead traffic sign and road marking crews.
• Complete traffic sign installations, repairs, and maintenance from work orders and sketches.
• Make field decisions on sign locations and road markings.
• Coordinate with utility representatives for underground clearances.
• Maintain crew activity records and prepare reports.
• May participate in a 24-hour emergency response crew.

Skills

Traffic sign installation

Road marking

Mobile center-line painting unit

Leadership

Record keeping

MUTCD knowledge

Read sketches

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Sign truck operation

Vehicle maintenance

Job description

Pay Schedule II, Grade H21, Regular Schedule: 40 hours per week

Vacancies exist in the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Transportation.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, leads, and participates in traffic sign installation and road marking and in the operation of a mobile center-line road painting unit.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Leads, operates, and participates in the operation of a mobile center-line road marking paint unit to apply traffic control markings on roadways and intersections.
• Performs preventive maintenance on center-line paint units and associated equipment.
• Leads traffic sign and road marking mechanics.
• Participates in the operations of a traffic sign crew.
• Completes all types of traffic sign installations, repairs, and maintenance from work orders and location sketches.
• Makes field decisions concerning traffic sign locations.
• Meets and confers with utility company representatives for obtaining underground clearances.
• Operates and maintains a sign truck and associated equipment.
• Leads and instructs other mechanics and associates.
• Leads and participates in the layout and installation of crosswalks, stop bars, railroad crossings, and other road markings.
• Makes field decisions relative to road marking and sign installation placements.
• Maintains records of crew activities and prepares reports.
• May participate in a 24-hour emergency response crew.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this classification. They may not include all of the duties of each position in this classification. Each position in this classification may not be required to perform all of the duties listed.)

Required Qualifications

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent

PLUS

Four years' experience in traffic sign installation and road marking of which at least 2 years include the operation of a mobile center-line painting unit.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry-level)

Knowledge of the principles and practices of sign installation and road marking. Knowledge of the operation of a mobile center-line painting unit. Knowledge of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Skill in the installation of traffic signs. Skill in the layout and installation of road markings. Skill in the operation of a mobile center-line painting unit.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to interpret sketches and drawings. Ability to keep records and make factual reports. Ability to lead others in traffic sign and road marking operations. Ability to keep records and prepare reports.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)

Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of the boundaries of Baltimore County maintained roadways.
Skill in the leadership of a traffic sign and road marking crew. Skill in the leadership of a center-line paint unit operation.

Licenses or Certificates

Possession of a valid driver’s license equivalent to a commercial, class B Maryland driver’s license is required at the time of application. (License may require endorsements and/or the absence of certain restrictions.)
Possession of a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations is required at the time of application.
All licenses and certificates must be maintained throughout employment.

Age Requirement

Non-Maryland residents must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Positions in this classification perform duties which entail frequent walking, standing, lifting, and heavy manual labor. Duties require exposure to potentially hazardous conditions such as adverse weather and traffic. Employees must be able to safely perform the duties without posing a threat to the health or safety of themselves or others.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification is essentially sedentary with some walking, standing, or other limited physical activity. Some duties entail the operation of office and other equipment requiring manipulative and coordinative skills. Some duties may require traveling between work sites.

Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.