Lead Traffic Sign & Road Marking Technician

Baltimore County Government; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County, MD seeks a skilled technician to plan, coordinate, and lead traffic sign installation and road marking operations, including the mobile center-line painting unit. The role requires ensuring safety, following sketches and work orders, and coordinating with utility representatives for underground clearances.

This position emphasizes hands-on leadership of a traffic sign crew, preventive maintenance of paint units, and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Four years' experience in traffic sign installation and road marking, with at least 2 years operating a mobile center-line painting unit.

Responsibilities

• Leads, operates, and participates in the operation of a mobile center-line road marking paint unit.
• Performs preventive maintenance on center-line paint units and related equipment.
• Leads traffic sign and road marking mechanics and crews.
• Completes traffic sign installations and repairs from work orders and sketches.
• Makes field decisions on sign locations and road markings.
• Coordinates with utility representatives for underground clearances.
• Operates and maintains a sign truck and associated equipment.
• Maintains crew activity records and prepares reports.
• May participate in a 24-hour emergency response crew.

Skills

Sign installation

Road markings

Center-line painting unit operation

Leadership

Record keeping

Reading sketches

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Center-line painting unit

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.

All interestedtransferand promotionalcandidates must apply at this time.
List all promotionsand changes in job duties due toreclassificationas separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You must attach your transcript(s) license(s) to your application.
Failure to submit proof of licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

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.