Lead Traffic Sign & Road Marking Technician

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

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.