Road Sign Worker - Public Works (Road & Bridge) - J12350 - 01200

Crescent Electric Supply Company; Robstown (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Nueces County is seeking a sign maintenance worker to install and repair county signs and related traffic devices. You will inspect signs for MUTCD compliance and stock a sign inventory, contributing to safe roadways across the county.

Responsibilities include operating equipment such as hydraulic augers and post hole diggers, driving to job sites, and maintaining safety and communication with team members as disasters or emergencies arise.

Qualifications

• Reading and writing basic communication.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong mathematical Skills for money, weight, distance.
• Ability to apply common sense to simple instructions.
• Must have a valid Texas driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Installs and repairs county signs.
• Orders signs and maintains inventory.
• Inspects signs for MUTCD compliance.
• Builds barricades and delineators as needed.
• Operates equipment and drives to job sites.

Skills

Reading & writing

Communication

Math aptitude

Problem solving

Instruction following

Education

Less than high school education with reading/writing ability, 1 year experience preferred

Valid Texas Driver's License (Class C)

Job description

Base Pay: $17.91 Hourly.

SUMMARY

Maintains County road signs and other traffic control devices and markings in good condition. The employee is required to be on duty before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies, as directed by the supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installs and repairs county signs.
• Orders signs from sign makers and maintain a sign inventory.
• Continually inspects county traffic control signs and devices to insure they meet MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) requirements.
• Makes barricades and installs and repairs barricades and delineators.
• Uses hydraulic auger, electric generator, winch, cutting torch and post hole digger in removal, repair and installation of signs and devices.
• Drives pick-up truck to job sites.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Any employee who drives a vehicle on official business must have a driving record which meets standards set by the County and the County’s insurance carrier.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Less than high school education with demonstrated ability to read and write, one year of work experience is preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Texas Motor Vehicle Operator's License, a class C minimum, which allows operation of vehicles being used.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of or demonstrated ability to learn state requirements for road sign markings. Extensive knowledge of the safe operation of equipment used and of provisions of the Texas Motor Vehicle Code relating to the operation of motorized equipment. Sufficient skills to operate equipment effectively and safely. Ability to service and make minor repairs on equipment and to know safety standards and prevent hazards. Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions. Ability to communicate well orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and other department personnel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Nueces County 901 Leopard St. Corpus Christi, TX 78404