Senior Signs & Markings Technician

City of Round Rock; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Round Rock is seeking a Senior Signs & Markings Technician to lead the crew in sign replacement, installation, and maintenance. The role emphasizes CAD/GIS usage, standard-compliant sign fabrication, and data collection for traffic analysis.

The position requires leadership, planning, and a strong safety mindset. A Class A CDL and IMSA certifications are preferred, with the city offering opportunities for advancement and alignment with MUTCD standards.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED. Some college preferred.
• Two (2) years of construction experience, signs & markings experience, or closely related field.
• IMSA certifications preferred (III, Work Zone, Tech II).
• Class A commercial Texas Driver's License or ability to obtain in 90 days.
• IMSA Signage knowledge and standards familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead technician for signs and markings crew; plan and organize sign replacement schedule.
• Fabricate, install, and maintain signs using Traffic CAD; use GIS for inventory management.
• Install and maintain pavement markings with thermal/paint machines; install preformed symbols; stripe lanes.
• Handle special projects by installing traffic analysis equipment and collecting data.
• Assist in training staff; monitor safety of workers; participate in emergencies; ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

leadership

planning

reading plans

safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

IMSA Signs and Markings Level III Certification

IMSA Work Zone Certification

IMSA Signs and Markings Technician Level II Certification

Class A CDL (Texas)

Tools

Traffic CAD

GIS inventory software

Job description

Under general supervision, the Signs & Markings Technician - Senior manages the sign replacement program, manages and maintains sign inventory, oversees and provides guidance to less experienced staff, and assists in training signs and marking crew members. Also performs a variety of tasks in the maintenance and installation of traffic signs; painting of pavement markings and striping; application of preformed pavement markings; installation of raised pavement markers; and maintenance of records on materials and equipment used.

Posted range is the starting salary. Pay rate offered is based on experience.

• Serves as lead technician to signs and markings crew. Plans and organizes sign replacement schedule. Fabricates, installs, and maintains signs by using Traffic CAD software; utilizes GIS inventory management software; fabricates, installs crash worthiness bases or sign policies; replaces signs that fail the reflectometer test; installs signs to state, city, and MUTCD standards; replaces graffiti signs; repairs signs that have been knocked down; reads and interprets plans, schematics and safety data sheets.

• Installs and maintains pavement markings with a thermal or paint machine by installing preformed thermal symbols; grinds lane lines for removal or relocation purposes; stripe fire lanes and no parking lanes; maintains city facilities parking areas; installs delineators; installs raised pavement markers.

• Handles special projects by installing traffic analysis equipment by collecting and downloading data for the engineer; surveys neighborhoods; collects vehicle and pedestrian volume counts.

• Assists in the preparation, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of work processes. Participates in all emergencies requiring the expertise and knowledge of signs and markings staff; utilizes knowledge and equipment in addressing other department needs. Monitors the safety of all workers.

• Graduation from high school or GED. Some college preferred.

• Two (2) years of construction experience, signs & markings experience, or closely related field.

• Signs & Markings experience preferred.

• I.M.S.A. Signs and Markings Level III Certification preferred.

• Possession of a Class A commercial Texas Driver's License or the ability to obtain in 90 days.

• Possession of I.M.S.A. Work Zone Certification or equivalent or the ability to obtain in 6 months, depending on when testing is available, not to exceed 12 months.

• Possession of I.M.S.A. Signs and Markings Technician Level II Certification or ability to obtain in 6 months, depending on when testing is available, not to exceed 12 months.