Senior Signs & Markings Technician

City & Borough of Sitka Alaska; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City & Borough of Sitka Alaska seeks a Senior Signs & Markings Technician to lead the sign replacement program, maintain inventory, and guide crew members. You will support training, ensure compliance with MUTCD standards, and oversee installations and repairs.

The role requires handling data collection, scheduling, and safety oversight, with certification and CDL requirements preferred. Some college experience and IMSA credentials are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED; some college preferred.
• Two (2) years of construction experience, signs & markings experience, or closely related field.
• I.M.S.A. certifications preferred (Level III, Level II).
• Possession of a Class A commercial Texas Driver's License or ability to obtain in 90 days.
• I.M.S.A. Work Zone Certification or equivalent or ability to obtain within 6–12 months.

Responsibilities

• Plans and organizes sign replacement schedule; fabricates, installs, and maintains signs to standards; reads plans and safety data sheets.
• Installs and maintains pavement markings using thermal/paint machines; stripes lanes and maintains parking areas.
• Collects data for engineers; surveys neighborhoods; gathers vehicle/pedestrian counts.
• Assists in developing and evaluating work processes; participates in emergencies; ensures worker safety.

Skills

Signage installation

Traffic signs planning

Team guidance

Plan scheduling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college preferred

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

Class A CDL (Texas)

I.M.S.A. Work Zone Certification

I.M.S.A. Signs and Markings Technician Level II Certification

Tools

Traffic CAD software

GIS inventory management 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.