Sign Fabricator I: Traffic Signs & Visuals

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

The City of Chesapeake Public Works Traffic Operations Division seeks a creative, hands-on Sign Fabricator I to join its Sign Shop. The team produces regulatory traffic signs, street signs, and special event signs per federal, state, and local rules. If you have sign fabrication or related experience, we’d like to hear from you.

This role blends technical skill with community safety and travel clarity. The Sign Fabricator I position offers opportunities to work with a team, focus on attention to

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED/HSE and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in drafting, computer graphics, or closely related fields.
• Minimum of six months of related, full-time equivalent experience.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards.

Responsibilities

• Designing, fabricating, installing, and repairing signs and other traffic control devices.
• Preparing pavement markings.
• Programming and setting up variable message signs, speed radar trailers, and speed radar signs.
• Maintaining material inventories and preparing reports related to sign fabrication.
• Planning work methods and completing assignments under general supervision.

Skills

Sign fabrication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED/HSE

One year college in drafting/computer graphics or related fields

Tools

Maximo Inventory software

Pneumatic tools

Vinyl plotter cutter

Job description

The City of Chesapeake Public Works Traffic Operations Division seeks a creative, hands-on Sign Fabricator I to join its Sign Shop. The team produces regulatory traffic signs, street signs, and special event signs per federal, state, and local rules. If you have sign fabrication or related experience, we’d like to hear from you.

This role blends technical skill with community safety and travel clarity. The Sign Fabricator I position offers opportunities to work with a team, focus on attention to