Sign InstallationTraffic Control Technician

Directional Signing Program LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,600 - 37,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sign Installation Technician, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing Virginia's highway signage. This full-time position involves traveling across the state, assembling and installing signs, and ensuring the safety of work zones. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a positive attitude, ready to adapt and improve operations as part of a new venture. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, this role offers the chance to contribute to a best-in-class directional signing program while enjoying competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical tasks such as climbing, lifting, and balancing.
• Reliable transportation to the warehouse is required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install highway signs in various locations.
• Maintain safety zones and direct traffic using signals.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Physical Fitness

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Traffic Control Devices

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

About our company: Our company, Directional Signing Program LLC, was awarded the contract to provide turn-key services for the Integrated Directional Signing Program developed by VDOT. The Integrated Directional Sign Program (IDSP) is an umbrella program comprised of four unique sign types designed to guide motorists to various essential services, including businesses, attractions, tourist destinations, and other points of interest. The IDSP provides interested establishments a single point of contact to apply for signs along state-maintained highways.

Company Mission: Through GIS technology, innovation, collaboration, and responsible stewardship, Directional Signing Program LLC will deliver a fully integrated directional signing program that is best-in-class among DOT's and will far exceed the expectations of all stakeholders.

We are currently looking for a Sign Installation Technician whose main purpose is to provide support for the Field Crew Supervisor. Job requires constant overnight paid travel (4-5 days per week) across Virginia. Our ideal candidate is a smart, positive, solution-oriented individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills. This is a new venture in Virginia (we currently operate a similar business in Texas), so we need someone flexible and able to improve systems and operations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assembly and Installation of large and small highway signs in the field.
• Repairing, cleaning, and trimming vegetation for large and small highway signs.
• Placement of traffic control devices, signs, and markers in compliance with work zone diagrams.
• Maintain safety zone while directing movement of vehicular traffic through work zone using sign, hand, and flag signals.
• Wear and always maintain PPE.
• Assist with various projects as needed.
• Keep waste to a minimum.

Requirements:

• Be able to travel throughout Virginia 4-5 days a week.
• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Have reliable transportation to and from our Richmond, VA warehouse once a week.

CDL License or willingness to gain one is a plus.

Directional Signing Program is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $34,000.00 per year

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road