Sign Shop Tech

City of Pflugerville; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Pflugerville is seeking a Sign Maker to fabricate, install, and maintain transportation signage according to established standards. You will work under departmental supervision, using power tools and chainsaws to clear obstructed signs and to set up barricades as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma and about one year of sign-making experience; adherence to safety rules is essential, with potential temporary assignments to other departments for support.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of experience with sign making or related field.
• Ability to understand verbal and written work instructions.
• Ability to operate safely vehicles, equipment, and tools and to understand all related operating instructions.
• Ability to judge potentially dangerous situations and to alter course of action immediately to avoid accidents.

Responsibilities

• Makes street signs, stop signs, yield signs, and other necessary transportation signage as required.
• Install and repair sign post.
• Creates, maintains and completes all work orders on the work order system.
• Operates chainsaw and other power tools to remove trees and branches from obstructing view of traffic signs.
• Helps set up barricades for emergencies, traffic control and flooding.
• Performs all job duties according to all approved safety rules and procedures.
• Promptly reports all accidents, injuries, theft, loss, and broken/damaged equipment/property to the immediate supervisor.
• Reports all unsafe practices or conditions to the immediate supervisor.
• Actively participates in monthly safety meetings.
• May be assigned temporarily to other departments to provide related support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & written instructions

Vehicle/equipment operation

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chainsaw

Sign making tools

Power tools

Job description

Takes explicit direction from departmental supervision and carries out duties in accordance with established policies, procedures, and routines: may exercise moderate independent judgment and initiative.

• Makes street signs, stop signs, yield signs, and other necessary transportation signage as required. Install and repair sign post.
• Create, maintain and complete all work orders on the work order system.
• Operates chainsaw and other power tools to remove trees and branches from obstructing view of traffic signs.
• Helps set up barricades for emergencies, traffic control and flooding.
• Performs all job duties according to all approved safety rules and procedures.
• Promptly reports all accidents, injuries, theft, loss, and broken/damaged equipment/property to the immediate supervisor.
• Reports all unsafe practices or conditions to the immediate supervisor.
• Actively participates in monthly safety meetings.
• May be assigned temporarily to other departments to provide related support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Formal Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Relatable Work Experience: 1 year of experience with sign making and/or related field.

Training (Licenses(s) and/or Certification(s): N/A

Preferred Qualifications: N/A

Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is define as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.

• Ability to understand verbal and written work instructions.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain vehicles, equipment, and tools and to understand all related operating instructions.
• Ability to judge potentially dangerous situations and to alter course of action immediately to avoid any accidents.