Sign Technician

Maricopa County; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Maricopa County's Department of Transportation is seeking a Sign Technician to ensure safe traffic movement by installing and maintaining traffic control signs. The ideal candidate will have experience in traffic control, possess a valid Arizona driver's license, and be able to work outdoors in varying conditions. This role offers competitive pay and valuable benefits, including opportunities for growth within a vital community-focused organization.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance

Child care benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

Wellness program including premium discounts

Qualifications

• One year experience in striping, sign installation, or road marking.
• Ability to obtain Arizona driver's license and ATSSA Flagging certification within six months.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain traffic control signage per MUTCD standards.
• Operate one-ton sign truck and participate in on-call/standby.
• Assess and report roadway and traffic control conditions.

Skills

Traffic Control Management

Sign Installation

Safety Awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power equipment

Electronic asset management software

Job description

Posting Date

05/29/25

Application Deadline

06/05/25

Pay Range

$21.00 - $32.00 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Transportation

About the Position

The Sign Technician ensures the safe and efficient movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic by installing and maintaining traffic control signs and recording the required documentation for those devices.

About Us

We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then join our team and help us build connections.

Proud To Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• One (1) year of experience in striping, sign installation, road marking, or other related experience in traffic signals and traffic control; OR
• Two (2) years of experience in roadway construction
• High school diploma or GED

Other Requirements

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire an American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Flagging certification

We Also Value

For traffic control assignments, we highly value previous experience as a Traffic Control Technician and/or experience as a Traffic Control Supervisor.

Job Contributions

• Install and maintain traffic control signage consistent with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards

• Input all work in real-time using an electronic asset management program

• You will be assigned a one-ton truck and will be responsible for following all maintenance/ service requirements

• Operate and maintain various hand tools and power equipment

• Participate in On-Call/Standby with a required 24-hour response when requested, assisting with flooded roadway response, special signing projects, dedications, emergencies, Palo Verde drills, and other exercises

• Participate in two-way radio communication with dispatch and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

• Assess and report roadway and traffic control conditions, damage, and flooding.

Working Conditions

This position requires the employee to exert up to 50-100 pounds occasionally, up to 10-25 pounds frequently, and up to 10-20 pounds constantly. Work may occur outdoors and/or from inside a vehicle. This work may require exposure to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, noises and vibrations. You may also be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and travel.

Tools and Equipment

This work involves the use of hand tools, landscape tools, post-hole diggers, augers, jackhammers, wheelbarrows, and cement. It requires the operation of a one-ton sign truck and electronic asset management software. Safety boots, a hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, and a Type II Safety Vest must be worn.

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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