Sign Technician

Santa Fe County NM

Santa Fe (NM)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

33 hours ago

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Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Job summary

Santa Fe County NM is seeking an employee to install, inspect, and repair traffic signs per MUTCD guidelines. You will prepare sites, operate fabrication tools, and install sign poles while maintaining equipment and safety standards.

The role involves field work, data collection for traffic devices, and supporting traffic analyses and permit reviews. A valid NM driver's license and safety certifications are required. This is a full-time on-site position with benefits.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent plus 1 year in construction or related field.
ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor Certification within 6 months of hire.
IMSA Work Zone Traffic Control Technician and Signs Level I within 1 year.
OSHA and First Aid, CPR and AED certifications within 6 months.
Valid New Mexico Class D driver's license.

Responsibilities

Designs, cuts, lays out and installs signs per MUTCD; prepares locations for installation.
Orders, inventories and maintains materials and equipment; logs work performed.
Operates fabrication tools; installs sign poles; ensures safe operation of equipment.
Inspects signs/markings for visibility; maintains paving markings.
Collects GPS data for traffic devices and assists field investigations.
Supports traffic analysis, permit reviews and construction inspections.
Follows safety protocols and promotes workplace safety.

Skills

Math knowledge

Sign design & layout

Materials & equipment

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Flexi Sign Making Software

ArcGIS Collector

Lucity Work order system

Job description

Primary Purpose

Installs, inspects and repairs various signs according to established policies, procedures, blueprints, plans and specifications and in compliance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

Essential Job Functions

Designs, cuts, lays out and installs signs per the MUTCD guidelines. prepares materials and surfaces for fabrication of signs; prepares locations for installation by cutting or trimming trees as needed.
Orders, inventories, purchases and maintains inventory of materials and equipment; maintains daily log of work performed.
Operates fabrication machine, power and hand tools; installs sign poles for new signs; ensures the safe operation of all equipment and tools
Inspects signs and road markings for proper visibility; applies and maintains existing paving markings, i.e., crosswalks, railroad crossings, and school crossings; and;
Collects and inputs GPS data of all Santa Fe County traffic related devices to include signs, pavement markings, street lighting, etc.
Assists other traffic staff in performing field investigations to support traffic analysis, traffic studies, permit review and construction inspections.
Ensures proper care and follows established safety protocols in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
Performs other duties as directed or assigned.

Knowledge/Skills

Some knowledge of basic math; of sign design and layout; of the materials and equipment used in the manufacturing of signs, of hazards and safety precautions and practices.
Ability to use Flexi Sign Making Software, ArcGIS Collector, and Lucity Work order system.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing; to follow instructions; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the public; to install, repair and fabricate traffic signs; to read and interpret maps with sign designations; and to operate hydraulic post drivers, hydraulic anchor pullers, generators, hammer drills, power drills, power impact drills, grinders, wrenches, hammers, sledgehammers, shovels, fence post drivers, levels, forklifts, paint stripping machines, propane torches and various power and manual tools and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent plus any combination of formal training or experience in construction or a related technical field totaling one (1) year.
Obtain and maintain ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor Certification within six (6) months of date of hire.
Obtain and maintain IMSA Work Zone Traffic Control Technician and Signs and Markings Level I certification within one (1) year of date of hire.
Must possess and maintain OSHA and First Aid, CPR and AED certifications or obtain within six (6) months of hire (training provided by Santa Fe County).
Must possess a valid New Mexico Class D driver’s license. Incumbent may be appointed to drive a Santa Fe County vehicle while conducting County business.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions

Work is performed in both a shop setting and outdoors with exposure to dust, fumes, airborne particles, allergens, chemicals, electrical energy and extreme heat or cold. Work involves high risk and potentially dangerous situations working near hazardous/moving materials, equipment and machinery; exposure to excessive noise; and working with hostile and/or offensive individuals. The use of protective clothing, equipment, devices and materials is required. Work requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands or arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell; clarity of vision at short and long distance; and the ability to lift up to 100lbs. Work schedule may include evening and weekend hours. Position will be subject to random drug screening, per DOT regulation.

Conditions Of Employment

Selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening. Additionally, selected candidate must submit to and pass a county paid criminal background screening. Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver’s License as incumbent shall be appointed to drive a County vehicle during the performance of his/her duties. Candidate must obtain and/or maintain certifications required.

Santa Fe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Santa Fe County to ensure equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, age, physical or mental handicap, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, serious medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or political affiliation

Santa Fe County is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time and part-time employees who work 20 hours per week. You will receive plan booklets, which give you more detailed information about each of these programs.

Benefits Offered