Sign Technician - Public Works (Prescott)

Yavapai County; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Yavapai County seeks a skilled Traffic Control Technician to install and inspect traffic devices and maintain related records. The role requires at least one year of field service experience, a valid Arizona driver’s license, and DOT medical certification by hire.

Candidates must obtain ATSSA and IMSA certifications within 1 year and complete OSHA trainings. Strong record-keeping, safety awareness, and professional communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum one year field service experience with hand and power tools.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license and DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate by date of hire.
• Within 1 year, complete ATSSA Flagger, ATSSA Traffic Control Technician, IMSA Signs & Markings I, OSHA 10 and OSHA Forklift trainings.

Responsibilities

• Observe, report, and repair damaged traffic control devices and obstructions to traffic view.
• Replace outdated or missing traffic control devices.
• Verify reports and perform emergency repairs after hours when needed.
• Maintain traffic control device inventory and service records.
• Keep records of device types and locations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Observing & reporting

Inventory records

Records management

Communication skills

Teamwork & relations

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Under close supervision, performs skilled installation of new traffic control devices and the inspection and maintenance of existing traffic control devices in County rights‑of‑way.

• Observes, reports, and repairs damaged traffic control devices, obstructions to sign view, and other potential safety hazards in an accurate timely manner.
• Removes and/or replaces traffic control devices that are outdated or missing.
• Verifies reports of damaged or missing traffic control devices, making emergency repair calls after regular working hours.
• Maintains traffic control device inventory and equipment service records.
• Keeps records of traffic control device types and locations.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

A minimum of one (1) year of experience in field service with use of hand and power tools.

Additional Requirements

Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Obtain and maintain a valid DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate by date of hire.

Obtain the following provided trainings/certifications within 1 year of employment:

• ATSSA Flagger Certification
• ATSSA Traffic Control Technician Certification
• IMSA Signs & Markings I Certification or equivalent
• OSHA 10 Certification
• OSHA Forklift Certification

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Safety and hazard precautions for workshop environments.
• AZ 811 Blue Stake, Vias, labor and inventory tracking applications.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Current Microsoft Office software.

Skill in

• Observing, reporting, and repairing damaged traffic control devices, obstructions to traffic control device view, and other potential safety hazards in an accurate timely manner.
• Maintaining traffic control device inventory and equipment service records as required.
• Keeping timely, accurate records of traffic control device types and locations.
• Communicating effectively electronically and orally.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization, cleanliness and adherence to detail.

Ability to

• Install and maintain Traffic Control Devices according to the MUTCD, ADOT & other standards.
• Complete assigned tasks in a safe and timely manner with attention to detail.
• Make emergency repair calls after regular working hours when deemed necessary.
• Attend and pass any scheduled traffic control training classes, coordinated by the County that directly relates to the position.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment

The work environment is associated with a workshop and field environment year-round in all weather conditions and includes exposure to loud noise, machinery, dust, fumes, mist, and chemicals.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials, a computer screen and mobile device; hearing and speech ability to communicate effectively in-person and by phone. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, walk over rough, uneven, and/or rocky surfaces, and lift and carry up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Additional Job Information

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Grade: 4

Classification: Classified

Safety Sensitive: No