Signage Designer & Fabrication Technician

City of Clarksville; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Clarksville is seeking a Traffic Control Sign Fabricator at the entry level. Responsibilities include designing and fabricating street signs, maintaining tools and inventory, and sustaining the sign shop operations.

In addition, the role requires obtaining IMSA Certification within one year of hire, with on‑the‑job training provided. The position is open through September 22, 2026 or until filled.

Qualifications

• Basic street sign construction and maintenance practices.
• Use of hand and power tools.
• Basic mathematics for measuring quantities and distances.
• Reading maps and city geography.
• Computers and related software applications.

Responsibilities

• Performs sign maintenance duties, including installing/replacing signs and recycling old signs.
• Designs signage and fabricates signs to specifications.
• Issues construction signs to work crews for use.
• Prepares work orders, time records, service requests, and daily reports.
• Maintains a database of municipal traffic signs.
• Keeps sign shop clean and organized; orders materials and supplies.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
• Performs other related work as required.

Skills

Sign construction

Tool use

Mathematics

Recordkeeping

Reading maps

Computer skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

City of Clarksville is seeking a Traffic Control Sign Fabricator at the entry level. Responsibilities include designing and fabricating street signs, maintaining tools and inventory, and sustaining the sign shop operations.

In addition, the role requires obtaining IMSA Certification within one year of hire, with on‑the‑job training provided. The position is open through September 22, 2026 or until filled.