Signs and Markings Technician

City of Victoria, TX; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Victoria, TX is seeking a Signs and Markings Technician to design, fabricate, install, maintain, and replace street signs and markings for city streets, parking lots, and rights-of-way.

Under supervision, you will apply MUTCD guidelines, operate fabrication tools, install sign components, inspect and repair barricades, maintain markings, and prepare reports for the department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent AND two (2) years of related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid Driver License
• Class B Commercial driver's license with Airbrake endorsement or obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Signs and Markings Level I certification within one (1) year of hire.
• Signs and Markings Level II certification within three (3) years of hire.
• Relevant laws, regulations, safety practices, and MUTCD guidelines.
• Graphic design software used to create signage.
• Use of tools, equipment, and methods used in sign fabrication, installation, and maintenance.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics.
• Work organization, prioritization, and deadline management.
• Effective communication and professional interaction with others.

Responsibilities

• Designs and fabricates all signage according to MUTCD guidelines using various software; prepares fabricated signs and gathers material for installation.
• Installs slip bases, sleeves, and other parts needed for signage; operates tools and equipment.
• Inspects, installs, repairs, or replaces end of street type barricades; inspects signs and markings and repairs or replaces damaged signage.
• Maintains all stop bars, crosswalks, and curb markings; paints stripes in City parking lots.
• Designs special signs on request; maintains a sign inventory database; creates identification barcodes and enters data for tracking.
• Prepare reports accurately and timely.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Skills

MUTCD knowledge

Graphic design software

Reading blueprints/schematics

Sign fabrication tools

Communication skills

Safety practices

Project/work organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years related experience or equivalent

Tools

Class B CDL with Airbrake endorsement

Job description

Under general supervision, the Signs and Markings Technician designs, installs, maintains, repairs, and replaces all street signs, markings, and indicators for the City of Victoria.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Designs and fabricates all signage according to Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) guidelines using various software; prepares fabricated signs and gathers material for installation.
• Installs slip bases, sleeves, and other parts needed for signage; operates various equipment to include hand tools, augers, and mini bobcats as needed.
• Inspects, installs, repairs, or replaces all end of street type 3 barricades; inspects signs and markings and repairs or replaces damaged, outdated, and faded signage and markings.
• Maintains all stop bars, crosswalks, and curb markings; installs markings in new locations as requested; paints stripes in City parking lots.
• Designs special signs upon request; maintains a sign inventory database; creates identification barcodes for each sign and enters data into database for tracking.
• Prepare reports accurately and timely.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Work is performed in a shop environment and outdoors throughout the City. Requires exposure to inclement weather conditions, traffic hazards, dangerous tools, equipment, and machinery, hazardous chemicals, and electrical hazards.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent AND two (2) years of related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid Driver License
• Class B Commercial driver's license with Airbrake endorsement or obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Signs and Markings Level I certification within one (1) year of hire.
• Signs and Markings Level II certification within three (3) years of hire.
• Relevant laws, regulations, safety practices, and MUTCD guidelines.
• Graphic design software used to create signage.
• Use of tools, equipment, and methods used in sign fabrication, installation, and maintenance.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics.
• Work organization, prioritization, and deadline management.
• Effective communication and professional interaction with others.