Signs & Markings Crew Member

City of Carrollton; Trinity Mills (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Carrollton in Texas is seeking a Signs & Markings Crew Member to install traffic signs, banners, and pavement markings in accordance with standards. The role operates under close supervision as routine tasks require minimal oversight.

Responsibilities include fabricating signage, completing detailed field reports, and maintaining equipment and stock. The position involves outdoor work in varying weather with occasional heavy lifting and safety considerations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Installs and maintains traffic signage and banners.
• Installs and maintains pavement markings.
• Assists in fabrication of signage.
• Completes daily reports on field activities and work orders.
• Performs layout for pavement markings and applies thermoplastics.
• Maintains stock levels on trucks (sign clamps, poles, concrete).
• Performs preventative maintenance on pavement markings equipment.
• Basic driving skills including trailer backing.
• Constructs and installs traffic barricades monthly.
• Identifies visibility obstructions and reports them.
• Measures lanes when preparing sites for markings.
• Sets cone transition lanes and traffic signs at sites.
• Responds to emergency and on-call situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Construction basics

Math skills

Manual labor

Maintenance & repair

Tools proficiency

Communication

English literacy

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JOB TITLE: Signs & Markings Crew Member

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Public Works

REPORTS TO: Traffic Operations Supervisor

SUMMARY: Responsible for performing work related to installing traffic signs, banners, and pavement markings in accordance with standards and regulations. Work is performed with close supervision (although most tasks are so routine that little supervision is required).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Installs and maintains traffic signage and banners.
• Installs and maintains pavement markings.
• Assists in the fabrication of signage.
• Completes daily reports on all field activities, dispatched calls, work orders, daily service requests and provides information for cost analysis reports.
• Performs layout procedures for pavement markings such as thermoplastics, reflective road tape; applies thermoplastics to streets using heated adhesives.
• Maintains stock levels on trucks such as sign clamps, poles and concrete on weekly basis.
• Performs preventative maintenance on pavement markings equipment.
• Basic driving skills to include backing of trailers.
• Constructs and installs traffic barricades on monthly basis.
• Identify visibility obstructions and inform Crew leader or Supervisor of its existence.
• Measures lanes when preparing sites for markings.
• Sets cone transition lanes when conducting sign/marking work in traffic areas and sets out traffic warning signs at appropriate locations.
• Responds to emergency and on call situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of basic construction principles
• Skilled in performing basic mathematical calculations
• Skilled in performing manual labor
• Skilled in performing basic maintenance and repair activities
• Skilled in utilizing applicable tools and equipment of the trade
• Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Basic knowledge of computers and the use of Microsoft Office.

MINIMUM QUALIFICIATIONS:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

PREFERENCES:

• Six months of related maintenance and/or construction experience.
• Work Zone Safety Certification
• IMSA Level I Certification

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent climbing, balancing, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, seeing, hearing, driving and manual dexterity.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds.
• Work is typically performed in both standard office and outdoor environments, with potential exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Work is performed in high and precarious places and near moving mechanical parts.
• Potential exposure to risk of electrical shock, vibration, fumes, and airborne particles.
• Subject to Emergency after hours call back as needed.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must possess a valid motor vehicle driver license.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass criminal history check.
• Must pass motor vehicle records check.
• Work Zone Safety Certification is required within one year.
• IMSA Level I Certification is required within one year.