Signs & Markings Technician I

City of Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Wilmington is seeking a Signs & Markings Technician I to install, repair, and maintain traffic signs, pavement markings, and delineation devices in Wilmington, NC. You will operate equipment, set up work zones, and support other crews while keeping streets safe and organized.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and about a year of related experience, with the ability to obtain a Work Zone Traffic Control Flagger Certification within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and 1 year of relevant construction/traffic signs experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain traffic signs, pavement markings and delineation devices.
• Operate maintenance equipment and tools for signs and markings.
• Set up work zones with signs and cones to ensure safe movement of traffic.
• Assist public by answering questions and directing citizens to proper department.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year of relevant experience in construction, traffic signs, pavement marking, or related field

Job description

One City. One Team. Leading the Way to Safer Streets.

Use your technical skills and leadership to help keep Wilmington’s streets safe, organized, and moving. As a Signs & Markings Technician I, the purpose of this position is to install, repair, and maintain City passive traffic control devices, including traffic signs, pavement markings and delineation devices. This is accomplished by operating maintenance equipment, cleaning equipment, sizing signs, collecting work orders, coordinating work, evaluating sites to identify needs, maintaining records, installing pavement, marking and signs, determining if signs need to be replaced or cleaned, and evaluating sign layout. Other duties include worksite setup, work zone safety, traffic control, hazard awareness, assisting other crews and divisions.

• Assists with the maintenance and repair of City traffic signs and devices by installing signs, retrieving signs for work orders, loading signs, digging holes, mounting posts and securing sign in ground, cleaning and replacing damaged signs, assisting in identifying areas in need of better traffic signs and markings, and operating tools and equipment.
• Marks pavement by determining amounts of materials and equipment needed for project, measuring and laying out areas from blueprints, preparing thermoplastic machine, determining road hazards, and cleaning and maintaining machinery and tools.
• Sets up work zones by setting up necessary signs and cones to ensure traffic has ample time to react to work zone messages.
• Assists with public relations by giving directions to the public, informing public of new signage, answering questions or concerns, and directing citizens to proper department or agency.

Education & Experience

High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of relevant experience in construction, traffic signs, pavement marking, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain NCDOT-approved Work Zone Traffic Control Flagger Certification within 90 days of hire.

Valid Driver’s License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Exerts over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position generally requires work to be performed both outdoors and in a shop setting.