Signs & Markings Technician I

City-of-Wilmington,-Nc; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Wilmington, NC is seeking a Signs & Markings Technician I to install, repair, and maintain traffic signs, pavement markings, and delineation devices. You will operate maintenance equipment, assist with work orders, and help keep streets safe and organized.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination. You must obtain the NCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Flagger Certification within 90 days and hold a valid

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must obtain and maintain NCDOT-approved Work Zone Traffic Control Flagger Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain City traffic signs, pavement markings and delineation devices.
• Set up work zones by placing signs and cones to ensure safe traffic flow.
• Assist the public by giving directions and informing them about new signage.
• Maintain records and coordinate work orders.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year of relevant experience (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.