Signs & Markings Technician II

City of Wilmington, NC; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Excellent retirement benefits

Employer-paid health & wellness clinic

Free on-site city gym access

Paid sick and vacation leave

13 paid holidays per year

6-weeks paid parental leave

Flex schedule and telework available

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The City of Wilmington, NC is seeking a Signs & Markings Technician II to operate maintenance equipment, install and maintain traffic signs and pavement markings, size signs, evaluate layouts, and oversee projects from setup through completion.

You will also support work zone safety, traffic control, and training of team members while coordinating with other crews and divisions to keep city streets safe and moving.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 3 years’ relevant experience in construction, traffic signs, pavement marking, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lays out job to be performed, organizes work orders, oversees sites, keeps accurate records, coordinates with other division supervisors, and calls in locations of signs to be installed.
• Installs and maintains signs by documenting signs needing repair, complying with City standards for placement, installing specialty signs and posts, using specialized equipment, laying out signs using software.
• Installs pavement markings by determining amount of materials needed, marking area from engineered plans or map, preparing thermoplastic machine, determining road hazards and conditions, and cleaning and maintaining thermoplastic machine.
• Performs required clean-up and preventive maintenance on all equipment.
• Performs operational support by establishing work zones, interacting with the public, and keeping records of inventory.

Job description

The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position 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 II, you’ll operate maintenance and specialized equipment, install and maintain traffic signs and pavement markings, size signs, evaluate sign layouts, and determine when signs need to be replaced or cleaned. You’ll collect and organize work orders, evaluate sites to identify needs, coordinate work, maintain accurate records, and oversee work from setup through completion.

You’ll also play an important role in worksite setup, work zone safety, traffic control, and hazard awareness while overseeing and training team members. From coordinating with other crews and divisions to assisting with day-to-day operations, you’ll use your technical skills, judgment, and leadership to keep City streets safe and moving.

Typical Tasks

• Lays out job to be performed, organizes work orders, oversees sites, keeps accurate records, coordinates with other division supervisors, and calls in locations of signs to be installed.


• Installs and maintains signs by documenting signs needing repair, complying with City standards for placement, installing specialty signs and posts, using specialized equipment, laying out signs using software.


• Installs pavement markings by determining amount of materials needed, marking area from engineered plans or map, preparing thermoplastic machine, determining road hazards and conditions, and cleaning and maintaining thermoplastic machine.


• Performs required clean-up and preventive maintenance on all equipment.


• Performs operational support by establishing work zones, interacting with the public, and keeping records of inventory.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED and 3 years’ 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.


• Must be able to obtain and maintain International Municipal Signal Association’s (IMSA) Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control certification (or equivalent) within one year (or first availability thereafter).


• Valid Driver’s License

Supplemental Information

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.

Our Core Values

INCLUSION | COLLABORATION | CREATIVITY | ACCOUNTABILITY

Our Mission Statement

Through forward-thinking policies and responsible stewardship, we are creating a better city every day with excellent core services and quality of life for all.

What We Offer

The City of Wilmington believes that employees are one of our most important resources. We offer an excellent salary and competitive benefits package to serve the needs of our employees and their families. Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options


• Excellent retirement benefits, including a city provided 4.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k) account and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees’ Retirement System


• Employer-paid health & wellness clinic


• Free on-site city gym access


• Paid sick and vacation leave + 13 paid holidays per year


• 6-weeks paid parental leave


• Paid volunteer & blood donation leave to give back to our community


• Flex schedule and telework availability, depending on your position


• Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives


• Tuition assistance benefits

Applicant Status Updates

After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants who meet the minimum and/or preferred qualifications will be referred over to the hiring department. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.

Health Benefits are offered to employees working at least 30 hours per week

Health Insurance

- The City offers two options for health coverage: a standard PPO plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following hire for employees and their eligible dependents. Both you and the City contribute to the overall cost of coverage.

Dental Insurance

- Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following hire. Employees, their spouse and dependent children are eligible for coverage.

Life Insurance

- The city pays to provide coverage valued at one times your annual salary. Supplemental insurance is available for employees to purchase. Optional coverage for dependents is also available for purchase.

Retirement

• NC Local Government Retirement System - All benefits eligible employees make a mandatory 6% contribution every pay period.


• Deferred Compensation – The city contributes an amount equal to 4.5% of the annual salary to a 401(k) plan regardless of employee contribution. Employees may choose to contribute additional money to the 401(k) or 457 deferred compensation plans, without a match from the City, within the IRS guidelines.

Paid Leave (offered to employees working at least 1,000 hours annually*)

• Sick Leave - 12 days accrued each year


• Annual Leave - Accrual based on years of service and classification. Employees can earn from 10 to 24 days each year.


• Holidays - 13 paid holidays annually


• Paid Parental Leave - Six weeks of paid leave for the birth, adoption or placement of a child (must run concurrently with FMLA).


• Part-Time Employees will earn paid leave benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Miscellaneous

• Tuition reimbursement


• Employee Assistance Program


• Short & Long Term Disability


• Cancer & Critical Illness


• Accident Insurance


• Whole Life Insurance


• Credit Union membership


• Access to City Fitness Center

Note: The City of Wilmington is on a bi-weekly pay cycle. New employees should expect to receive their first paycheck approximately 4 weeks after their start date.

This is intended to be a brief overview of the benefits offered. Please visit our website at https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/Government/Departments-Divisions/Human-Resources/Benefits for more information.