Traffic Maintenance Worker

City of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lubbock is seeking a Traffic Sign Installer to install and repair traffic signs and markings, ensuring safe traffic flow and clear guidance for drivers.

The role involves operating traffic striping machines, driving a support truck, erecting and maintaining signs, painting medians and curbs, and performing related duties. This is on-site, outdoors, with physical requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 6–12 months of construction or maintenance experience.
• Valid current Driver’s License.
• Must pass a physical exam.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair traffic signs and markings to direct traffic.
• Operate striping machines and assist with traffic control while working behind a striper.
• Erect, repair, and maintain traffic control signs and other devices; dig holes for sign poles.
• Paint medians, curbs, parking stalls, and legends; install island markers.
• Install pavement marking tape and repair damaged street signs.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Traffic marking knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Installs and repairs traffic signs and performs semi-skilled work in the marking of streets by signs, traffic striping, or other means for the direction of traffic.

• Operate traffic striping machines used in marking traffic lanes and crosswalks. Drive truck behind striper to keep traffic off paint;
• Erect, repair, and maintain traffic control signs, street name signs, and other non-electrical traffic control devices. May dig holes with post digger for sign poles;
• Paint medians, curbs, parking stalls, and legends; install island markers and turn lane buttons;
• Install pavement marking tape;
• Repair damaged street signs;
• Perform related duties as required.

Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent; with an additional six months to one year of construction or maintenance experience; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

Valid Current Driver’s License

Physical Exam Required

Knowledge of:

• The methods, materials, and equipment used in the traffic marking of streets.

Ability to:

• Follow oral and written instructions; perform physical labor.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently walk or stand during the shift.
• Frequently climb ladders, stairs, or inclined surfaces.
• Frequently bend or kneel during a shift.
• Frequently push or pull objects.
• Frequently flex upper trunk to the right or left while standing or sitting.
• Occasionally reach above, at, and below shoulder height.
• Use hands and fingers to grasp tools.
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.