Traffic Sign & Pavement Markings Technician

topeka; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Prescription Insurance

Paid Vacation leave

Paid Sick leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic

Job summary

The City of Topeka is seeking dedicated individuals to serve as Traffic Control Specialists in the Traffic Operations division. You will install and maintain City-owned street signage and assist with pavement markings using sign fabrication CAD systems.

This role requires heavy lifting, night shifts during crosswalk painting season, and occasional emergency snow removal duties. Prior hands-on experience with hand tools and vehicle maintenance is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Kansas driver’s license with insurable record.
• Experience operating hand tools for construction or mechanical trades.
• Vehicle maintenance experience preferred.
• IMSA Work Zone Safety Certification or equivalent and forklift safety certification within 1 year.
• One year direct experience installing traffic signs and roadway markings.
• Experience fabricating highway signs to MUTCD standards.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain City street and roadway signage per MUTCD standards.
• Fabricate signs using a CAD sign making system.
• Operate bed-mounted and walk-behind street striping machines and paint sprayer.
• Paint street markings and crosswalks.
• Work night shifts during crosswalk painting season.
• Assist in emergency snow removal operations as needed.

Skills

Hand tools

Vehicle maintenance

Safety certification

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Sign fabrication tools

Sign making system

Job description

The City of Topeka is seeking dedicated individuals to serve as Traffic Control Specialists in the Traffic Operations division. You will install and maintain City-owned street signage and assist with pavement markings using sign fabrication CAD systems.

This role requires heavy lifting, night shifts during crosswalk painting season, and occasional emergency snow removal duties. Prior hands-on experience with hand tools and vehicle maintenance is preferred.