Traffic Signage Technician II — Road Marking & Safety

County of Tulare; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Tulare in Visalia is seeking a skilled sign production and installation worker to design, fabricate, and maintain traffic signs using digital printers, plotters, and a range of hand and power tools. Safe work practices and following maps, plans and shop manuals are essential.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, a Class B license with tanker endorsement before probation ends, and the ability to operate various equipment.

Qualifications

• Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
• Knowledge: Basic math sufficient to make and install signs to specifications.
• Skill/Ability to: Read gauges and operate office equipment.
• License or Certificate: Class B driver’s license and tanker endorsement required within 2 weeks before end of probation; Class C license at time of appointment.
• Desirable: CAMUTCD standards and sign manufacturing knowledge.
• Conditions of Employment: Pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and background check may be required.

Responsibilities

• Use computer software, digital printers and plotters to design and fabricate traffic signs.
• Use hand and power tools and airless spray equipment.
• Stripe roadways and apply pavement markings in paint and thermoplastic.
• Assemble and install solar-powered traffic safety devices.
• Observe and report safety hazards and equipment maintenance needs.
• Maintain sign inventory and service records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Office equipment use

Read gauges

Tool usage

Safety practices

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Airless spray equipment

Two-way radio

Hydraulic auger

Job description

County of Tulare in Visalia is seeking a skilled sign production and installation worker to design, fabricate, and maintain traffic signs using digital printers, plotters, and a range of hand and power tools. Safe work practices and following maps, plans and shop manuals are essential.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, a Class B license with tanker endorsement before probation ends, and the ability to operate various equipment.