Traffic Signs and Markings Technician I-III

City of Aurora; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Traffic Signs and Markings Technicians to join their growing team. This role involves skilled manual and technical maintenance of traffic signs and markings, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. Candidates will operate specialized equipment, maintain records, and contribute to a collaborative work environment. With a commitment to excellence and core values of integrity, respect, professionalism, and customer service, this opportunity allows you to make a real difference in the community while enjoying a competitive compensation package and generous benefits. If you are passionate about public service and have the skills needed, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan

On-site fitness center

Internal educational programs

Access to innovation workspaces

Generous paid-time-off program

Free Recreation Center Membership

Wellness programs

Tuition assistance

Performance bonus programs

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience with sign fabrication and installation equipment.
• Knowledge of methods, techniques, tools, and equipment for traffic signs.

Responsibilities

• Operate traffic maintenance equipment for signs and pavement markings.
• Inspect traffic signs for compliance with regulations.
• Assist in planning and organizing work.

Skills

Traffic maintenance equipment operation

Sign fabrication

Knowledge of traffic control devices

Ability to follow safety practices

Manual labor

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Traffic maintenance equipment

Personal computer for sign fabrication

Job description

Traffic Signs and Markings Technician I-III

Apply locations North Satellite Administration time type Full time posted on Posted 16 Days Ago job requisition id JR106152

JOB LOCATION

15740 E 32nd Ave Aurora, Colorado 80011-1518

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
• Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Salary to commensurate with experience.

The Hiring range for this position is: $22.42-$28.02/Hourly

Signing Bonus: New employees are eligible for a $5,000 bonus;

The signing bonus will be paid in installments as follows:

• $1,000 on the first paycheck
• $1,000 after 3 months from the hire date
• $1,000 after 6 months from the hire date
• $1,000 after 9 months from the hire date
• $1,000 after 12 months from the hire date

This bonus structure provides an incentive for successful candidates to join our team and rewards their commitment over time.

**This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Traffic Signs & Markings Technician I-III positions. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and qualifications match the needs of the position. **

Must reside in Colorado at time of hire.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT
The Traffic Signs & Markings Technician I-III Roles performs skilled manual and technical maintenance and/or operational activities for the Traffic Signs & Markings workgroup.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Traffic Signs & Marking Tech:

• Operates traffic maintenance equipment for the installation of traffic control signs and pavement markings.
• Inspects traffic signs to assure compliance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Responsible for traffic control through work zones.
• Assists with work planning by scheduling, organizing and securing materials and equipment.
• Maintains various records such as equipment, time, supplies, and parts inventory.
• Assists in training other employees in routine maintenance tasks.
• May use personal computer to fabricate traffic control signs.
• May act as lead worker.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Traffic Signs & Marking Tech II:

• Operates traffic maintenance equipment for the installation of traffic control signs and pavement markings.
• Inspects traffic signs to assure compliance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Responsible for traffic control through work zones.
• Assists with work planning by scheduling, organizing and securing materials and equipment.
• Maintains various records such as equipment, time, supplies, and parts inventory.
• Assists in training other employees in routine maintenance tasks.
• May use personal computer to fabricate traffic control signs.
• May act as lead worker.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Traffic Signs & Markings Tech III:

• Operates traffic maintenance equipment for the installation of traffic control signs and pavement markings.
• Inspects traffic signs to assure compliance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Responsible for traffic control through work zones.
• Assists with work planning by scheduling, organizing and securing materials and equipment.
• Maintains various records such as equipment, time, supplies, and parts inventory.
• Assists in training other employees in routine maintenance tasks.
• May use personal computer to fabricate traffic control signs.
• May act as lead worker.
• Performs additional duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

• At least two (2) years of experience with sign fabrication and installation equipment, small paint machines or other equipment related to the traffic signs and markings function.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of methods, techniques, tools and equipment used in performing traffic signs and marking maintenance functions
• Applicable safety practices and procedures

Preferred:

Skills:

• Use of tools, specialized equipment, methods, and safety practices common to assigned maintenance function.

Abilities:

• Ability to operate paint gun controls on paint trucks.
• Ability to operate platform truck including proper use of safety harness.
• Ability to weed and apply sign faces on aluminum blanks.
• Ability to operate all thermoplastic equipment.
• Ability and knowledge to follow loading procedure for paint truck.
• Perform manual labor for extended periods of time, outside and in all weather conditions.
• Understand oral and written instructions.
• Operate or receive training on various types of maintenance and construction equipment.
• Work overtime and call back duty.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees.
• Train and instruct other employees.
• Keep and maintain accurate records.
• Organize and schedule tools, materials, and equipment to accomplish tasks.
• Supportive team player with a positive attitude and ability to adapt to change.
• Strong commitment to safety.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Colorado Driver’s License
• Must obtain Colorado Class B Commercial Driver's License within six (6) months of employment.
• Must obtain ATSSA safety certificate within six (6) months of employment in the position.
• IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Certification.
• RTD On-Track Safety Training Certification.

Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

• Heavy physical work requiring the ability to lift 100 pounds with or without assistance.
• Frequently lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Considerable walking and standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing (including work from an aerial lift to 40 feet high).
• Frequent pushing, pulling, and bending.
• Hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for operation of mowing and other motorized equipment.
• Some speech communication to give information.
• Clear vision to read operating manuals and instruction.
• Hearing/listening for receiving and interpreting information and warning signals.

Work Environment:

• Works primarily outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Exposure to noise, dust, fumes, street traffic and materials used in traffic maintenance such as paint and chemicals.
• Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays in emergency situations including snow removal.

Equipment Used:

• Operate heavy equipment common to traffic signal maintenance.
• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:

As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.

About Us

Why Work for Aurora?

Rich benefits package with low employee costs

Generous paid-time-off program (Vacation, Sick and Personal leaves)

Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community

Growing city and employee population

Expansive perk benefits such as free Recreation Center Membership, wellness programs, tuition assistance, career advancement, performance bonus programs, etc.

On-site fitness center and wellness programs

Please show all your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

Leaving blanks or omitting previous employment may result in your disqualification from employment.

City policy requires that selected candidates provide documentation in the form of official transcripts of the highest level of education attained by the candidate that is listed on their application materials.

The City of Aurora requires all applicants for employment, who are offered positions with the City, to undergo a thorough criminal background check, drug testing for safety sensitive positions and possible credit check for select positions. All job applicants shall be asked to electronically consent to or sign a release authorizing a criminal background check and submit a urine sample for the purpose of testing for a wide variety of prohibited and/or controlled substances.

Applicants who hold a Commercial Driver’s License will also be required to undergo alcohol testing using an Evidential Breath Testing Device.

Note: The recent legalization of recreational marijuana by the state of Colorado does not change the city's policy. Applicants who test positive for marijuana during a pre-employment drug test will not be hired, and will be ineligible to be employed with the city for one year.

The City of Aurora uses E-Verify to determine if employees are legally eligible to work in the United States. Know your rights! The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment or employee shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability or military status. The City shall develop and maintain a plan for diversity. Through its staff, the City shall periodically analyze its employment related practices and its plan for diversity to ensure compliance with this policy.

If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation for completing this application, please feel free to contact our office at: 303-739-7225 or visit us at 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Suite 3500, Aurora, CO 80012.

Core 4 Values

Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:

Integrity

Respect

Professionalism

Customer Service

And we welcome all who share these values to apply.