Wrong Way and School Zone Sign Technician
State of Oklahoma
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Job summary
State of Oklahoma is seeking a Wrong Way and School Zone Sign Technician to install, maintain, and inspect traffic control devices across districts, focusing on wrong-way detection and school zone safety systems.
The role involves entry-level work with traffic systems, sign age management, and collaboration with engineers and field crews, with potential statewide travel and safety-sensitive environments.
Qualifications
- Entry-level technical work in traffic systems and devices.
- Travel statewide may be required; knowledge of MUTCD standards is a plus.
- Preference for IMSA Signal Technician Certification at higher levels.
Responsibilities
- Install and maintain wrong-way detection signs and systems.
- Set up school zone signs with flashing beacons and indicators.
- Inspect and ensure visibility and MUTCD/ODOT standards compliance.
- Assist in inspecting construction methods and traffic-related equipment.
Skills
Education
Job description
Wrong Way and School Zone Sign Technician
Wrong Way and School Zone Sign Technician
345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Chief Engineer - Project Delivery - Traffic - Traffic Operations
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Full time
Regular
- Level I - $45,300
- Level II - $49,900
- Level III - $54,900
- Level IV - $60,800
- Our benefits go beyond the basics, offering annual benefit allowances, a variety of health, dental, and vision plan options, paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year, 11 paid holidays, robust retirement savings plans, and an EAP & wellness program to support you every step of the way.
- The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.
- The State offers several different medical, dental, and vision plans to better fit your needs. Including options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan: available to employees who began State employment after November 1st, 2015.
- Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of 4.5%.
- Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above.
- OPERS Defined Benefit Plan: available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS.
- 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
- 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.
- 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.
- 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
- Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.
- EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems.
Position Title: Transportation Specialist
Department: Traffic
Division: 9
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: 200 NE 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
The Wrong Way and School Zone Sign Technician supports each district with the installation, maintenance, and inspection of traffic control devices, with a primary focus on wrong-way detection systems and school zone safety systems. This position ensures public safety by maintaining clear, visible, and compliant sign age systems in high-risk and sensitive areas. Responsibilities include performing entry-level work related to the installation, repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance of traffic systems, communication networks, illumination, and data collection devices. Work may occur in heavy traffic conditions, require extensive statewide travel, and involve interaction with governmental and private entities. Employees in this role follow specific instructions and complete assignments under frequent review by an immediate supervisor
- Install and maintain wrong-way detection signs and systems on roadways and ramps.
- Set up and service school zone signs, including flashing beacons and speed limit indicators.
- Conduct routine inspections to ensure signs are visible, functional, and compliant with MUTCD standards, ODOT standards, and Manufacturer standards.
- Respond to emergency sign repair requests and traffic safety concerns.
- Collaborate with engineers and field crews to improve traffic safety infrastructure.
- Maintain accurate records of sign locations, maintenance activities, and inventory.
- Assists in inspecting construction methods, workmanship and maintenance procedures to ensure contractors build, install and maintain traffic-related systems/equipment in accordance with plans and specifications and contract requirements.
- Assists in installing, maintaining, modifying, adjusting, testing, troubleshooting, inspecting, and/or repairing electronic traffic control, communication, traffic data collection, and/or illumination systems.
- Assists in installing, troubleshooting and maintaining hardware and software pertaining to traffic systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems or the Statewide Traffic Analysis and Reporting System.
- Assists in maintaining stock and equipment to ensure necessary tools, products and materials are available for scheduled projects.
- Follows applicable safety procedures when working in an area where other utilities such as high voltage lines, gas lines, water and sewage lines and heavy traffic are located.
- Learns to identify, troubleshoot, problem solve and identify possible new site characteristics.
- Learns to install, maintain and replace cameras, motorized LED and fiber optic signs and cable and communication modems; monitors communication devices/systems.
- Moves/assists in the placement of barricades, cones and other traffic control devices.
- Responds to emergency situations to assist with repair and maintenance of traffic signals, systems, lighting or traffic data collection equipment.
Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.
Incumbents perform entry level technical work in a training status using standardized procedures to assist and/or perform tasks such as surveying, research, planning, highway constructions inspection, data collection, and/or materials sampling and testing. Responsibilities may be assigned in any area of transportation work.
Level I - Education and Experience requirements are none.
Level II - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of one year of experience in transportation-related work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting two college courses in mathematics, natural science, engineering, or a closely related field for the required year of experience.
Level Ill - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of three years of experience in transportation-related work; or an equivalent combination of experience and experience, substituting 30 semester hours for each year of the required experience, including two college courses in mathematics, natural science, engineering, or a closely related field. Preference will be given to applicants with an IMSASignal Technician Certification, Level I.
Level IV - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of four years of experience in transportation-related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting 30 semester hours for each year of the required experience, including two college courses in mathematics, natural science, engineering, or a closely related field. Preference will be given to applicants with an IMSASignal Technician Certification Level II.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of basic geometry and algebra; of basic laboratory equipment; of construction materials; and of the English language in order to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability is required to measure distance; to collect data; to operate computer equipment; and to operate transportation-related equipment.
Possession of a valid driver’s license in order to perform necessary travel.
Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with the position.
Some agencies may require applicants to take and pass a Physical Abilities Demonstration prior to appointment or entry in this job family.
Based upon the specific work performed, some agencies may require registration or certification in a designated profession or occupation.
Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by63 O.S.
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