Signs & Markings Technician

Traffic Sign Maintenance Technician

This position installs, maintains, and repairs traffic signs and/or pavement markings within the guidelines of work orders, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, the manual on signing and coning, and Georgia DOT policies and standards. This position reports to the Manager Streetlight Maintenance Signs & Striping or other designated personnel and works with co-workers and the public to provide maintenance services.

Key Responsibilities and Performance Standards

• Replaces, installs, washes, and performs general maintenance of traffic signs. Removes sight restrictions from intersections.
• Paints new pavement markings and maintains existing pavement markings.
• Participates in 24 hour on-call rotation for traffic signs.
• Drives, operates and maintains assigned equipment and tools (i.e. striping equipment, post drivers, & miscellaneous tools).
• Assists with fabricating special signs.
• Maintains a clean workshop.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Position Specific Responsibilities Might Include:

• Inspects job sites and public streets for compliance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Augusta-Richmond County regulations, and Georgia Department of Transportation
• Percentages associated with key responsibilities and performance standards may vary based on area of

Education:

High School diploma or GED

Experience:

No Experience required; candidate will be trained to perform the duties associated with this position.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Familiarity with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Proficient with the use and care of common mechanical equipment and
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with
• Ability to learn, comprehend, and apply all Consolidated Government or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the

Licensing:
Must possess a valid state operator/driver's license for the type of vehicle operated with a good driving history.

• Possess or have the ability to obtain the IMSA Work Zone Safety Certification
• Possess or have the ability to obtain the IMSA Signing and Marking Level I

Other:

Does this position require staff call up in an emergency situation? Yes

Is travel from office to other locations required of this position? Yes

If yes, what is the percentage of travel involved? More than 50%

Performance Aptitudes:

• Physical Abilities:
  Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged standing, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
• Sensory Requirements:
  Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
• Environmental Factors:
  Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, humidity, rain, fumes, machinery; vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animal/wildlife attacks, or animal bites.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.