District Highway Sign Technician I or II TX

Position: District Highway Sign Technician I or II - Big Spring, TX

Job Description

District Highway Sign Technician I or II – Big Spring, TX (2503603)

Position Information

TxDOT is looking for a District Highway Sign Technician I or II for the Big Spring Office. If you are looking to build a career, you have come to the right place!

At TxDOT we strive to achieve a work‑life balance and recognize the importance of your career as well as your home life. We offer a wide array of programs and activities, including compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentives, career development programs, tuition assistance, and many other benefits.

Salary Plan/Grade

• District Sign Technician I: A16 ($40,918.00 – $61,130.00 per year)
• District Sign Technician II: A17 ($42,976.00 – $64,469.00 per year)

Minimum/Maximum Salary

Minimum: $40,918.00

Maximum: $64,469.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status:
Non‑exempt

Work Locations

Big Spring – Ae/Howard Co Maint 1301 N HWY 350, Big Spring 79720

Travel & Shift Details

• Travel:
  Yes, 25% of the time
• Shift: Day
• Location Flexibility:
  Onsite

Benefits and Perks

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑Time Employees
• On‑the‑Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family‑Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother‑Friendly Worksites.

Job Responsibilities

Performs entry‑level transportation‑related work installing, repairing, and maintaining traffic signs, mailboxes, and delineators in a district. Work includes maintaining inventory and records of signs and materials and using specialized tools and equipment related to sign installation.

Performs skilled transportation‑related work installing, repairing, and maintaining traffic signs, mailboxes, and delineators. Work includes maintaining inventory and records, ordering of signs and materials, and using specialized tools and equipment.

Essential Duties for District Sign Technician I:

• Assist transportation maintenance crews with maintenance‑related work as required; may respond to emergency situations.
• Move equipment, tools, materials, and products.
• Issue signs to maintenance sections/transportation crews; use tools and equipment and move signs and related materials.
• Measure and calculate amount of materials needed.
• Mix and place concrete for sign support foundations; move cement bags and other items related to these duties.
• Operate a boom and bucket truck and/or specialized sign truck to install roadway signs.
• Operate radios.
• Perform and maintain inventory of signs.
• Perform preventive maintenance on sign truck.
• Repair and install signs, supports, foundations, and delineators in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and other departmental guidance.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional Duties for District Sign Technician II:

• Order supplies and materials from district shop.
• Order signs from the regional sign shop.
• Conduct nighttime luminaire inspections to ensure reflectivity of signs, delineators, stripping, and retro reflective pavement markers (RPMs).
• Inspect roadways to identify sign and delineator deficiencies and recommend repairs.
• Move equipment, tools, materials, and products.

Minimum Qualifications District Sign Technician I

Education: None required.

Experience: None required. Related college education or relevant technical training may substitute experience on a year‑per‑year basis.

District Sign Technician II

Education: None required.

Experience: One year of sign installation and/or repair, roadway maintenance, construction, transportation engineering support, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience.

Licenses and Certifications

Must have a valid Commercial Class “A” Driver License (CDL) with a N endorsement and no restrictions.

Competencies

• Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Traffic Control Standard Sheets.
• Standard Highway Sign Designs for Texas.
• The Sign Crew Field Book.
• Inventory/stock control procedures.
• The Guide to Proper Location and Installation of Signs and Other…