Sign Technician​/Hwy Maintenance Worker

Job Summary

Starting wage is $29.34/hour.

Work schedule:

Night shift 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. from November 1 through March 31;
Day shift April 1 through October 31.

• Installs, repairs, fabricates, and maintains all permanent, temporary, and seasonal traffic control devices and equipment used in signing.
• Performs traffic control, flagging, and work zone set‑ups.
• Repairs and/or replaces signs damaged due to traffic accidents or natural causes; documents and photographs repaired signs.
• Assists supervisor in conducting various traffic studies and administering pavement striping.
• Re‑lamps and performs minor maintenance such as replacing batteries on traffic signals and overhead lights; troubleshoots problems using computer hook‑up to cabinet and notifies contractor of service needed.
• Trims trees and brush away from obstructed signs to improve visibility and safety.
• Operates locator device to check underground utilities prior to digging and assists maintenance personnel in locating underground utilities.
• Fabricates special signs which are not part of the regular inventory.
• Maintains department equipment, building, sign shop inventories; uses computerized inventory system; documents all signing activities; receives and unloads supplies and signs, and places in proper storage location.
• Performs repairs and maintenance to roads and bridges; including bituminous patching, paving, sealing concrete repair & maintenance in medians/sidewalks, and crack sealing roads.
• Replacement of highway culverts by removal and installation of new culverts and/or installation of culvert liners in existing culverts.
• Places highway construction signs; removes debris and trash from roads, bridges, and ditches including dead animals and discarded appliances; repairs and/or installs bridges, culverts and guardrails; constructs new roadway turn lanes and shoulders using computerized equipment.
• Removes snow and ice from roadways using chemicals, and salt; identifies, controls and removes noxious weeds, tree and brush cuttings on roadways; loads, hauls, and operates equipment.
• Transports and stockpiles road materials, including gravel and sand.
• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment on roadways and construction sites; interpret and understand highway construction plans; must be available for after‑work hours emergency callouts; performs other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or GED, and two years of experience working in highway maintenance, heavy equipment operation, and/or traffic signing or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience working with metal fabrication is preferred.

• Class A Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) with a Tanker Endorsement upon hire.
• First Aid/CPR, Competent Person, Forklift, Nuclear Training, Flagger/Work Zone, OSHA Log Safe Training certifications all within one year of employment.

Knowledge and awareness of environmental conditions and safety measures; knowledge of proper signage; basic metal shop fabrication; basic mathematics for measurements and inventory; ability to operate standard office equipment and computer systems; verbal and written communication; reading comprehension of technical documents; interpersonal skills; ability to operate sign truck, boom, tractor loader, distance measuring equipment, power tools, welding equipment; compliance with safety practices;

interpret State and Federal regulations; learn road maintenance and signing procedures; learn ice and snow removal; maintain operating records; perform duties in compliance with safety guidelines; high physical demands up to 100 lb, standing, walking, repetitive motions, exposure to chemicals, weather, machinery; use personal protective equipment; work in noisy environment.