Traffic Sign​/Marking Tech

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to ensure the safety of the City's streets and roadways. This is accomplished by installing and maintaining traffic signs, pavement markings, and other traffic control devices. Other duties include completing on-call duty for emergencies and interacting with other City employees and the general public.

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.

This position has responsibilities that require lifting up to 50-100 pounds on occasion.

• Maintains and installs traffic signs by obtaining work orders; installing overhead street markers using necessary equipment and placing posts and signs throughout the City.
• Maintains and installs pavement markings by using thermoplastic tape, paint and other supplies; inputting markings for railroad crossings; re-stripping roadways and installing crosswalks and stop bars.
• Monitors inventory levels to ensure that the stock inventory for markings are updated and full.
• Ensures the cleanliness of vehicles by maintaining vehicles and keeping the vehicle adequately fueled and stocked for each day of use.
• Monitors phone calls by receiving calls and responding to emergency situations such as sign knockdown or replacement as needed.
• All other duties as assigned by a supervisor/manager within your department/division.

• Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality for the assigned work hours is essential.

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

• Education: Training beyond high school. Could include some college hours, technical school, or correspondence course.
• Experience: Less than 1 year of related experience.
• Licenses: Valid Class C Driver's License required. Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) within two (2) years of employment required.
• Certifications Required: Signs and Markings Level I Certification and Work Zone Certification or the ability to obtain both within first 12 months of employment required.

The City offers a full range of benefits for full time employees, including, but not limited to the plans as defined in the Benefits Guide. Summary of Benefits