Sign and Marking Specialist II

THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO ALL KING COUNTY EMPLOYESS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC

This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) Career Service and (1) term-limited or special duty position expected to last up to 12 months with possibility of extension

King County Road Service Division is seeking two dedicated, hard-working Sign and Marking Specialists II to join our team to fill one (1) Career Service and one (1) term-limited or special duty assignment expected to last 12 months. Our ideal candidates are motivated team players, with experience installing, maintaining, and repairing traffic signs, pavement markings, and roadway striping applications. This work will be performed in unincorporated King County and contracted Cities and Municipalities.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with Road Services and contribute to the safety and improvement of our community roadways!

The King County Road Services Division designs, builds, operates, and maintains roads and bridges in unincorporated areas of King County. The Division is committed to ensuring the county's transportation system is safe and efficient for all uses and modes of travel.

To learn more about the Road Services Division, visit us at:
About the Road Services Division
- King County, Washington

Applying equity, racial, and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.

• Clean and prepare road surfaces for markings or setting up posts for signs.
• Apply paint and thermoplastic materials using specialized equipment to create clear, and compliant roadway markings, including crosswalks, arrows, lane dividers, legends, channelization islands, and stop bars.
• Install traffic signs.
• Install and secure pavement markings such as traffic buttons.
• Operate a roadway striping truck to apply precise and durable pavement markings.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot paint equipment, including compressors, spray guns, thermoplastic applicators, and center-line striping machines.
• Maintain accurate daily logs documenting activities and update records in the work order inventory system ensuring timely and detailed reporting.
• Clear brush, trees, and other objects to maintain visibility and effectiveness of traffic signs.
• Provide proper traffic controlby flagging or placing signs, cones, and barricades as appropriate to ensure crew and public safety.
• Operate jackhammers, air compressors, and common hand tools; assemble, repair, and dismantle street signs and posts.
• Dig post-holes and securely set posts.
• Lift, carry, move, or handle bags, tools, equipment, and other objects weighing up to 50 pounds to complete any of the above referenced functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated experience installing roadway signs and markings.
• Demonstrated experience in applying paint and thermoplastic materials for roadway markings, including crosswalks, arrows, legends, and lane lines.
• Proficiency in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting paint equipment such as compressors, spray guns, thermoplastic applicators, and center-line striping machines.
• Experience operating and maintaining a Road-way Striping Truck.

• Possess knowledge of and commitment to adhering to federal, state, and county safety standards and protocols for construction, road maintenance, or other heavy manual labor, including fall protection, confined space, and hazardous materials.
• Ability to dig post-holes and set signposts securely.
• Skill in operating tools and equipment such as jackhammers, air compressors, and common hand tools.
• Experience providing proper traffic control procedures, including flagging and setting up signs, cones, and barricades for crew and public safety.
• Possess strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills, with a collaborative approach and mindset geared toward continuous improvement.
• Familiar with and understands the standards outlined in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Proficient in interpreting maps and technical drawings.
• Effective time management skills, and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Are comfortable performing work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Demonstrate behaviors that reflect fairness, respect, and inclusiveness;
  Skilled in courteously responding to the general public and maintaining effective…