Traffic Signs Maintenance Worker II

Job Overview

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 2/25/2026, 3/11/2026 (Final)

Under general supervision, the Traffic Signs Maintenance Worker II performs a variety of technical traffic control field work including the fabrication, installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic signs, street markings, and other non-electrical traffic control devices in the unincorporated areas of Sacramento County.

• Principles and practices of leadership, mentoring, and training
• Applicable laws, rules and regulations related to traffic sign regulations
• California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices standards and specifications
• Methods, materials, equipment, tools, and techniques used in the fabrication, installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic signs, street markings, and other non-electrical traffic control devices
• Safety work methods and safety regulations related to traffic signs maintenance
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Basic arithmetic (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, percentages, ratios, and fractions)
• Principles of effective customer service

• Lead and train Traffic Signs Maintenance Worker I staff
• Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of staff
• Provide work direction and instruction
• Identify and effectively correct problems with equipment used in traffic signs and markings
• Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Interpret and apply applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Read and interpret simple dimensions on blueprints, construction plans, maps and drawings related to traffic signs and markings
• Maintain vehicle inventory of supplies, materials, and tools necessary to perform assigned work
• Place cones, barricades, warning devices, and direct the flow of traffic at job sites
• Stay current with technological changes in the traffic signs field

One year of full-time paid experience in the fabrication, installation, repair or maintenance of traffic signs, markings, and/or other non-electrical traffic control devices.

Criminal History and Background Checks:
The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist.

For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process.

In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, is required at the time of appointment. Incumbents must obtain a valid California Driver License, Commercial Class B or higher, issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles within 90 days of appointment. Incumbents may be…