Highway Maintenance Operator - Sign Shop

About the role

This is a full-time, benefit-earning position internally classified as a Highway Maintenance Operator. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis; details about NEO will be provided upon hire. The Traffic Division is responsible for the maintenance and operation of all county road Signs, Signals, Pavement Markings and Guardrail. The Division consists of approximately 30 staff forming three teams: the Sign Shop, the Signal Shop, and the Traffic Management Center, which operate and maintain 55,000 Traffic Signs, 9,000,000 LF of Pavement Markings, 10,000 Pavement Messages, 100,000 LF of Guardrail, and 800 Traffic Signals. The Transportation Department envisions a respectful, safe, high-quality county highway system, widely trusted for innovation, collaboration, and responsible use of resources. Hennepin County is the largest county government organization in Minnesota; its employees work daily to improve the health, safety, and quality of life for residents and communities. The County’s mission is to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities and inequities and create opportunity for all, with a vision of a community where all people are healthy, valued, and thrive. Employees receive competitive benefits and a positive workplace culture, including meaningful work, competitive pay, work‑life balance, a variety of benefits, and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest). Hennepin County envisions an organization where commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental to providing excellent service to the community.

Responsibilities

• Work with traffic control for work zones; layout traffic control signs, cone in the work zone, and flag operations following the MN Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) field manual.
• Assist senior sign workers with installation, maintenance and manufacturing of striping, guardrails, and roadway signs.
• Perform and/or assist with installation and maintenance of various pavement markings and roadway safety enhancements.
• Complete sight distance reviews and clear sight lines for signs, intersections and driveways.
• Support the county’s asset management efforts through data collecting