Sign Technician I

About the role

This position involves performing skilled technical work in the fabrication and installation of street signs, instructional or directional signs, and other signs for City use. Work involves creating, installing, and repairing traffic signs throughout the City of Kenner. Reports to the Foreman.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs, and removes new and old traffic signs.
• Cleans and maintains traffic signs in the City.
• Makes traffic signs for inventory.
• Completes journal and reports of assignments.
• Installs temporary stop signs during emergencies.
• Sets up barricades during special events.
• Provides assistance with seasonal decorations.
• Receives and/or reviews various records and reports including work orders, list of complaints from Kenner Police Department, and verbal instructions from Foreman.
• Prepares and/or processes various records and reports including work orders, reports of problems, and verbal information.
• Refers to maps, policy and procedure manuals, codes / laws / regulations, publications and reference texts, etc.
• Operates a variety of vehicles, equipment, and machinery such as generators, truck, air compressor, etc.
• Uses a variety of tools such as power drill, sockets, weed eater, shovels, etc.; and a variety of supplies such as plastic materials, gas, graffiti spray, general office supplies, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as Foreman, coworkers, other City department employees, and the general public.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by three to six months of experience in graphics and sign fabrication; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Louisiana Class - D license.

Skills

• Knowledge of traffic control devices and signage.
• Ability to operate a variety of vehicles, equipment, and machinery.
• Ability to use a variety of tools and supplies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various groups and individuals.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits options are provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is effective the first of the following month, following full-time employment. Dependent coverage is also available. The City of Kenner also offers voluntary insurance plans: Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Plans (Voluntary Life, Cancer, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement, Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability).

Pay

The City of Kenner offers competitive compensation and benefits. Comprehensive medical benefits options are provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is effective the first of the following month, following full-time employment. Dependent coverage is also available. The City of Kenner also offers voluntary insurance plans: Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Plans (Voluntary Life, Cancer, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement, Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability).

Schedule

The position is 40 hours per week.