Signs and Markings Technician (Transportation Public Works) (Civil Service)

Job Summary

Performs a variety of skilled, difficult, or complex maintenance tasks in field and ground maintenance; asphalt/paving repair and marking; climate control operation; parking meter repair, bench repair, and collection; traffic signs and marking; water system preventative maintenance and repair; and water meter testing and repair.

Essential Functions

• Directs and participates in the installation and maintenance of traffic signs and street markings.
• Supports installing and maintaining traffic signs and marking pavement; travels to various locations and ensures crew is prepared for work.
• Identifies required tools and materials, ensures availability, drives trucks and paint machines to job sites, and trains lower‑level crew members.
• Acts as lead worker to a small crew by assigning tasks, setting pace of work, and training in visual inspection of street maintenance, traffic sign installation and care, and general traffic maintenance tasks.
• Prepares equipment and materials for sign installs, maintenance, and repair; mixes concrete, measures and cuts metal poles, installs anchors, hand‑digs holes, assembles signs on poles, trims trees, and removes old poles and signs.
• Facilitates accurate, safe, and efficient installation of signage for all traffic and street requirements; checks and evaluates painting for street marking to ensure work meets transportation standards.

Knowledge and Skills

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three years experience in general construction, sign shop, street maintenance, or related work.
• State of Texas Class C Driver's License.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Ability to speak English and Spanish.
• Knowledge of traffic patterns and sign layout practices.
• Knowledge of standard colors, configuration, and placement of lane markings and traffic signs.
• Knowledge of surface preparations and adaptability of various surface materials.
• Ability to train and instruct others in proper and safe work procedures.
• Ability to read maps, plans, and blueprints.
• Ability to perform simple math calculations.
• Ability to plan sequence of operations.
• Ability to stand, bend, and lift items weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Two (2) years experience in maintenance/repair/installation of traffic signs/signals, pavement markings, or utility construction maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Pay

Salary Range: $44,720.00 – $47,652.80. The listed range is the starting salary; the amount offered will depend upon qualifications.