Signs & Markings Technician

Under general supervision, installs and maintains traffic signs and pavement markings for the city.

Examples of Duties

• Fabricates, installs, and maintains signs using Traffic Cad software.
• Installs crash-worthiness bases or sign poles; replaces signs that fail the reflectometer test.
• Installs signs to state, city, and MUTCD standards; replaces graffiti-covered signs; repairs signs that have been knocked down.
• Installs and maintains pavement markings with thermal or paint machines by applying preformed thermal symbols.
• Grinds lane lines for removal or relocation; stripes fire lanes and no-parking zones.
• Maintains all city facilities parking areas; installs delineators and raised pavement markers.
• Handles special projects by installing traffic analysis equipment, collecting and downloading data for engineers.
• Surveys neighborhoods; collects vehicle and pedestrian volume counts.
• Conducts traffic monitoring functions to measure the effectiveness of traffic improvements.

Experience and Training

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; some college preferred.
• One year of experience in a construction-related field; signs and markings experience preferred.

Certificates and Licenses

• Possession of a Class A Commercial Texas Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Possession of I.M.S.A. Work Zone Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months (not to exceed 12 months, depending on testing availability).
• Possession of I.M.S.A. Signs and Markings Level I Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months (not to exceed 12 months, depending on testing availability).

Posted range is the starting salary. Pay rate offered is based on experience.