Traffic Signs and Markings Specialist I

About the Role

Under close supervision, this role involves acquiring and demonstrating basic knowledge of traffic signs and markings operations. The position includes driving City vehicles and performing assigned duties such as fabricating, installing, and maintaining traffic signs and pavement markings. Work is evaluated through observation, performance evaluations, and results achieved.

Responsibilities

• Drives, operates, and maintains vehicles, machinery, and tools for painting or applying traffic control markings, lane lines, parking spaces, and crosswalks.
• Operates equipment to apply water and solvent-borne paints, reflective glass beads, and other materials.
• Drives light to medium-duty trucks and adheres to traffic laws and regulations.
• Cleans and maintains equipment such as stripers, stencil trucks, and sign fabrication tools.
• Fabricates traffic signs using aluminum, plastic, vinyl, and reflective sheeting.
• Prepares surfaces, applies coatings, and makes stencils as needed.
• Builds and repairs traffic control signs and barricades.
• Reviews and monitors signs for reflectivity and identifies signs needing repair.
• Removes and replaces worn, damaged, or missing signs.
• Removes vegetation obscuring signs using hand and power tools.
• Maintains inventory of signs and sign-making materials.
• May install overhead signs using bucket trucks.
• Maintains records, inventory, and work status.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months of experience in sign fabrication, installation, computer graphics design, commercial painting, metal fabrication, or equipment maintenance.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License.
• Must obtain basic first aid, CPR, traffic flagging, and forklift certificates within six (6) months.
• Must obtain IMSA Level I Traffic Signs and Markings Specialist Certification within twelve (12) months.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of traffic regulations, pavement markings, and sign manufacturing techniques.
• Understanding of traffic control procedures and equipment capabilities.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely.
• Knowledge of city, state, and federal traffic laws.
• Proficiency in time management, record keeping, and project planning.
• Working knowledge of office equipment and computer operations.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical ability to perform hard labor, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in various weather conditions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Free healthcare clinic.
• WA State PERS pension plan.
• 2% contribution to a 457 deferred compensation plan.
• Leave accruals: Vacation (7.67 hours/month), Sick (8 hours/month), Personal holiday (2 days), Observed holiday (11 holidays).
• Up to 5% bilingual/biliterate English/Spanish special pay.
• Life insurance.

Pay

$23.19 - $27.83 Hourly

Schedule

Full-time

Location: Yakima, WA
Department: Public Works Division Traffic Engineering
Opening Date: 10/21/2026
Closing Date: 11/4/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME