District Highway Sign Technician I or II - Big Spring, TX

Texas Department of Transportation

About The Position

District Sign Technician I: Performs entry-level transportation related work installing, repairing, and maintaining traffic signs, mailboxes, and delineators in a district. Work includes maintaining inventory and records of signs and materials and using specialized tools and equipment related to sign installation. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and standard practices and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor. District Sign Technician II: Performs skilled transportation related work installing, repairing, and maintaining traffic signs, mailboxes, and delineators in a district. Work includes maintaining inventory and records, ordering of signs and materials, and using specialized tools and equipment related to sign installation. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Requirements

Must have a valid Commercial Class "A" Driver License (CDL) at time of application with an N Endorsement, and with no restrictions - This position requires you to drive a state vehicle for TxDOT.
District Sign Technician I requires the following: Education: None in formal education Experience: NONE. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). No supervisory experience required. Related College education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. No Substitution.
District Sign Technician II requires the following: Education: None in formal education Experience: 1 YEAR Sign installation and/or repair, roadway maintenance, construction, transportation engineering support, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). No supervisory experience required. Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Traffic Control Standard Sheets
Standard Highway Sign Designs for Texas
The Sign Crew Field Book
Inventory/stock control procedures
The Guide to Proper Location and Installation of Signs and Other Devices
Using basic mathematical fundamentals
Installing and repairing signs
Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Safely using, operating, and maintaining applicable equipment
Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates and expenses
Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
Subject to noise
Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or another device
Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.
Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
Standing-prolonged periods of time
Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction
Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion
Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects
Talking expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts
Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
Standing-prolonged periods of time
Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.

Responsibilities

Assists transportation maintenance crews with maintenance-related work as required; may respond to assist with emergency situations/conditions.
Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products.
Issues signs to maintenance sections/transportation crews; uses tools and equipment and moves signs and related materials.
Measures and calculates amount of materials needed.
Mixes and places concrete for sign support foundations; moves cement bags and other items related to these duties.
Operates a boom and bucket truck and/or specialized sign truck to install roadway signs.
Operates radios.
Performs and maintains inventory of signs.
Performs preventive maintenance on sign truck.
Repairs and installs signs, supports, foundations and delineators in accordance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and other departmental guidance.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
Orders supplies and materials from district shop.
Orders signs from the regional sign shop.
Conducts nighttime luminaire inspections to ensure reflectivity of signs, delineators, stripping, and retroreflective pavement markers (RPMs).
Inspects roadways to identify sign and delineator deficiencies and recommend repairs.
situations/conditions.
Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products.