District Sign Tech IV

Texas Department of Transportation•Houston, TX

About The Position

Coordinates and performs advanced skilled transportation related work installing, repairing, and maintaining traffic signs, mailboxes, and delineators in a district. Serves as a lead worker and trains other technicians. Work includes coordinating and maintaining inventory and records, ordering of signs and materials, and using specialized tools and equipment related to sign installation. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to a supervisor.

Requirements

5 years in sign installation and/or repair, roadway maintenance, construction, transportation engineering support, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).
Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License with an "N" Endorsement or have obtained a CDL "A” License, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.
Extensive knowledge of: Traffic Control Standard Sheets, The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, The Sign Crew Field Book
Expert skill in: Installing and repairing signs, Safely using, operating, and maintaining applicable equipment, Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Proficient skill in: Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others, Training in a classroom, office, or field environment, Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Ability to: Work in cramped spaces (bend, stoop, crawl) and at varied heights
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Subject to noise
Subject to vibration
Subject to hazards - moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
Required to wear protective gear - respirator, hard hat, or other devices
Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
Crouching - bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
Visual Acuity - operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.
Will be required to work weather events (hurricanes, snow/ice, flooding) and must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

Responsibilities

Assists in scheduling and assigning work.
Serves as a lead worker by advising, training, and instructing employees in shop policies and procedures; acting as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage.
Coordinates and conducts nighttime luminaire inspections to ensure reflectivity of signs, delineators, stripping, and retroreflective pavement markers (RPMs).
Coordinates and inspects roadways to identify sign and delineator deficiencies and recommend repairs.
Coordinates, performs, and maintains inventory of signs.
Assists transportation maintenance crews with maintenance-related work as required; may respond to assist with emergency situations/conditions.
Operates a boom and bucket truck and/or specialized sign truck to install roadway signs.
Repairs and installs signs, supports, foundations and delineators in accordance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and other departmental guidance.
Trains other technicians on sign installation and safety procedures.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.