Sign And Marking Technician

City of Charlotte•Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

This position in the City of Charlotte’s Transportation Department installs and maintains traffic control devices, with a primary focus on pavement markings. The technician assists crews with installing, maintaining, and repairing pavement markings and performs heavy manual labor. The position is primarily assigned to the Pavement Markings Section but may support other sections or specialized projects as needed. The role operates specialized pavement-marking tools and equipment, handles materials and supplies, documents work, and sets up temporary traffic control. Work is performed outdoors in traffic and across varied weather and site conditions, with adherence to applicable safety procedures, the CDOT WATCH handbook, and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

Requirements

At least one year of work experience with heavy equipment, construction, traffic control, or pavement markings.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Class A CDL.
Ability to read and write, including following engineering drawings and construction plans.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
General knowledge of methods, practices, procedures, work hazards, and equipment used in pavement-marking installation and maintenance.
Ability to troubleshoot and solve pavement-marking installation and maintenance problems with limited supervision from the Field Engineering & Operations Supervisor.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, sometimes in unfavorable weather conditions.
Ability to work on a team or lead crews on various traffic projects.
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and standard practices for installing, operating, and maintaining pavement-marking systems.
Knowledge of the MUTCD and hazards and safety precautions related to working in and around heavy vehicle traffic.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including lifting, carrying, walking, climbing, and driving.

Nice To Haves

Experience with work hazards, work zones, safety precautions, 811 Locates procedures, OSHA regulations, pavement-marking surface preparation, and specialized pavement-marking equipment and hand tools.
Experience reading and interpreting pavement-marking plans and layouts in accordance with the MUTCD.
Computer experience, including typing, word-processing documents, spreadsheets, and work-order management systems.
Experience performing routine maintenance on specialized pavement-marking equipment.

Responsibilities

Install and maintain pavement markings.
Operate specialized pavement-marking tools and equipment.
Load and unload materials, supplies, and equipment.
Complete pavement-marking tasks correctly and efficiently.
Maintain work records, including maintenance, inventory, vehicle inspection, and daily work forms and logs.
Set up temporary traffic control, safety cones, and signs according to the CDOT WATCH handbook, MUTCD, and specialized training.
Follow safety procedures, use personal protective equipment, and recognize and report unsafe conditions and actions.
Perform related work as required.