Sign And Marking Technician

City of Charlotte

13d•$25 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Sign And Marking Technician installs and maintains traffic control devices, with a primary focus on pavement markings. The position supports work crews in installing, maintaining, and repairing pavement markings and includes heavy manual labor. The role is primarily assigned to the Pavement Markings Section but may support other sections or specialized projects as needed. The technician operates specialized pavement-marking tools and equipment, loads and unloads materials, and completes related work accurately and efficiently. The position also involves setting up temporary traffic control in accordance with applicable guidance, maintaining detailed work and inspection records, and following safety procedures. Work is performed outdoors in varied weather and may involve traffic, heavy equipment, chemicals, fumes, dust, uneven surfaces, and excessive noise. The position requires physical activities such as lifting, walking, climbing, and driving, as well as periodic office or vehicle-based tasks.

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 operations.
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.
Ability to work on a team or lead crews on traffic projects.
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and standard practices for installing, operating, and maintaining pavement-marking systems.
Knowledge of the MUTCD and safety precautions related to working in and around heavy vehicle traffic.
Ability to meet the listed physical and sensory demands, including lifting, walking, climbing, driving, and working outdoors in traffic and around equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with work hazards, work zones, safety precautions, 811 Locates procedures, and OSHA regulations.
Experience with 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.
Ensure pavement-marking tasks are completed correctly and efficiently.
Maintain work records, including maintenance, inventory, vehicle inspection, and daily work-log forms.
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.
Support other sections or specialized projects as needed.