Sign Technician/Hwy Maintenance Worker

Wright County•Buffalo, MN

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs intermediate skilled trades work performing maintenance of the County's traffic control signs and devices and the County's highway road and bridge system. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Traffic Engineer or Highway Maintenance Supervisor. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, and two years of experience working in highway maintenance, heavy equipment operation, and/or traffic signing or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Class A Commercial Driver's license (CDL) with a Tanker Endorsement upon hire.
Knowledge and awareness of the environmental conditions and precautionary safety measures required to perform routine maintenance procedures.
Knowledge of proper signage for work areas.
Knowledge of basic metal shop fabrication.
Knowledge of basic mathematics to calculate measurements and inventory.
Knowledge of, and ability to operate standard office equipment including computer and software programs, telephones and two-way radios.
Ability to learn to use GPS, digital camera, automated inventory system, and other computer systems used by the Highway Department.
Verbal and written communication skills sufficient to effectively respond to questions from a wide variety of audiences.
Reading comprehension skills sufficient to understand and interpret work related documents, plans and technical documents.
Interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange and/or convey information, give and receive work direction, and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to operate the sign truck with boom, tractor loader, distance measuring equipment, power and hand tools, welding equipment.
Ability to learn and work in compliance with safety practices pertaining to traffic lanes, along roadways, and with various chemicals.
Ability to interpret State and Federal regulations on traffic control devices.
Ability to learn various road maintenance and signing procedures.
Ability to learn the methods, practices, equipment and materials used in road and bridge maintenance and repair.
Ability to learn the phases of ice and snow removal and clean-up.
Ability to learn County government work flows and processes.
Ability to effectively organize time and anticipate, plan and successfully respond to changing circumstances.
Ability to keep operating records.
Ability to perform all job duties in compliance with safety guidelines and with an ongoing awareness of safety practices.
Ability to communicate courteously and professionally while maintaining positive working relationships with others when carrying out all job functions.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with metal fabrication is preferred.
First Aid/CPR, Competent Person, Forklift, Nuclear Training, Flagger/Work Zone, OSHA Log Safe Training certifications all within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

Installs, repairs, fabricates, and maintains all permanent, temporary, and seasonal traffic control devices and equipment used in signing.
Performs traffic control, flagging, and work zone set-ups.
Repairs and/or replaces signs damaged due to traffic accidents or natural causes; documents and photographs repaired signs.
Assists supervisor in conducting various traffic studies and administering pavement striping.
Re-lamps and performs minor maintenance such as replacing batteries on traffic signals and overhead lights; troubleshoots problems using computer hook-up to cabinet and notifies contractor of service needed.
Trims trees and brush away from obstructed signs to improve visibility and safety.
Operates locator device to check underground utilities prior to digging and assists maintenance personnel in locating underground utilities.
Fabricates special signs which are not part of the regular inventory.
Maintains department equipment, buildings, field sign and sign shop inventories; uses computerized inventory system; documents all signing activities.
Receives and unloads supplies and signs, and places in proper storage location.
Performs repairs and maintenance to roads and bridges; including bituminous patching, paving, sealing concrete repair & maintenance in medians/sidewalks, and crack sealing roads.
Replacement of highway culverts by removal and installation of new culverts and/or installation of culvert liners in existing culverts.
Places highway construction signs; removes debris and trash from roads, bridges, and ditches including dead animals and discarded appliances; repairs and/or installs bridges, culverts and guardrails; constructs new roadway turn lanes and shoulders using computerized equipment.
Removes snow and ice from roadways using chemicals, and salt; identifies, controls and removes noxious weeds, tree and brush cuttings on roadways; loads, hauls, and operates equipment.
Transports and stockpiles road materials, including gravel and sand.
Ability to safely operate heavy equipment on roadways and construction sites.
Ability to interpret and understand highway construction plans.
Must be available for after work hours emergency callouts.
Performs other duties and activities as assigned.