522 - Sign Technician

City of Brownsville • Brownsville, TX

10d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sign Technician is responsible for installing traffic signs, barricading streets, painting curbs and arrows. Assist in mowing grass, trim trees and bushes. These duties are performed for public streets. Employee works independently in the field and is responsible for decision making requiring technical discretion, sound judgement, and familiarity with a variety of codes, ordinances, and construction methods. The employee works according to set procedures under direct supervision.

Requirements

• High school or GED.
• One (1) yr. related experience.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates tools and equipment in all types of weather, or conditions.
• Install traffic signs and ensures other signs are properly mounted.
• Assist in barricading streets as necessary.
• Keeps record of traffic reports and inventory of equipment.
• Installs guard rails as needed
• Mows grass and trim tree branches and bushes.
• Digs holes and mixes cement for the installation of poles and signs
• Cleans, services and maintains equipment use for daily operations.
• Reports hazardous and dangerous conditions in and around the facility and streets, including incidents/accidents immediately.
• Performs other related work as required.

Benefits

• Robust retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) City to Employee Matching Ratio 2:1, with eligibility for retirement after 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance plans for employees and their families.
• Vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance through MetLife.
• Employees and their dependents can also access care at Frontier Clinic at no cost when covered by the City's health plan.
• Pet insurance is available as a voluntary benefit.
• Deferred compensation plans through Equitable.
• Supplemental insurance options from AFLAC and Colonial Life.
• Full-time employees accrue 10 sick days and 15 vacation days annually.
• Parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees.
• Longevity pay.
• 100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually.
• 14 holidays per year, plus two floating holidays.
• Flexible scheduling options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED