Sign Technician - Public Works (Prescott)

Yavapai County Government•Prescott, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, the Sign Technician performs skilled installation of new traffic control devices and inspects and maintains existing traffic control devices in County rights-of-way. The position observes, reports, and repairs damaged devices, obstructions to visibility, and other potential safety hazards; removes or replaces outdated or missing devices; and verifies reports of damage or missing devices, including making emergency repair calls after regular working hours when necessary. The role maintains traffic control device inventories, equipment service records, and accurate records of device types and locations. Work takes place year-round in workshop and field environments and in all weather conditions. The position is classified as non-exempt, Grade 4, and classified; it is not designated safety sensitive.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of field service experience using hand and power tools.
Valid Arizona driver’s license.
Obtain and maintain a valid DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate by the date of hire.
Obtain ATSSA Flagger Certification within one year of employment.
Obtain ATSSA Traffic Control Technician Certification within one year of employment.
Obtain IMSA Signs & Markings I Certification or equivalent within one year of employment.
Obtain OSHA 10 Certification within one year of employment.
Obtain OSHA Forklift Certification within one year of employment.
Knowledge of safety and hazard precautions for workshop environments; AZ 811 Blue Stake, Vias, and labor and inventory tracking applications; business English; and current Microsoft Office software.
Ability to communicate effectively electronically and orally; maintain accurate records and inventory; and establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
Ability to handle confidential matters discreetly and act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods; read printed materials, computer screens, and mobile devices; communicate in person and by phone; and perform frequent repetitive arm, finger, and wrist movements.
Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, and walk over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; lift and carry up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

Observe, report, and repair damaged traffic control devices, obstructions to device visibility, and other potential safety hazards in a timely and accurate manner.
Remove or replace outdated or missing traffic control devices.
Verify reports of damaged or missing traffic control devices and make emergency repair calls after regular working hours when necessary.
Maintain traffic control device inventory and equipment service records.
Keep accurate records of traffic control device types and locations.
Install and maintain traffic control devices according to MUTCD, ADOT, and other standards.
Complete assigned tasks safely, promptly, and with attention to detail.
Attend and pass County-coordinated traffic control training classes that relate directly to the position.
Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.