Signs & Markings Specialist II

Panama City, City of•Panama City, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This is advanced work in traffic signs and markings, requiring a working knowledge of traffic markings, their products and purposes, and the production, installation, and maintenance of signs, as well as the installation of traffic control and information signs/markings. The position will be intricately involved in building, marking and installing signs throughout the City. Understanding and compliance with safety protocols are critical in this role. The position requires completion of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) work zone certification safety course. This is an emergency essential position that requires performance of emergency duties and actions to prepare, repair, and recover the City before, during, and after any adverse storm events (hurricane, tornado, tropical storm, winter storm, ice storm, etc.) or other conditions (natural or manmade).

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
Valid Driver’s License.
Possess MOT (Maintenance of Traffic) certification or be able to obtain within six (6) months.
A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Knowledge of methods, practices and techniques used in signs and markings work.
Knowledge of the material, tools and equipment as needed in the daily work, including usage of hand tools and specialty tools, equipment and materials.
Ability to work under adverse conditions (heat, cold, inclement weather).
Ability to perform manual labor (digging, heavy lifting, etc.).
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary in the work assigned, including mitigation of those hazards.
Ability to establish and maintain professional, effective, cooperative and team-focused working relationships with team members, leadership, other departments and the public.
Knowledge or ability to determine and ensure correct placements of traffic signs and markings.
Ability to work from small boats and on waterways.
Knowledge of basic landscaping and maintenance of ground areas around signage areas.
Ability to perform at a high level of accuracy with exemplary attention to detail.
Knowledge of basic arithmetic and measurements of traffic signs, markings, decals and cutting posts to the required height.
Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, including on streets and rights of way.
Ability to work at heights, ladders, bucket trucks, scaffolding and any other manner to work at heights.

Nice To Haves

Completion of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) work zone certification safety course.

Responsibilities

Assist in fabrication of street names and traffic signs, custom signage and vehicle lettering and graphics.
Constructing, removing, installing and maintaining traffic signs on City streets and City properties.
Installs and maintains other signs or decals as required by City Departments.
Removing and installing decals and vehicle markings.
Removing, cutting limbs, shrubs and vegetation blocking the view of street signs.
Cleaning dirt, mold, growth and graffiti from signage.
Work from written work orders, oral instructions, drawings, layouts, sketches and specifications.
Investigates and resolves complaints and endeavors to maintain good public relations and communications.
Remove and install temporary traffic control devices such as cones, barricades, delineators, message boards and signs for special events and emergency situations.
Maintain, remove and install pavement markings on city roads and parking lots using thermoplastic, paint or other supplies, such as stop bars, crosswalks, parking lots/lines, curbs, bicycle paths, speed humps and other related markings.
Assists in setting up traffic control in the work zone area, including Maintenance of Traffic (MOT).
Cut wood, PVC, posts and other sign substrates to assist in the installation of necessary signage.
Comply with all City and Departmental safety policies, programs, rules, guidelines and procedures in the performance of their work, including vehicles, equipment, tools and facilities.
Maintains assigned work vehicles, tools and equipment.
Maintains a neat, orderly and safe work environment.
Operates vehicles, trailers, high BTU torches, forklift, shop equipment and various hand and power tools to complete daily tasks.
Attend meetings, workshops and training to enhance job knowledge and skills.
Assists with the layout and application of pavement markings.
Assists with design, measurement and application of signs and markings within and on buildings, windows and walls.
Perform other duties as assigned.