Traffic Signs & Markings Apprentice

City of Loveland • Loveland, CO

8d • $21 - $25

About The Position

The Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) is nationally recognized and registered with the United States Department of Labor. This one-year (2000 hour) program will provide in-depth training (both on the job and classroom) to prepare participants for a fully operational Traffic Signal Technician position. Apprentices will be assigned to a seasoned professional as a mentor for the duration of the program. Upon successful completion, participants will receive national certification. For more information on apprenticeships in Colorado, go to https://apprenticeship.colorado.gov/apprenticeship-for-career-seekers [https://apprenticeship.colorado.gov/apprenticeship-for-career-seekers].

The Traffic Signs and Markings apprentice will assist the Traffic Division in all efforts associated with traffic signs and markings throughout the City in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. 

The hiring range for this position is $21.02- $24.50 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.  First reading of applicants to take place on: Tuesday, 4/7/26.

This apprenticeship is a 12 month max, part year, 40 hour per week position with Medical coverage benefit option only.

Please view our video Working at Loveland [https://youtu.be/Ds-iL_GT0tw] to learn more about our exceptional Loveland community and the benefits of working for the City.

Requirements

• High School graduate or GED required.
• Must possess a commercial driver's license (CDL) permit and be able to obtain a valid Class B CDL within (six) 6 months of hire.
• Follow oral and written instructions. Communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and citizens on a daily basis.
• Safely operate hand tools and hydraulic tools.
• Learn complex operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of striping truck including learning the computer operation and reporting software for truck.
• Required to learn the installation process of thermoplastic road markings including temporary traffic control.
• Pavement Marking: Requires a high level of technical and mechanical experience to repair and maintain a complex computerized over the road truck mounted striping machine.
• Signs: Interpret construction plans and drawings and construct traffic signs accurately in the field in all types of weather conditions and along roadways that experience heavy traffic conditions. Use personal computers for data entry into the Traffic Division work order system and traffic sign inventory.
• Required to learn to safely operate aerial lift devices including a bucket truck in a safe and efficient manner.
• Must follow instructions and complete tasks with limited supervision.
• Must read and understand road layout blueprints.

Nice To Haves

• Some pavement Marking: Previous pavement marking experience preferred. Signs: Previous work experience in traffic sign manufacturing, installation, and repair preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive, operate, and maintenance of long line striping truck.
• Pavement Marking
• Install roadway pavement markings such as crosswalks, arrows, only's, bike symbols, and long line striping throughout the city in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Responsible for maintaining all equipment associated with the painting operation.
• Signs
• Maintains repairs, installs and manufactures traffic signs within the City of Loveland right of way. This includes state highways US 34, US 287 and SH 402 maintained by the City of Loveland. Maintains and assists with GIS data based sign inventories.
• Manufacture traffic signs using a complex graphic computer based software program.
• Install traffic signs and traffic control devices in accordance with Federal, State, and City standards.
• Inspect and field reviews traffic sign installations in new subdivisions and for City and State roadway projects.
• Assists supervisor with maintaining adequate traffic sign material inventories.
• Maintain all related tools and equipment to insure safe and efficient sign maintenance.
• Assist supervisor with citizen requests and concerns.
• May train seasonal workers.
• Assists with traffic signal/school flasher repair and maintenance or traffic pavement marking installations when needed.
• Assists with snow removal when needed and serves on-call duty for snow-plowing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement – 457 Plan (employee funded plan)
• Medical Leave – Accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked (up to 48 hours)
• Employees working more than 30 hours per week are eligible to enroll in one of our 2 Medical plan options (per the ACA)

What This Job Offers

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