Traffic Signs & Markings Technician

City of College Station • Full-time • COLLEGE STATION, TX • 6h ago

Traffic Signs & Markings Technician Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cstx/jobs/newprint/4598742) Apply ? Traffic Signs & Markings Technician Salary $19.90 - $21.89 Hourly Location College Station, TX Job Type Full Time Job Number 2402243 Department Public Works Department Opening Date 07/29/2024 Closing Date 11/30/2024 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits Questions Description Under general supervision of the Traffic Signs and Markings Supervisor, the Signs & Markings Technician performs fabrication, installation, maintenance and repair of City signs to include, but not limited to, regulatory warning and guide signs, and installing and maintaining pavement markings and other traffic control devices. Principal Duties Fabricate, install, maintain, and repair traffic-related devices including regulatory, warning and guide signs. Track inventory for traffic-related devices, to include entering and tracking signs data using computer software and geographic information systems (GIS) and maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment. Inspect traffic signs and perform maintenance to bring deficient signs up to current standards and regulations, such as, but not limited to, ensuring adequate sight distance around regulatory signs and intersection clearances. Assist in the installation of overhead signs on signal mast arms as needed. Install and maintain pavement markings, to include preparing sites for markings and performing pavement marking procedures for crosswalks, school zones, stop bars, etc. Set up traffic work zones, to include traffic barricades, cone transition lanes and traffic warning signs when conducting sign/marking work in traffic areas, which may include high volume and high speed roadways. Perform other related tasks and duties as assigned. Qualifications Required: High School Diploma or G.E.D., (1) year experience with computers or additional technical training in a field related to area of assignment, and one (1) year experience related to area of assignment such as traffic work zone set up and operating power tools; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job Valid Class "C" driver license issued by the State of Texas Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions Knowledge of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD) Ability to obtain International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Signs & Pavement Markings Technician Level I Certification within one (1) year of hire Ability to respond after hours to emergencies. Availability and willingness to work rotation schedule for Standby and On-Call after hour support which includes evenings, weekends, holidays, and catastrophic weather events. Must live within 45 minutes response radius from College Station City limits. Supplemental Information WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an outside environment in which incumbents are required to utilize hand tools, post hole diggers, gasoline powered auger, gas powered striping machine, propane heat torch and may be exposed to physical hazards, health and safety risks while working in and around moving/high speed vehicular and high volume pedestrian traffic. Routine work assignments typically involve working in extreme weather conditions; heat, rain, and frigid temperatures for an extended period of time. Routine work assignments typically involve some combination of walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling, as well as standing for extended periods of time; and requires the necessary physical strength/ability/dexterity to lift up to 80 pounds SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, TMRS-Retirement (2:1 matching), Deferred Compensation, Term Life AD&D, Dependent Life, Flex Benefits, an Employee Health Clinic & Educational Assistance. . 01 Do you have a High School diploma or GED equivalent? Yes No 02 Do you posses a valid Class "C" driver's license issued by the State of Texas? Yes No 03 Are you available for 24-hour on-call and emergency response? Yes No 04 Do you possess working knowledge of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), AASHTO's A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, and the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM)? If yes, please explain. 05 Please highlight your knowledge and experience with hand tools and machinery such as pavement grinders, stripping machines, chain saws, etc. that would directly relate to your success in performing the essential duties of this position. Required Question Agency City of College Station Address 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas, 77840 Phone 979-764-3517 Website http://csjobs.cstx.gov Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email S:CLZTX-CLZCENTRAL