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Texas Department of Transportation · 2 weeks ago

District Highway Sign Technician I or II - Big Spring, TX

Big Spring, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

$41K/yr - $61K/yr

0+ years exp

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a District Highway Sign Technician I or II to perform transportation-related work involving the installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic signs and related equipment. The role includes maintaining inventory, operating specialized tools, and assisting with emergency situations as needed.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Assists transportation maintenance crews with maintenance-related work as required; may respond to assist with emergency situations/conditions

Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products

Issues signs to maintenance sections/transportation crews; uses tools and equipment and moves signs and related materials

Measures and calculates amount of materials needed

Mixes and places concrete for sign support foundations; moves cement bags and other items related to these duties

Operates a boom and bucket truck and/or specialized sign truck to install roadway signs

Operates radios

Performs and maintains inventory of signs

Performs preventive maintenance on sign truck

Repairs and installs signs, supports, foundations and delineators in accordance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and other departmental guidance

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Orders supplies and materials from district shop

Orders signs from the regional sign shop

Conducts nighttime luminaire inspections to ensure reflectivity of signs, delineators, stripping, and retroreflective pavement markers (RPMs)

Inspects roadways to identify sign and delineator deficiencies and recommend repairs

Qualification

Sign installationTraffic control standardsHeavy equipment operationInventory controlMathematical calculationsSafety awarenessTeamworkCommunicationProblem-solving

Required

Education: None in formal education

Experience: NONE. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). No supervisory experience required. Related College education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. No Substitution

Must have a valid Commercial Class 'A' Driver License (CDL) at time of application with an N Endorsement, and with no restrictions - This position requires you to drive a state vehicle for TxDOT

The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Traffic Control Standard Sheets

Standard Highway Sign Designs for Texas

The Sign Crew Field Book

Inventory/stock control procedures

The Guide to Proper Location and Installation of Signs and Other Devices

Using basic mathematical fundamentals

Installing and repairing signs

Prioritizing and organizing work assignments

Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Safely using, operating, and maintaining applicable equipment

Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade

Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour

Subject to noise

Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals

Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or another device

Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs

Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc

Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling

Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

Standing-prolonged periods of time

Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction

Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion

Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position

Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm

Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects

Talking expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts

Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts

Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills

Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical

Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing

Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations

Preferred

Education: None in formal education

Experience: 1 YEAR Sign installation and/or repair, roadway maintenance, construction, transportation engineering support, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). No supervisory experience required. Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis

Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports

Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade

Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates and expenses

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives

Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs