Sarasota County Government · 3 hours ago
Signs and Markings Technician Intern - On-Site Summer 2026 Internship
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Internship
Onsite
Intern
$15/hr - $20/hr
Start in 2026 SpringSarasota County Government is committed to providing students with a valuable internship experience in the public sector. The Signs and Markings Technician Intern will perform skilled work in live traffic, installing and maintaining traffic control devices while gaining hands-on experience and professional development opportunities.
ConsultingGovernmentPublic RelationsPublic Safety
Responsibilities
Perform locates where traffic control signs and other apparatus are to be installed according to work orders and sketches provided by Engineering
Install traffic control signs on roadways in accordance with MUTCD guidelines
Install delineators, barricades, cones, and raised pavement markers
Load and deploy cones and barricades and participate as a Flagger to create a safe work zone
Program and deploy message boards and arrow boards as directed
Inspect, repair, and replace existing signs and other traffic control devices as needed
Manage and maintain inventory of materials on the work truck and properly document material used from the sign shop to assemble and install signs
Ensure proper record keeping in the Cartegraph work order management system after the installation of traffic control signs has been completed for asset management
Complete tree trimming to aid in sign visibility following FDOT Vegetation Control for Safety
Operates pavement marking equipment such as small and medium paint stripers to apply traffic control markings on roadways in accordance with work orders, sketches, and MUTCD manuals
Review the work queue daily to ensure citizen requests/concerns are addressed in a timely manner
Clean and service equipment and work area used in the installation and repairs of traffic signs as needed
Collaborate with your department colleagues to make and influence real changes
A presentation to the County Administrator and other County Leadership staff is required at the close of the internship program on Friday, August 7, 2026
Participate in all organized intern events and trainings
Qualification
Required
Ages 16-17 with parental consent, or 18 and above
Eligible to work in the United States – we love local, national, and international students!
Active, enrolled student
Preferred
Completion of the International Municipal Sign Association (IMSA) Sign and Road Markings Levels I, II and/or III
Certified in Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)
CDL Class B
Benefits
Competitive wage
Hands-on work experience
Professional headshot
1-1 mentoring with county staff
Professional Development Events: Civics 101 & Facility Tour, Own Your Career, Business Etiquette & Professional Networking, Philanthropy & Your Career, Board of County Commission Public Hearing Session, Speaking for Success
Opportunity to job shadow in other departments
Company
Sarasota County Government
Sarasota County Government is a county organization that dedicated to providing customer-focused services that add value to the community.
Founded in 1921
1001-5000 employees
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Amanda Glover, PHR, SHRM-CP
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Chris Louria
Chief Human Resources Officer/Director
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