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Texas Department of Transportation · 4 days ago

District Sign Technician IV

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a District Sign Technician IV to coordinate and perform advanced skilled transportation related work. The role involves installing, repairing, and maintaining traffic signs, as well as serving as a lead worker to train other technicians.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Assists in scheduling and assigning work

Serves as a lead worker by advising, training, and instructing employees in shop policies and procedures; acting as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage

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

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

Trains other technicians on sign installation and safety procedures

Qualification

Sign installationHeavy equipment operationClass A CDLInventory controlTraffic sign designTraining othersCalculations for estimatesLeadership

Required

5 years in sign installation and/or repair, roadway maintenance, construction, transportation engineering support, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience

Valid driver's license

Must have a Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or have obtained a Class 'A' CDL, within 120 calendar days from date of employment

Standard Highway Sign Designs for Texas

Inventory/stock control procedures

The Sign Crew Field Book

Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates and expenses

Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

Must be able to report for duty within 60 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations

Required to work weekends and holidays

Required to work hours other than 8 to 5

Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions

Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements