Signs and Marking Technician I                      FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

General Definition of Work

Performs skilled trades work preparing and maintaining street signs, installing street markings, preparing and maintaining records and files, operating equipment, and related work as apparent or assigned.  Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Traffic Operations Manager.

 

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required and are not necessarily actual functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Essential Functions

Performs duties in accordance with the City's keys to excellent customer service.

Constructs, installs and maintains traffic control signs, street name signs, street traffic markings, and parking meters.

Assists in loading, cleaning and maintaining spray-painting machines; operates mechanical equipment used in installing and maintaining signs and markings; drives truck mounted paint machine.

Conducts manual and automatic traffic counts, compiling and plotting results.

Investigates and develops solutions to complaints relating to traffic signs and markings.

Assists in traffic control duties by arranging detours and work zone safety signs/equipment.

Assists the Traffic Signal Technicians I/II as needed.

Cleans and maintains work area and equipment.

Conducts inventory of traffic signs on an annual basis.

Prepares various reports and records as required.

Installs holiday, decorative or holiday signs and markings.

May be required to work outside normal work hours in on-call and emergency situations.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the preparation and installation of traffic signs and street marking; general knowledge of the equipment used in the fabrication of traffic signs; skill in the operation of construction and heavy equipment; ability to operate computer equipment relating to sign construction; ability to perform graphic displays; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

 

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Physical Requirements

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting and climbing or balancing and occasionally requires reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, frequently requires working near moving mechanical parts and exposure to fumes or airborne particles and occasionally requires exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and exposure to vibration; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).


 

Special Requirements

Valid commercial driver's license in the State of North Carolina.