District Sign Technician II-III (Channing) bei Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)

Are you looking for a hands-on career that makes a visible impact in your community?

TxDOT’s Channing Maintenance Office in the Amarillo District is hiring a District Sign Tech II or III. We’re seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our team in a vital transportation role focused on installing, repairing, and maintaining traffic signs, mailboxes, and delineators across the district. If you take pride in precision, enjoy working outdoors, and want to contribute to public safety and infrastructure, we encourage you to apply and be part of a team that keeps our roads safe and well-marked.

 

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

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Performs skilled transportation related work installing, repairing, and maintaining traffic signs, mailboxes, and delineators in a district. Work includes maintaining inventory and records, ordering of signs and materials, and using specialized tools and equipment related to sign installation. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Essential Duties:

District Sign Tech II

• 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.

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

• Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products.

• 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.

• 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.

   

Additional essential duties for District Sign Tech III include:

• May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications.

• Trains other technicians on sign installation and safety procedure

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Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: 

(Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

District Sign Tech II

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

District Sign Tech III

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

 

Licenses and Certifications:

District Sign Tech II-III

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

• Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License at the time of application. Must have an "N" Endorsement or obtain an "N" Endorsement within 120 calendar days from date of employment.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Commercial Class "A" Driver's License with an "N" Endorsement.

Competencies:

District Sign Tech II

Considerable knowledge of

• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

• 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

Proficient skill in

• Using basic mathematical fundamentals

• Installing and repairing signs

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

• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

 

Additional competencies for District Sign Tech III include:

Extensive Knowledge of

• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

• The Sign Crew Field Book

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

• Standard Highway Sign Designs for Texas

• Inventory/stock control procedures

Expert skill in

• Installing and repairing signs

• 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

Proficient skill in

• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates and expenses

• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Some skill in

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

• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

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

• Subject to noise and vibration

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

• Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation

• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other 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

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

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

• Standing-prolonged periods of time

• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another

• Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm

• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• 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.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

• Required to respond on nights, weekends and holidays in emergency situations.

• 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.
• Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours.
• Must be able to report for duty within 60 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

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TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. 

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

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The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information.

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