District Sign Technician I or II - Hamilton at Texas Department of Transportation

TxDOT's Waco District is searching for a District Sign Technician I or II to join our Maintenance section in Hamilton, TX! This position performs 
transportation installation and maintenance activities related to traffic signs and delineators within our District.

At the Waco District, we have three core values: Improve our safety, value our employees, and preserve our assets. We also strive to achieve a work-life balance and recognize the importance of your career as well as your home life. We offer a wide array of programs and activities including compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance and many other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at https://www.txdot.gov/. If you enjoy the outdoors and enjoy working with a great group of people, - showcase the best of you with TxDOT and apply today!

Location: 1301 East Main, Hamilton, TX 76531

Salary/Plan Grade:
District Sign Technician I: A16 $3,409.83-$5,094.16 / Monthly
District Sign Technician II: A17 $3,581.33-$5,372.41 / Monthly

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 entry-level transportation related work installing, repairing, and maintaining traffic signs, mailboxes, and delineators in a district. Work includes maintaining inventory and records of signs and materials and using specialized tools and equipment related to sign installation. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and standard practices and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

Essential Duties:

District Sign Tech I:

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

District Sign Tech II (in addition to above):

• 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
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

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Minimum Qualifications:

District Sign Tech I:

No experience or education required.

District Sign Tech II:

• 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)

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with "N" endorsement code or have obtained a Class "A" CDL with "N" endorsement code, within 90 calendar days from date of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:
Commercial Driver’s License
    
Competencies:

District Sign Tech I:

Some knowledge of

• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

• Traffic Control Standard Sheets 

• The Sign Crew Field Book

• Inventory/stock control procedures

Some skill in

• Installing and repairing signs

• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments 

• 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

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District Sign Tech II (in addition to above):

Considerable knowledge of

• Standard Highway Sign Designs for Texas

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

Proficient skill in

• Using basic mathematical fundamentals

• Safely using, operating, and maintaining applicable equipment

Some skill in

• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates and expenses

 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

District Sign Tech I:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes 

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

• Subject to noise

• Subject to vibration

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

• 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 

• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)

• Standing-prolonged periods of time 

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

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

• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels;receive information by oral communication 

• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

• 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

District Sign Tech II (in addition to above):

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

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

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.
• Must be able to report for duty within 45 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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