District Sign Technician I-IV (Hillsboro)

Position Information

TxDOT's Waco District is searching for a District Sign Technician I, II, III or IV to join our Maintenance section in Hillsboro, 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!

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

Position Description

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
• Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products
• Issues signs to maintenance sections/transportation crews; uses tools and equipment and moves signs and related
  
  materials
• Maintains expense records and inventory of materials, supplies and equipment
• 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
• Operates radios
• 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

District Sign Tech II:

In addition to the above

• 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
• Maintains expense records and inventory of materials, supplies and equipment
• 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 preventive maintenance on sign truck

District Sign Tech III:

In addition to the above

• May assist in scheduling and assigning work
• May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications
• Trains other technicians on sign installation and safety procedures
• Issues signs to maintenance sections/transportation crews; uses tools and equipment and moves signs and related
  
  materials

District Sign Tech IV:

In addition to the above

• Issues signs to maintenance sections/transportation crews; uses tools and equipment and moves signs and related
  
  materials
• 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
• Issues signs to maintenance sections/transportation crews; uses tools and equipment and moves signs and related
  
  materials
• Orders supplies and materials from district shop
• Repairs and installs signs, supports, foundations and delineators in accordance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
  
  Devices (MUTCD) and other departmental guidance
• Trains other technicians on sign installation and safety procedures

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 part time equivalent)

District Sign Tech III:

• 2 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 part time equivalent)

District Sign Tech IV:

• 5 YEARS in 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 part time 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) or have obtained a Class "A" CDL, within 90 calendar days from date of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Commercial Driver's License

Competencies:

District Sign Tech I:

• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Inventory/stock control procedures
• Installing and repairing signs
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports
• The use of computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• 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

District Sign Tech II:

In addition to the above

• Traffic Control Standard Sheets
• Standard Highway Sign Designs for Texas
• The Sign Crew Field Book
• The Guide to Proper Location and Installation of Signs and Other Devices
• Using basic mathematical fundamentals

District Sign Tech III:

In addition to the above

• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates and expenses
• The use of computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

District Sign Tech IV:

In addition to the above

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

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

District Sign Tech I:

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Crawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction
• Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion
• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
• Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects
• 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 the above

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Works in narrow aisles or passageways
• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects
• 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 data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
• Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts

District Sign Tech III:

In addition to the above

• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

District Sign Tech IV:

In addition to the above

- Works in narrow aisles or passageways

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.