Signs and Markings Technician I (Multiple Positions)

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus one (1) year of experience in a construction or traffic control role.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Must have a Texas Commercial Driver License or ability to obtain within five (5) months of employment or approved extension by Department Director or designee.
• Valid Texas Driver License.

Notes to Applicants
The Signs and Markings Technician I will perform skilled tasks in the installation and maintenance of Traffic Signs, Roadway Markings and/or Banners. This position will work within a controlled work area or temporary traffic closure and along active lanes of traffic. This position will work in all

types of weather conditions and may have to respond to emergencies during weather or emergency events as well as potentially perform call-back assignments on a 24-hour rotation.

Driving Requirement:

This position requires a Valid Texas Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. In addition, must have a Texas Commercial Driver License or ability to obtain within five (5) months of employment or approved extension by Department Director or designee. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Additional Information:

To be considered for employment in this position applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy.

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Regarding your Application:

A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history (to include all job duties responsibilities and employment dates) on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., "see resume" or "see Linked In Profile"). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Ability to perform technically detailed tasks in Traffic Sign and Roadway Markings operations.
• Experience using Traffic Signs installation and maintenance equipment such as hammer drills, socket wrenches, and similar.
• Experience using Roadway Markings installation and maintenance equipment such as surface grinders, push carts, spray rigs, long-line striping trucks).
• Experience operating bucket truck in traffic while performing banner, overhead sign installation or tree trimming.
• Experience using computer devices to complete daily work assignments and upload files.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Receives daily work and prepares materials and equipment.

Performs maintenance on road markings, tools, and machinery.

Installs pavement markings on roadways, parking lots, athletic courts, and airports according to specifications and other various requirements.

Operates all equipment to install pavement markings. Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment. Performs pre-trip/ post trip inspections on tools, equipment, and machinery.

Calculates field measurements using engineered plans, maps, aerial photographs, or satellite images.

Installs, removes, and replaces signs as needed.

Documents daily work in work order software.

Performs traffic control.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local codes; City practices, policies, and procedures including construction, customer service; and DIG TESS safety procedures and policies including ATSSA and TMUCD .
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in the installation of bike corrals/racks, road cushions, traffic legends, symbols, and vertical delineation devices.
• Skill in the layout of Roadway Markings Plans.
• Skill in the use of fabrication equipment and use of fabrication software design programs and CAD programs.
• Skill in the use of hand tools.
• Skill in the use of informational databases to track items or monitor progress.
• Ability to accurately log and report work progress, materials, labor hours, etc. with or without the use of computer software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees and the public.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Ability to operate and use all safety equipment and specialty installation equipment.
• Ability to perform Striper Coning functions.
• Ability to test and calibrate instruments to make precision and close tolerance repairs and adjustments.
• Ability to use cell phones, two-way radios, and other communications equipment.

Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.