Sign Tech

The Sign Tech performs a variety of routine and skilled maintenance and repair tasks related to traffic control signals, electrical and electronic devices, computer equipment and systems, flagging traffic, and striping roads or parking lots. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Responds to emergency traffic signal problems and restores operation to traffic signal control devices that are not working properly due to electrical or equipment failure caused by vehicular accidents, vandalism, adverse weather, construction, or various other reasons;

• Responds to urgent traffic signal malfunction calls whenever necessary (day or night) and is required to be on rotating, on-call duty as necessary;

• Performs routine maintenance on traffic signals and related computer and electrical equipment and documents work performed;

• Maintains inventory of parts and equipment for traffic signal maintenance;

• Performs solid state testing and calibration on remote control equipment, electro-mechanical signal controllers, program clocks, and computers;

• Locates and repairs underground and above ground signal wires;

• Assists in making and installing traffic signs;

• Assists in applying pavement marking materials;

• Assists during construction projects in implementing traffic detours; and

• Performs related work as required and other assigned duties.

It is mandatory for Sign Tech to:

• Support the principles and methods used and set forth by departmental practices and systems;

• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and demonstrate mechanical capabilities;

• Possess knowledge of traffic rules and regulations;

• Possess and implement knowledge of job related safety hazards and precautionary methods;

• Propensity to work in a dynamic environment that requires adaptation to changing goals, priorities, and needs;

• Maintain organized working space, projects, and assignments; and successfully use computers and modern office equipment;

• Routinely maintain tactful and professional conversations with others; including, while being confronted with controversial situations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

• High School diploma;

• Some automotive and/or fleet maintenance field experience preferred;

• Or equivalent education, and/or experience;

• Valid commercial driver’s license; and

• Valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requires moderate intermittent physical strength and effort daily, such as, lifting heavy objects (over 5 lbs. but less than 20 lbs.), carrying the object(s) and stacking them or placing them in a vehicle or storage area. Additionally pulling, pushing, standing, or walking for the full workday may also be involved. Some degree of physical effort must be exerted at this level. Travel, particularly during adverse weather conditions. such as troublesome road conditions, and at times during the evening hours is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Some work is performed in a well-lighted, modern office setting with centrally controlled heating and air conditioning. Some work is in a shop or outside where there is contact with dirt, noise, grease, and heavy machinery and all types of weather conditions.

BENEFITS

Exceptional full time benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, optional USAble, paid holidays, paid sick days, paid vacation, EAP, retirement planning, pension, employee clinic, employee discounts, and more. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Blount County Government participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.