What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sign Shop Service Specialist Senior (Internal Opportunity Only) position at City of Bremerton?
The salary indicated above includes longevity (1% earned after five years and increases to a maximum of 4% after 20 years). Additionally, a 3.8% cost of living increase has been approved for 2027.
THIS IS A PROMOTIONAL RECRUITMENT. ONLY CURRENT CITY OF BREMERTON EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.
Under general direction, performs skilled fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair of street signs, pavement markings, guardrails, and other traffic control devices. Performs experienced-level work in the layout and application of pavement markings, work-zone and special-event traffic control, sign fabrication, and related street maintenance activities.
The position also assists with planning and scheduling assigned work; trains full-time and temporary employees in equipment operation and work practices; manages project materials, purchasing, and inventory; prepares project and damage estimates; operates specialized vehicles and equipment; and performs seasonal snow, ice, and vegetation control activities.
(Note – this list is intended only to illustrate the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position.)
- Fabricate, install, inspect, maintain, repair, and replace street signs, traffic control devices, pavement markings, lane delineation, and guardrails in accordance with applicable standards and specifications.
- Perform layout and application of crosswalks, stop bars, parking stalls, lane markings, and other pavement markings using paint, thermoplastic materials, airless striping equipment, propane torches, and related tools and equipment.
- Plan and coordinate traffic-control layouts for parades, special events, construction activities, and other temporary traffic-control needs; establish and maintain safe traffic-control and work-zone setups.
- Train full-time and temporary employees in assigned work areas, safe work practices, and the proper setup, use, and operation of specialized equipment.
- Operate specialized vehicles and equipment, including F-550 trucks, five-yard dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, aerial bucket trucks, crack-sealing equipment, and other equipment used in street and sign-shop operations.
- Perform winter storm response activities, including operating salt brine maker, sanding, deicing, and snow-removal equipment.
- Perform vegetation control within City rights-of-way, including removal or trimming of grass, weeds, and vegetation that obstruct traffic signs or visibility.
- Respond to public inquiries and complaints, provide information regarding assigned work, and independently resolve routine service concerns in a timely and professional manner.
- Order and purchase materials, supplies, and equipment; maintain appropriate inventories for assigned projects and ongoing operations.
- Plan, organize, and schedule assigned workload and accurately document labor, equipment, materials, and time through required reporting systems.
- Install, maintain, and repair guardrails in accordance with applicable Department of Transportation standards and specifications.
- Prepare cost estimates and project quotes, including estimates associated with damage to City property.
Other Duties
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Perform related duties as assigned and required within the Operations Division.
Knowledge of:
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) requirements and applicable traffic-control standards.
- Standards, materials, methods, and practices used in street-sign fabrication, installation, and maintenance.
- Pavement-marking methods, materials, layout requirements, and application techniques.
- Work-zone traffic control and safe working practices associated with street and public works operations.
- Guardrail installation and maintenance practices and applicable specifications.
- Preventive maintenance and safe operation of vehicles, tools, and specialized equipment used in assigned work.
- Applicable provisions of the Bremerton Municipal Code.
- Basic first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and bloodborne-pathogen safety practices.
- Salt-brine production and winter road-maintenance practices.
Skill in:
- Fabricating, installing, maintaining, and repairing street signs, pavement markings, guardrails, and traffic-control devices.
- Operating specialized public works vehicles, aerial lifts, power tools, striping equipment, and related machinery safely and efficiently.
- Using sign-design and graphics software, sign plotters, printers, and related fabrication equipment.
- Planning and coordinating assigned work, materials, equipment, and project schedules.
- Preparing cost estimates, maintaining inventories, and performing basic mathematical calculations.
- Providing work instruction and equipment-operation training to employees.
Ability to:
- Read, understand, and apply manuals, plans, specifications, regulations, and technical standards related to assigned work.
- Organize and prioritize multiple work assignments and complete work with limited direct supervision.
- Exercise sound judgment and resolve routine operational and customer-service issues.
- Communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other City departments, contractors, and the public.
- Work effectively as part of a team and adapt to changing operational priorities and emergency conditions.
- Candidates must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
- Possess a High School Diploma or GED.
- Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in sign fabrication, traffic control, street maintenance, or a closely related public works field.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and directly related experience that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position will be considered.
Special Requirements
The following licenses, certifications, and specialized training may be required depending on the employee's assignment. Possession at the time of hire is preferred. If not held at the time of hire, the credential must be obtained within six (6) months, no later than 18 months of the hire date unless an earlier, alternative date is established by the City:
- International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Work Zone Safety and Signs and Pavement Markings Level I and Level II certifications.
- Flagger certification must be obtained within six (6) month
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) / First Aid certification.
- Availability and ability to work standby shifts with a callback on a 24-hour basis when assigned.
Employees must obtain and maintain all licenses, certifications, endorsements, and specialized training required for their assigned duties. Failure to obtain and maintain required certifications within designated timeframe may result in termination.
Physical Requirements
Work requires frequent standing, walking, reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, grasping, and repetitive use of the hands and fingers. Employees must be able to maintain balance while working on uneven or slippery surfaces and may occasionally be required to crawl or work in positions necessary to install, maintain, or repair traffic-control devices.
The position performs heavy physical work and may require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving equipment, materials, and objects weighing up to 100 pounds occasionally. Work also requires sufficient manual dexterity, hearing, communication ability, and visual acuity to operate vehicles and equipment, fabricate signs, inspect work, read technical information, and safely perform duties in traffic and field environments.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in both the sign shop and field environments and requires regular exposure to varying weather and temperature conditions, including extreme heat and cold. Employees may work around moving traffic, vehicles, machinery, elevated equipment, and high noise levels.
The position requires outdoor work during adverse weather and emergency conditions, including snow and ice events. Employees are required to participate in standby and callback assignments and may be required to respond outside normal working hours on a 24-hour basis.
THIS IS A PROMOTIONAL RECRUITMENT. ONLY CURRENT CITY OF BREMERTON EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.
Applicants must apply on-line at https://www.BremertonWA.gov/169/Current-Jobs.
Required Application Materials:
A completed City application and personal résumé are required. Incomplete applications packets will not be considered. Required application materials must be submitted online by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their application materials reflect the minimum qualifying experience, knowledge, skills and abilities as listed on the job posting.
Important Application Note: Please do not attach copies of certifications or transcripts to your application unless they are listed as a requirement for the position.
Application process after submittal - What to expect:
Initial screening – Once the position closes, the HR Department will review and evaluate your application materials to determine whether your materials reflect and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience required to meet the minimum qualifications.
Invitation to Interview – After initial screening and additional review by the hiring department, if it is determined that you exceed the minimum qualifications, you may be contacted and invited to interview with a hiring panel.
Pre-employment Requirements – If/when applying for safety-sensitive positions, pre-employment physicals and/or drug testing may be required prior to any final offer of employment.
NOTE TO APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: If you require an accommodation at any point during the application process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 473-5348 or humanresources@ci.bremerton.wa.us
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