What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sign Technician 1 position at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
Are you ready to step into a meaningful and hands-on career? The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking skilled and motivated individuals to join its Sign Shop as a Sign Technician 1. In this vital role, you’ll help create the traffic signs that guide drivers and support safety across the entire state.
If you have experience in sign production and are excited to bring your talents to a team that values craftsmanship, collaboration, and public service, this could be an ideal opportunity. Build your career while making a visible impact on communities throughout Pennsylvania in a supportive, forward-thinking work environment.
In this position, you will be an essential part of producing the traffic signs used by County Maintenance Districts. Your work will involve setting up and operating silk-screening equipment, along with a variety of specialized tools and machines—including sheet-metal shears, roller-covering equipment, base-coat painting systems, automatic punchers, die cutters, and cornering machines.
You will assist with mixing and applying paint through the silk-screen process to ensure every sign meets established quality standards. You’ll also take part in laying out and applying letters and symbols on directional signs, supporting the full workflow from setup and adjustment to operation, cleaning, and routine maintenance of production equipment.
In addition, you will have opportunities to operate forklifts as part of your daily duties, expanding your skill set while helping maintain an efficient and well-organized manufacturing process.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year of experience in the operation of equipment used in producing or manufacturing signs; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Additional Requirements:
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Salary : $36,108 - $53,105