TRAFFIC SIGN TECHNICIAN

SUMMARY

This position performs skilled and technical work in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signs in the Public Works Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manufactures and assembles signs in the sign shop.
• Makes and installs address markers as requested.
• The incumbent performs work involving a variety of specialized tasks, including but not limited to the operation, installation, and maintenance of traffic signs and street names.
• Monitors and upgrades existing traffic signs.
• May be required to operate equipment used such as backhoe, tractor, front-end loader, dump truck, post pounder, sledgehammer, hand tools, snowplow, sander, and other mechanized equipment.  
• Operates a motor vehicle in all types of weather conditions.   
• May also perform duties such as snowplow and sand operations as needed
• Respond to complaints from the public regarding road and sign conditions.  Ensure that problems are corrected in a timely and effective manner.
• Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment as needed.  Cleans equipment and shop area as necessary.
• May assist in other areas of Road and Bridge.  
• Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents, uses all required safety equipment.
• Undertakes flagging duties as needed.
• Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS

High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid State of Colorado Class “B” driver’s license with the ability to obtain a Class “A” license with Tanker endorsement.
• Acceptable motor vehicle record
• Computer software skills and graphic design experience

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION

 Work is generally scheduled Monday through Thursday and involves on-call duty that requires working some weekends and holidays.  The incumbent is exposed to the following environmental factors:  year-round outdoor weather conditions; work near moving mechanical parts; work in or near moving traffic, fumes, or airborne particles; vibration.

 Physical Activities:

Grade Scale:                                           Frequently/Occasionally/Never

Driving:                                                    Frequently

Balancing:                                                Frequently

Bending/Stooping:                                    Frequently

Twisting:                                                   Frequently

Squatting/Crouching:                                Frequently

Kneeling:                                                   Frequently

Crawling:                                                   Occasionally

Climbing Ladders:                                     Occasionally

Working at Heights:                                   Occasionally

Reaching at Shoulder Level:                     Frequently

Reaching Below Shoulder Level:               Frequently

Reaching Above Shoulder Level:               Frequently

Standing/Walking:                                      Frequently

Lifting:           1 lb.   Minimum/100 lbs.       Maximum

Carrying:       1 lb.   Minimum/100 lbs.       Maximum

Push/Pull:     1 lb.    Minimum/100 lbs.       Maximum