Texas Department of Transportation
District Sign Technician I, II, or III - Bell County - (Job Number: 2301538)
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Job Description
- Req#: 13571
- Low Turnover
- Retirement Pension
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Paid Leave/Holidays
- Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
- On the Job Training
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
- Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement
- Assists transportation maintenance crews with maintenance-related work as required; may respond to assist with emergency situations/conditions.
- Mixes and places concrete for sign support foundations; moves cement bags and other items related to these duties.
- Operates a boom and bucket truck and/or specialized sign truck to install roadway signs.
- Performs and maintains inventory of signs.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
- Orders signs from the regional sign shop.
- Conducts nighttime luminaire inspections to ensure reflectivity of signs, delineators, stripping, and retroreflective pavement markers (RPMs).
- Inspects roadways to identify sign and delineator deficiencies and recommend repairs.
- Measures and calculates amount of materials needed.
- Repairs and installs signs, supports, foundations and delineators in accordance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and other departmental guidance.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
- Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
- Must have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "A" or have obtained a CDL "A" License withing 180 calendar days from date of employment.
- The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
- Traffic Control Standard Sheets
- The Sign Crew Field Book
- Inventory/stock control procedures
- Installing and repairing signs
- Safely using, operating and maintaining applicable equipment
- Maintaining a safe working relationship
- Work in cramped spaces (bend, stoop, crawl) and at varied heights
- The Guide to Proper Location and Installation of Signs and Other Devices
- Using basic mathematical fundamentals
- Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment and mechanical devices of the trade
- Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
- Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
- Subject to noise
- Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
- Medium work: Lift up to 50lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25lbs
- Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
- Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
- Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
- Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
- Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
- Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment
- This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
- Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
- Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
- Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
- Must be able to report for duty within 60 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
!*!Do you enjoy the outdoors? Do you enjoy working with a great group of people? If so, please consider this position that comes with a good work-life balance, competitive pay and great benefits. Showcase the best of you with TxDOT.
TxDOT’s Waco District is looking for a District Sign Tech I, II or III in the Bell County Maintenance Office. If you are looking to build a career, you have come to the right place!
Work Location: 410 W. loop 121 Belton, Texas 76513
At TxDOT in the Waco District, we have three core values: Improve our safety, Value our employees, and Preserve our assets. We also strive to achieve a work-life balance and recognize the importance of your career as well as your home life. We offer a wide array of programs and activities including compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance and many other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at
http://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/hrd/careers/hidden_benefits.pdf
Salary range for each position level.
District Sign Technician I A14- $37,200 - $49,139/year
District Sign Technician II A15- $40,800 - $52,045/year
District Sign Technician III A16- $44,400 - $55,138/year*The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position offered based on the applicant's work experience, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.
Belton Area Office (09BELLCO)
410 W LOOP 121
Belton, 76513
!*!At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
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To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)District Sign Tech I
Performs entry-level transportation related work installing, repairing, and maintaining traffic signs, mailboxes, and delineators in a district. Work includes maintaining inventory and records of signs and materials and using specialized tools and equipment related to sign installation. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and standard practices and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.
District Sign Tech II
Performs skilled transportation related work installing, repairing, and maintaining traffic signs, mailboxes, and delineators in a district. Work includes maintaining inventory and records, ordering of signs and materials, and using specialized tools and equipment related to sign installation. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.
Essential Duties:
District Sign Tech I
District Sign Tech II
Additional essential duties:
Minimum Qualifications:
District Sign Tech I
No experience or education required.
District Sign Tech II
1 year in Sign installation and repair, roadway maintenance, construction, transportation engineering support, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience. Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications:
District Sign Tech I and II
Preferred Qualifications:
Commercial Driver’s License
Competencies:District Sign Tech I & II
The required competencies for this job include:
Additional Competencies District Sign Tech II
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
District Sign Tech I & II
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
!*!The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
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