• Job Description

  Req#: 16018
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  TxDOT is looking for a District Sign Technician I, II, or III to join our team at our Beaumont District in the Jasper Maintenance office. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you enjoy working outdoors and would like to make the highways safer for your family and friends, then apply for this job today!

  This job opening is for one District Sign Technician I, II, or III, depending on business need and applicant's qualifications and experience. Qualification and experience will determine the applicant's position and pay.

  District Sign Tech I (A16):	$37,918 - $58,130
  District Sign Tech II (A17):	$39,976 - $61,399
  District Sign Tech III (A18):	$42,521 - $67,671

  
  Jasper Area Engr/Jasper Maint (20JASPERCO)
  3304 US HWY 190 W
  Jasper, 75951
  
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  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:

  • 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

  For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
  To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

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  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 and III:

  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:

  • Issues signs to maintenance sections/transportation crews; uses tools and equipment and moves signs and related materials.
  • Maintains expense records and inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment
  • Mixes and places concrete for sign support foundations; moved cement bags and other items related to these duties.
  • Operates a boom and bucket truck and/or specialized sign truck to install roadway signs.
  • Operates radios
  • Performs and maintains inventory of signs
  • Performs preventative maintenance on sign truck
  • Repairs and installs signs, supports, foundations, and delineators in accordance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and other departmental guidance
  • Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

  District Sign Tech II:

  • Orders signs from the regional sign shop.
  • Inspects roadways to identify sign and delineator deficiencies and recommend repairs.
  • Assists transportation maintenance crews with maintenance-related work as required; may respond to assist with emergency situations/conditions
  • Maintains expense records and inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment
  • Operates a boom and bucket truck and/or specialized sign truck to install roadway signs
  • Performs preventative maintenance on sign truck.
  • Repairs and installs signs, supports, foundations, and delineators in accordance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and other departmental guidance
  • Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

  Additional Duties for District Sign Tech III:

  • May assist in scheduling and assigning work
  • Trains other technicians on sign installation and safety procedures
  • Performs preventive maintenance on sign truck
  • Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

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  Minimum Qualifications:

  No formal education requirements.

  District Sign Technician I:

  -No experience or education required.

  District Sign Technician II:

  -1 YEAR Sign installation and/or repair, roadway maintenance, construction, transportation engineering support, heavy equipment
  operation, or related work experience.
  (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)

  District Sign Technician III:

  -2 YEARS in Sign installation and/or repair, roadway maintenance, construction, transportation engineering support, heavy
  equipment operation, or related work experience
  (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)

  Licenses and Certifications:

  • Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
  • Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or have obtained a Class "A" CDL, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.

  
  Competencies:

  District Sign Tech I-III:

  • The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
  • Standard Highway Sign Designs for Texas
  • The Sign Crew Field Book
  • Inventory/stock control procedures
  • The Guide to Proper Location and Installation of Signs and Other Devices
  • Installing and repairing signs
  • Maintaining a safe working relationship

  Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  District Sign Tech I-III:

  Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour

  Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs

  Conditions of Employment:
  Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

  • 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.
  • Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

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  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

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  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

• About the company

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