What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sign Fabricator position at Arkansas Department of Transportation?
Posting closes 1/30/2025
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for manufacturing traffic signs.
Examples of Work
The following examples are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. No attempt is made to be exhaustive. Related, similar, or other logical duties are performed as assigned. The Department may require employees to perform functions beyond those contained in job descriptions. The Department may modify job descriptions based on Department needs. The Arkansas Department of Transportation is an "at will" employer.
- Load and unload materials from delivery trucks with a forklift or a pallet jack.
- Operate a 12" hydraulic shear machine to cut 60" X 144" aluminum blanks.
- Operate a 5-ton hydraulic punch machine.
- Load and operate a 48" squeeze roll applicator.
- Trim excess reflective sheeting from new signs.
- Paint signs using silkscreen method.
- Layout, cut, and apply letters on signs.
- Record sign dimensions for cost determination.
- Perform cleanup duties.
- Occasionally assist pavement marking crews and sign erection crews.
Minimum Requirements
Education and experience: The educational equivalent to a diploma from an accredited high school.
Knowledge, skills and abilities: Ability to read and write.
Physical requirements: Ability to operate forklift and pallet jack. Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to use various types of hand tools.
Working conditions: Shop environment.
("Accredited" means the educational institution or program is accredited by an accrediting organization recognized either by the United States Department of Education or by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.)
