Sign Technician - Public Works (Prescott)

Under close supervision, performs skilled installation of new traffic control devices and the inspection and maintenance of existing traffic control devices in County rights-of-way.

• Observes, reports, and repairs damaged traffic control devices, obstructions to sign view, and other potential safety hazards in an accurate timely manner.
• Removes and/or replaces traffic control devices that are outdated or missing.  
• Verifies reports of damaged or missing traffic control devices, making emergency repair calls after regular working hours.  
• Maintains traffic control device inventory and equipment service records.  
• Keeps records of traffic control device types and locations.  
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: 
A minimum of one (1) year of experience in field service with use of hand and power tools.

Additional Requirements:

Must possess or obtain a valid Arizona Class A Commercial driver’s license with tanker endorsement within 1 year of employment.

ATSSA Flagger Certification

ATSSA Traffic Control Technician Certification

IMSA Signs & Markings I Certification or equivalent

OSHA 10 Certification

             OSHA Forklift Certification

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Safety and hazard precautions for workshop environments.
• AZ 811 Blue Stake, Vias, labor and inventory tracking applications.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Current Microsoft Office software.

Skill in:

• Observing, reporting, and repairing damaged traffic control devices, obstructions to traffic control device view, and other potential safety hazards in an accurate timely manner.
• Maintaining traffic control device inventory and equipment service records as required.
• Keeping timely, accurate records of traffic control device types and locations.
• Communicating effectively electronically and orally.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization, cleanliness and adherence to detail.

Ability to:

• Install and maintain Traffic Control Devices according to the MUTCD, ADOT & other standards.
• Complete assigned tasks in a safe and timely manner with attention to detail.
• Make emergency repair calls after regular working hours when deemed necessary.
• Attend and pass any scheduled traffic control training classes, coordinated by the County that directly relates to the position.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.
  
  

Work Environment:
The work environment is associated with a workshop and field environment year-round in all weather conditions and includes exposure to loud noise, machinery, dust, fumes, mist, and chemicals.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials, a computer screen and mobile device; hearing and speech ability to communicate effectively in-person and by phone. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, walk over rough, uneven, and/or rocky surfaces, and lift and carry up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Additional Job Information:

FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 4
Classification: Classified
Safety Sensitive: Yes

Salary : $20 - $25