Job Description

Posting number: SMT_3147_Oct_2026

Department: Public Works - Transportation - Traffic Signs & Signals

Job classification: Signs & Markings Technician

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Works, Transportation, Construction Trades

Summary

The City is hiring to fill a current opening and to create an eligibility list for future job vacancies. If you are interested now or think you may be interested later, we encourage you to apply. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligibility list that will stay active for 6 months. If another position opens during that time, you may be contacted for that opportunity.

Under general supervision of the Signs and Markings Technician installs and maintains traffic signs and pavement markings for the city.

Posted range is the starting salary. Pay rate offered is based on experience.

Examples of duties

• Fabricates, installs, and maintain signs by using Traffic Cad software; installs crash worthiness bases or sign poles; replaces signs that fail the reflectometer test; installs signs to state, city, and MUTCD standards; replaces graffiti signs; repairs signs that have been knocked down.
• Installs and maintains pavement markings with a thermal or paint machine by installing performed thermal symbols; grinds lane lines for removal or relocation purposes; stripe fire lanes and no parking lanes; maintains all city facilities parking areas; installs delineators; installs raised pavement markers.
• Handles special projects by installing traffic analysis equipment by collecting and downloading data for the engineer; surveys neighborhoods; collects vehicle and pedestrian volume counts.
• Conducts all traffic monitoring functions required to measure the effectiveness of traffic improvements.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. Some college preferred.
• One (1) year of experience in a construction related field. Signs and markings experience preferred.

Supplemental information

• Possession of a Class A Commercial Texas Driver's License or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Possession of I.M.S.A. Work Zone Certification or ability to obtain in 6 months, depending on when testing is available, not to exceed 12 months.
• Possession of I.M.S.A. Signs and Markings Level I Certification or ability to obtain in 6 months, depending on when testing is available, not to exceed 12 months.