Job Description

The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is accepting applications for a Traffic Signs & Markings Technician in the Public Works department. The employee performs intermediate semiskilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic control devices to ensure public safety and provide for the orderly movement of traffic; does related work as required. Employees in this class install, maintain, centerlines, cross walks, traffic and informational signs, etc. Traffic Signs and Markings Technicians I may be expected to work independently on routine assignments; technical or professional supervisors are available, however, to advise and assist on unusual assignments or problems encountered. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Traffic Signs and Markings Specialist.

Essential Functions of Position:

• assists in laying out center lines and edge lines to be painted;
• paints center and edge lines;
• paints turn lane, crosswalks, stop bars;
• installs signs;
• conducts maintenance on paint machine;
• regularly operates pick up and utility trucks, air compressor, light tractors and other public works equipment;
• sets up and maintains work zones and detours;
• sets up and maintains signs, barricades, and detours for special events;
• cleans, straightens and refinishes signs;
• trims to clear for minor sight distance problems and for sign visibility;
• works with computerized asset management software to record work and placement of traffic control devices;
• works with computerized sign printers and cutters to design and make signs;
• fabricates signs from stock sheeting and blanks;
• assesses needs for sign replacements and new installations;
• performs related tasks as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: General knowledge of the materials, methods and equipment used in the installation and maintenance of street markings and traffic signs; general knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions of the work; ability to follow oral and written instructions; good physical condition; requires dexterity for operation of machinery.

Acceptable Experience and Training: Completion of high school degree or equivalent and some experience in related field such as working in and around traffic; any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Pre-employment physical and background check required.

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