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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Signs and Markings Technician I
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (70) Skill Craft
Class Code: 10098 Salary Grade: XR8
Approved: Last Revised: April 02, 2019

Purpose:
 

Under close supervision, performs tasks in the installation, maintenance, and removal of traffic control signs and markings.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Receives daily work and prepares materials and equipment.
  2. Performs maintenance on road markings, tools, and machinery.
  3. Installs pavement markings on roadways, parking lots, athletic courts, and airports according to specifications and other various requirements.
  4. Operates all equipment to install pavement markings. Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment. Performs pre-trip/ post trip inspections on tools, equipment, and machinery.
  5. Calculates field measurements using engineered plans, maps, aerial photographs, or satellite images.
  6. Installs, removes, and replaces signs as needed.
  7. Documents daily work in work order software.
  8. Performs traffic control.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
  None.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local codes; City practices, policies, and procedures including construction, customer service; and DIG TESS safety procedures and policies including ATSSA and TMUCD.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in the installation of bike corrals/racks, road cushions, traffic legends, symbols, and vertical delineation devices.
  • Skill in the layout of Roadway Markings Plans.
  • Skill in the use of fabrication equipment and use of fabrication software design programs and CAD programs.
  • Skill in the use of hand tools.
  • Skill in the use of informational databases to track items or monitor progress.
  • Ability to accurately log and report work progress, materials, labor hours, etc. with or without the use of computer software.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees and the public.
  • Ability to maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
  • Ability to operate and use all safety equipment and specialty installation equipment.
  • Ability to perform Striper Coning functions.
  • Ability to test and calibrate instruments to make precision and close tolerance repairs and adjustments.
  • Ability to use cell phones, two-way radios, and other communications equipment.
Minimum Qualifications:
 

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus one (1) year of experience in a construction or traffic control role. 
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 
  • Must have a Texas Commercial Driver License or ability to obtain within five (5) months of employment or approved extension by Department Director or designee.
  • Valid Texas Driver License.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.