District Sign Technician I-IV - Plainview
Plainview, TX, United StatesYesterday
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About the role
As a District Sign Technician, you are the quiet architect behind a maintenance section’s visual rhythm, transforming roads and highways into guided pathways and cities and towns into navigable stories.
Every sign you install is more than metal and paint. It is a promise of clarity, safety, and connection. You blend precision with creativity, ensuring that every directional arrow, warning sign, roadway marker, and traffic signal serves its purpose while contributing to a visually cohesive transportation system.
Whether braving the elements to repair a stop sign, maintaining traffic signals, or meticulously aligning signage as part of maintenance contract upgrades, your work shapes how people travel, discover, and interact with the communities they call home.
Through your dedication and attention to detail, signage becomes more than instruction. It becomes guidance, confidence, and an invitation to explore the road ahead.
As a District Sign Technician, you are the quiet architect behind a maintenance section’s visual rhythm, transforming roads and highways into guided pathways and cities and towns into navigable stories.
Every sign you install is more than metal and paint. It is a promise of clarity, safety, and connection. You blend precision with creativity, ensuring that every directional arrow, warning sign, roadway marker, and traffic signal serves its purpose while contributing to a visually cohesive transportation system.
Whether braving the elements to repair a stop sign, maintaining traffic signals, or meticulously aligning signage as part of maintenance contract upgrades, your work shapes how people travel, discover, and interact with the communities they call home.
Through your dedication and attention to detail, signage becomes more than instruction. It becomes guidance, confidence, and an invitation to explore the road ahead.
Plainview-Hale Co Ae/Maint (05HALECO)
3900 S BUS LOOP 27
Plainview, 79072
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
- Retirement Plans
- Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
- Paid Leave and Holidays
- Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
- On-the-Job Training
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
- Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
- Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
- Retirement Plans
- Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
- Paid Leave and Holidays
- Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
- On-the-Job Training
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
- Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
- Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)
Performs entry-level transportation related work installing, repairing, and maintaining traffic signs, mailboxes, and delineators in a district. Work includes maintaining inventory and records of signs and materials and using specialized tools and equipment related to sign installation. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and standard practices and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.
Essential Duties:
District Sign Technician I:
• Assists transportation maintenance crews with maintenance-related work as required; may respond to assist with emergency situations/conditions.
• Measures and calculates amount of materials needed.
• Mixes and places concrete for sign support foundations; moves cement bags and other items related to these duties.
• Operates a boom and bucket truck and/or specialized sign truck to install roadway signs.
• Performs and maintains inventory of signs.
• Repairs and installs signs, supports, foundations and delineators in accordance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and other departmental guidance.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
District Sign Technician II:
• Inspects roadways to identify sign and delineator deficiencies and recommend repairs.
• Assists transportation maintenance crews with maintenance-related work as required; may respond to assist with emergency situations/conditions.
• Measures and calculates amount of materials needed.
• Mixes and places concrete for sign support foundations; moves cement bags and other items related to these duties.
• Operates a boom and bucket truck and/or specialized sign truck to install roadway signs.
• Performs and maintains inventory of signs.
• Repairs and installs signs, supports. foundations and delineators in accordance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
• Devices (MUTCD) and other departmental guidance.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
District Sign Technician Ill:
• Assists transportation maintenance crews with maintenance-related work as required; may respond to assist with emergency situations/conditions.
• Measures and calculates amount of materials needed.
• Mixes and places concrete for sign support foundations; moves cement bags and other items related to these duties.
• Operates a boom and bucket truck and/or specialized sign truck to install roadway signs.
• Performs and maintains inventory of signs.
• Repairs and installs signs, supports, foundations and delineators in accordance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and other departmental guidance.
• Inspects roadways to identify sign and delineator deficiencies and recommend repairs.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
District Sign Technician IV:
• Coordinates and conducts nighttime luminaire inspections to ensure reflectivity of signs. delineators. stripping, and retroreflective pavement markers (RPMs)
• Coordinates and inspects roadways to identify sign and delineator deficiencies and recommend repairs.
• Assists transportation maintenance crews with maintenance-related work as required; may respond to assist with emergency situations/conditions.
• Measures and calculates amount of materials needed.
• Mixes and places concrete for sign support foundations; moves cement bags and other items related to these duties.
• Operates a boom and bucket truck and/or specialized sign truck to install roadway signs.
• Repairs and installs signs, supports, foundations and delineators in accordance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and other departmental guidance.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Performs entry-level transportation related work installing, repairing, and maintaining traffic signs, mailboxes, and delineators in a district. Work includes maintaining inventory and records of signs and materials and using specialized tools and equipment related to sign installation. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and standard practices and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.
Essential Duties:
District Sign Technician I:
• Assists transportation maintenance crews with maintenance-related work as required; may respond to assist with emergency situations/conditions.
• Measures and calculates amount of materials needed.
• Mixes and places concrete for sign support foundations; moves cement bags and other items related to these duties.
• Operates a boom and bucket truck and/or specialized sign truck to install roadway signs.
• Performs and maintains inventory of signs.
• Repairs and installs signs, supports, foundations and delineators in accordance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and other departmental guidance.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
District Sign Technician II:
• Inspects roadways to identify sign and delineator deficiencies and recommend repairs.
• Assists transportation maintenance crews with maintenance-related work as required; may respond to assist with emergency situations/conditions.
• Measures and calculates amount of materials needed.
• Mixes and places concrete for sign support foundations; moves cement bags and other items related to these duties.
• Operates a boom and bucket truck and/or specialized sign truck to install roadway signs.
• Performs and maintains inventory of signs.
• Repairs and installs signs, supports. foundations and delineators in accordance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
• Devices (MUTCD) and other departmental guidance.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
District Sign Technician Ill:
• Assists transportation maintenance crews with maintenance-related work as required; may respond to assist with emergency situations/conditions.
• Measures and calculates amount of materials needed.
• Mixes and places concrete for sign support foundations; moves cement bags and other items related to these duties.
• Operates a boom and bucket truck and/or specialized sign truck to install roadway signs.
• Performs and maintains inventory of signs.
• Repairs and installs signs, supports, foundations and delineators in accordance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and other departmental guidance.
• Inspects roadways to identify sign and delineator deficiencies and recommend repairs.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
District Sign Technician IV:
• Coordinates and conducts nighttime luminaire inspections to ensure reflectivity of signs. delineators. stripping, and retroreflective pavement markers (RPMs)
• Coordinates and inspects roadways to identify sign and delineator deficiencies and recommend repairs.
• Assists transportation maintenance crews with maintenance-related work as required; may respond to assist with emergency situations/conditions.
• Measures and calculates amount of materials needed.
• Mixes and places concrete for sign support foundations; moves cement bags and other items related to these duties.
• Operates a boom and bucket truck and/or specialized sign truck to install roadway signs.
• Repairs and installs signs, supports, foundations and delineators in accordance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and other departmental guidance.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
District Sign Technician I:
Education
- None in formal education
Work Experience
- NONE (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)
License and Certification
- Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or have obtained a Class "A" CDL, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.
-Commercial Driver's License
District Sign Technician II:
Education
- None in formal education
Work Experience
- *1 YEAR Sign installation and/or repair, roadway maintenance, construction, transportation engineering support, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent
- Mandatory: Commercial Driver Certificate
Commercial Driver's License
District Sign Technician Ill:
Education
- None in formal education
Work Experience
- *2 YEARS in Sign installation and/or repair, roadway maintenance, construction, transportation engineering support, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)
License and Certification
- Mandatory: Commercial Driver Certificate
- Commercial Driver's License
District Sign Technician IV:
Education
- None in formal education
Work Experience
- *5 YEARS in sign installation and/or repair, roadway maintenance, construction, transportation engineering support, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)
License and Certification
- Mandatory: Commercial Driver Certificate
- Commercial Driver's License
Competencies:
District Sign Technician I
Some Knowledge of
- The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
- Traffic Control Standard Sheets
- Standard Highway Sign Designs for Texas
- The Sign Crew Field Book
- Inventory/stock control procedures
- The Guide to Proper Location and Installation of Signs and Other Devices
Some Skill in
- Using basic mathematical fundamentals
- Installing and repairing signs
- Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
- Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
- Using computers, applications, and systems
- Safely using, operating, and maintaining equipment
- Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices
- Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Ability to
- Communicate effectively
- Work in cramped spaces (bend, stoop, crawl) and at varied heights
District Sign Technician II
Considerable Knowledge of
- The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
- Traffic Control Standard Sheets
- Standard Highway Sign Designs for Texas
- The Sign Crew Field Book
- Inventory/stock control procedures
- The Guide to Proper Location and Installation of Signs and Other Devices
Proficient Skill in
- Using basic mathematical fundamentals
- Installing and repairing signs
- Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
- Using computers, applications, and systems
- Safely using, operating, and maintaining equipment
- Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices
- Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Some Skill in
- Performing calculations, including material and labor estimates and expenses
Ability to
- Communicate effectively
- Work in cramped spaces (bend, stoop, crawl) and at varied heights
District Sign Technician III
Extensive Knowledge of
- The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
- The Sign Crew Field Book
- The Guide to Proper Location and Installation of Signs and Other Devices
Considerable Knowledge of
- Traffic Control Standard Sheets
- Standard Highway Sign Designs for Texas
- Inventory/stock control procedures
Expert Skill in
- Installing and repairing signs
- Safely using, operating, and maintaining equipment
- Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices
- Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Proficient Skill in
- Performing calculations, including material and labor estimates and expenses
- Using basic mathematical fundamentals
- Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
- Using computers, applications, and systems
Some Skill in
- Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
- Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
Ability to
- Communicate effectively
- Work in cramped spaces (bend, stoop, crawl) and at varied heights
District Sign Technician IV
Extensive Knowledge of
- Traffic Control Standard Sheets
- Standard Highway Sign Designs for Texas
- Inventory/stock control procedures
- The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
- The Sign Crew Field Book
- The Guide to Proper Location and Installation of Signs and Other Devices
Expert Skill in
- Installing and repairing signs
- Safely using, operating, and maintaining equipment
- Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices
- Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Proficient Skill in
- Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
- Performing calculations, including material and labor estimates and expenses
- Using basic mathematical fundamentals
- Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
- Using computers, applications, and systems
Ability to
- Communicate effectively
- Work in cramped spaces (bend, stoop, crawl) and at varied heights
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
- Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
- Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
- Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
- Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
- Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
- Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
- Crawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
- Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
- Standing-prolonged periods of time
- Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
- This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
- Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
- Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
- Must be able to report for duty within 45 minute