522 - Sign Technician
Job no: 492625
Position type: Full Time
Location: Brownsville
Division/Equivalent: EPW: Graphic Signs/Markings
School/Unit: Graphics Signs/Markings
Categories: Labor/Operations
Title: 522 - Sign Technician
Organization: EPW: Graphic Signs/Markings
Department: Graphics Signs/Markings
Location: EPW
Rate of Pay: $13.00
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Job Summary The Sign Technician is responsible for installing traffic signs, barricading streets, painting curbs and arrows. Assist in mowing grass, trim trees and bushes. These duties are performed for public streets, Employee works independently in the field and is responsible for decision making requiring technical discretion, sound judgement, and familiarity with a variety of codes, ordinances, and construction methods. The employee works according to set procedures under direct supervision. |
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Competencies • Safety Acumen • Flexible |
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Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills • Safely operates tools and equipment in all types of weather, or conditions. The job may include morning, evening, weekend, holiday, split, or other work schedules. |
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Minimum Education & Experience High school or GED. |
Special Certifications & Licenses
Valid Texas Driver's License
Independence & Judgement
Minimal judgment; instructions, once established and defined, normally allow the job to be accomplished without direct and/or constant supervision; mostly routine work requiring that employee recognize obvious problems; situations outside the instructions are referred to the supervisor or lead worker.
Initiative & Ingenuity
Low chance for error because work is routine/repetitive/simple/reviewed carefully; standard procedures: not demanded to come up with creative solutions; refers anything unusual to supervisor.
Supervisory & Responsibility
Does not supervise.
Financial Responsibility
Does not deal with money.
Level & Frequency of Outside Contact
Frequent contact with the public or other organizations; interactions may require obtaining cooperation of people; courtesy and tact are required when dealing with moderately difficult or sensitive issues.
Physical Demands
Light physical effort such as standing, lifting, moving, pulling, pushing, etc. Ability to exert up to 30-50lbs. of force occasionally to move objects.
Responsibility for Equipment & Property
Responsible for assigned equipment property used outside of office; use of a City vehicle.
Working Conditions
Fair inside or outside conditions; exposure to disagreeable conditions is brief or otherwise insignificant; space problems; only occasional situations that place the employee in a stressful environment.
Other Requirements
The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.
ADA Requirements
The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
Benefits
The City of Brownsville participates in a generous retirement plan with retirement opportunities available at 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age. The City has an exceptional employee and family medical, dental and life insurance plan. Employees may also contribute to deferred compensation plans from Equitable and supplemental insurance plans from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full time employees have the opportunity to accumulate 10 sick days and 15 annual days per year. Additionally, the City of Brownsville observes 14 holidays annually and two (2) floating holidays.
EEOC Statements
The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
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