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City of Georgetown
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Sign & Signal Field Technician
Effective Date: 10/01/2012
FLSA Category: Non - Exempt
Revision Date: 09/25/2015
SUMMARY: Performs tasks related to the creation of streets signs and graph designs for traffic and directional signs.
Installs, maintains or repairs traffic signs and signal systems and fixtures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of
the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties
performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable
accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is
subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Utilizes various software to design and create street signs and traffic and directional signs.
Recommends for hire, supervises, trains, and develops staff through review of performance data, conferences,
training and performance review.
Repairs and maintains departmental street signs, and traffic and directional signs.
Operates equipment to create, transport, and install signs, i.e., forklifts, bucket trucks, hand tools, plotter, scissor
lifts, and auger drills.
Repairs and maintains traffic signal equipment i.e. controllers, signal heads, etc.
Installs traffic signal controllers, signal heads, cameras, etc.
Creates, completes and maintains all sign, signal and markings Data Gathering work orders on the automated
work order system.
Troubleshoots, adjusts, and corrects signal timing camera and loop detection and program timing at individual
and corridor linked signals under the city’s control.
Installs traffic data collection devices
Collects data and generates reports to determine proper speed limits, sign and signal placements and other traffic
improvements.
Installs warning, regulatory and informational signs and markings as required for the transportation system.
Coordinates with GISD to maintain school flashers and timing schedules for school zones.
Provides assistance to Information Technology in the repair of city computers.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, training and Experience Guidelines
High School or equivalent plus two (2) years of experience in sign maintenance, sign repair, creation,
printing and modification or related experience. One year of the required experience must have included operating heavy
equipment
OR any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Completion of a technical school program in electronics may substitute for one (1) year of required experience.
Knowledge of:
Traffic progression and coordinated signal timing.
Current maintenance of signals, signal cameras and controllers.
Specialized computers, scanners, software, plotters, silk screening equipment and engravers.
Basic sign maintenance and repair.
Safety practices and procedures.
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Federal, State and Local laws.
City practice, policy and procedures
Skill in:
Performing work tasks with minimum supervision.
Communicating effective, both orally and in writing.
Handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Planning and organizing work.
Using computers and related software.
Performing mathematical calculations for accurate measurements.
Mixing paint or inks to maximize the capabilities of sign-making computers.
Operating bucket trucks, forklifts, auger lift, and other required equipment.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Valid Class B Texas driver’s license
CDL Health Card
Must complete Sign Maintenance Course within one year of hire.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision,
hearing, talking, use of foot controls.
Temperature extremes from weather; dust; work near moving traffic, noise from street sweeper