Sign Technician

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About the Position

The Sign Technician provides the safe and efficient movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic through the installation and maintenance of traffic control signing and recording the required documentation of those traffic control devices.

About Us

We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then join our team and help us build connections.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• One year of experience in striping, sign installation, road marking, or other related experience in traffic signals and traffic control, or two years of experience in roadway construction

• High school diploma or GED

• American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Flagging certification

We Also Value

• For traffic control assignments: American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Flagging, Traffic Control Technician and/or experience as a Traffic Control Supervisor

Job Contributions

• Install and maintain traffic control signing consistent with MUTCD standards

• Input all work in real-time using an electronic asset management program

• Assigned a one-ton truck and responsible for following all maintenance/service requirements

• Operate and maintain various hand tools and power equipment

• Participate in On-Call/Standby with 24-hour response when requested, flooded roadway response, special signing projects, dedications, emergencies, Palo Verde drills, and exercises

• Two-way radio communication with dispatch and Maricopa County Sherriff's Office

• Assess and report roadway and traffic control conditions, damage, and flooding

• Other job duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Valid Arizona driver's license and have an acceptable driving record upon hire

• Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 - 20 pounds constantly

• Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration

• Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor, ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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