Signs and Markings Technician Specialist

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus five (5) years of experience in a construction or traffic control role.
• Education may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.

Licenses or Certifications:

• 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.

Notes to Applicants

This position, through the utilization of various software, is responsible for duties related to the creation of and maintenance of various decals and signage used throughout the AUS Facility, to include FAA regulated signage.
This position will also be responsible for the creation of and maintenance of decals and markings on roadways/streets, and various types of vehicles/equipment owned by AUS (City of Austin).
Will regularly communicate with internal and external customers in order to exact specifications and signage logistics.

ASSESSMENT

A skills assessment will be required for this position.

DRIVING REQUIREMENT

This position must travel between various locations as part of the regular job duties, and the individual will be required to drive a City vehicle. Position will also be required to drive on the AOA .

This position requires a Valid Texas Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. Must be licensed for the operation of commercial vehicles in the state of Texas within five (5) months of employment or approved extension by Department Director or designee. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Job Offer is contingent on having a driving record that meets the City’s Driver Record Evaluation Standards.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
• Please list your complete employment history, to include all job duties, responsibilities, and employment dates on your online application.
• The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (i.e., “see resume” or “see LinkedIn profile”).
• Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.
• Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.
• The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.

VETERAN

Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL

This position is categorized as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to come to work during emergencies or bad weather at the airport if they are scheduled to work and in some cases when they are not scheduled.

CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK

The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10 year criminal background check and security threat assessment.

GOOD STANDING - DEPARTMENT / DIVISION EMPLOYEES

Employees in good standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employees must remain in good standing through the top candidate selection phase, when the good standing status will be re-verified.

LANGUAGE

Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English.

OVERTIME

Overtime may be required with or without notice.

ON- CALL / CALL BACK RESPONSIBILITIES

Position may require on-call or call back responsibilities.

WORK HOURS

Shift may change according to departmental needs; work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekend work.

DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS .
Pay Range
$25.74 - $30.50

Hours
Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Hours may change depending on departmental needs.

Work hours may include after-hours, holidays, and weekend work.
Job Close Date 12/23/2024 Type of Posting External Department Aviation Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location Austin Bergstrom International Airport Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and demonstrate a working knowledge of specialized computers, scanners, software, plotters, silk screening equipment and engravers.
• Experience in designing/creating decals. (Automotive, street signs and general sign making)
• Experience in installation, and removal of lettering and decals on signage and/or vehicles.
• Experience interacting directly with customers and providing a high level of customer service

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.

Oversees quality assurance and quality control and may manage projects to ensure appropriate execution of assigned work. Serves as lead sign fabricator. Receives daily work and prepares materials and equipment that are skilled and complex in nature. Reviews work plans and contacts engineers for changes in layout plans. Calculates field measurements using engineered plans, maps, aerial photographs, or satellite images. Provides guidance to others regarding complex non-routine tasks. Performs maintenance on road markings, tools, and machinery. Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment. Analyzes, troubleshoots, and installs pavement markings on roadways, parking lots, athletic courts, and airports according to specifications and other various requirements. Installs, removes, and replaces signs as needed. Tracks and records quantities of pavement markings on each project and daily production. Documents daily work in daily work order software. Performs pre-trip/ post trip inspections on tools, equipment, and machinery. Operates all equipment to install pavement markings.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
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, DIG TESS , and quality assurance; and safety procedures and policies including ATSSA and TMUTCD .
• Knowledge of effective principles and practices of leadership.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in the installation of Bike Corral/Racks, Road Cushions, Traffic Legends and Symbols, and Vertical delineation devices.
• Skill in the layout of Roadway Markings Plans.
• Skill in the use of fabrication equipment, software design programs, and CAD programs, and monitoring and tracking of other related databases and systems.
• Skill in the use of hand tools.
• Ability to accurately log and report work progress, materials, labor hours, etc. with or without the use of computer software.
• Ability to effectively explain policy and complex tasks to employees in a professional manner and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to effectively manage projects and delegate responsibilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees and the public in a subject matter expert capacity.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering plans, work orders, schematics, and regulations.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Ability to train, monitor, evaluate, and provide feedback on the work of others.
• Ability to operate maintain and/or install drill/driver machine and all appropriate 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.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus five (5) years of experience in a construction or traffic control role. Education may substitute for experience up to two (2) years. Do you meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe your experience and ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of specialized computers, scanners, software, plotters, silk screening equipment and engravers.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience in designing/creating decals. (Automotive, Street Signs and General Sign Making)
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience in installation, and removal of lettering and decals on signage and/or vehicles.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience interacting directly with customers and providing a high level of customer service.
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires a Texas Commercial Driver License or ability to obtain within five (5) months of employment or approved extension by the Department Director or designee. Do you meet this minimum requirement or will you be able to meet this minimum requirement?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a valid Texas Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Driver License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a valid Texas Driver License by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* The Transportation Security Administration (TSA-division of the USA Dept. of Homeland Security) requires all employees of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to pass a minimum 10-year criminal background investigation and security threat assessment. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Background Check to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a 10-year Criminal Background Investigation and security threat assessment

* Were you referred to this opportunity by a current Aviation employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name.
(Open Ended Question)


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