Signs and Markings Technician Lead (Reserved for Signs and Markings Division Employees Only)

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• 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
Under general direction, this position performs skilled and complex tasks in the installation, maintenance, and removal of traffic control signs and markings. This position oversees quality assurance and quality control and may manage projects to ensure appropriate execution of assigned work. This position will lead a crew of field technicians. Additionally, the individual in this position may receive daily work and prepare materials and equipment that are skilled and complex in nature.

Drug Testing: To be considered for employment in this position applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy.

Driving Requirement: This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. This position 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. 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.

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Regarding your Application:

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 (e.g., “see resume” or “see Linked In Profile”). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.

Assessment:

This position may require a skills assessment.

Close Job Posting:

Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.

90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:

This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.

Office Location Notes:

Office location is subject to change based on department needs and programs.

Austin Transportation and Public Works positions are not at 100% remote operation.

Video Conferencing Software Technology:

The Austin Transportation and Public Works Department uses the communication platform, Microsoft Teams, to conduct virtual interviews.
Pay Range
$25.74 - $30.50

Hours
Monday through Friday; 7:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m.

*Subject to change dependent on operational needs or expectations to include nights

and/or weekends.
Job Close Date 02/24/2025 Type of Posting Division Only Department Transportation & Public Works Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 8900 Cameron Road, Austin, TX, 78754 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• A working knowledge of, or a clear understanding of, the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices ( TXMUTCD ).
• Experience or working knowledge of maintenance planning and work scheduling for Traffic Signs, Markings, and Banners.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience leading team projects.
• Experience using, or working knowledge of: SharePoint, Knack or other Asset Management systems.
• Completion of or certification from: American Traffic Safety Services Association ( ATSSA ) Traffic Control Technician ( TCT ), Traffic Control Supervisor ( TCS ) or International Municipal Signal Association ( IMSA ), Work Zone Traffic Control ( WTC ), Signs and Markings Level 1 (SM1), Signs and Markings level 2 (SM2), or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.

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.

Receives and coordinates daily work assignments for crew activities, prepares materials and equipment. Provides training, monitoring, and feedback of completed work. Resolves conflicts on job work sites. Provides input for employee performance evaluations. Prepares and tracks electronic documentation of daily activities and/or projects of field crews. Performs maintenance on road markings, tools, and machinery. Installs pavement markings on roadways, parking lots, athletic courts, and airports according to specifications and other various requirements. Monitors or performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment. Monitors or performs pre-trip/ post trip inspections on tools, equipment, and machinery. Calculates field measurements using engineered plans, maps, aerial photographs, or satellite images. Installs, removes, and replaces signs as needed. Documents daily work in work order software. Assigns or performs traffic control. Operates, leads, trains, and evaluates staff in the operation of all equipment to install pavement markings.. Coordinates purchasing and oversees warehouse inventory.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

Provides 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, and DIG TESS safety procedures and policies including ATSSA and TMUTCD .
• Knowledge of effective principles and practices of leadership.
• Knowledge of purchasing, contracts, and warehouse inventory.
• 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, fabrication software design programs, and CAD programs, and use of other related databases.
• Skill in the use of hand tools.
• Ability to accurately log, monitor, and report work progress, materials, labor hours, etc. with or without the use of computer software.
• Ability to effectively explain policy 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 leadership role.
• Ability to interpret 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 does not require 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 how you meet the minimum requirements of this position. Please detail how you meet the educational requirements (if applicable), account for the years of related experience (if applicable), and explain any substitutions of experience for education, or vice-versa (if applicable).
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you a current employee working in the Signs and Markings Division?

• Yes
• No

* 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

* Explain your understanding of the purpose of the TXMUTCD and its application to Traffic Signs, Markings, and Banners (If you do not have any, write N/A).
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your understanding of maintenance planning and work scheduling for Traffic Signs, Markings, and Banners.
(Open Ended Question)
* Select which of the following best describes your computer proficiency.

• Basic: create/edit simple documents, spreadsheets, & emails
• Intermediate: create/edit a variety of documents & spreadsheets; reformat document features such as color, font style and size of text, change page size/width, & filter/sort data fields
• Advanced: create/edit complex documents & spreadsheets; integrate features such as tables, charts, mathematic formulas, hyperlinks, graphics; data/mail merge, import data from one document to another
• None

* Do you have experience using Knack or other computerized process management systems?

• Extensive experience
• Moderate experience
• Some experience
• Familiar
• None

* All applicants applying for this job posting should submit a complete application; resumes submitted should mirror the completed application. Starting salary for the top candidate (s) will only be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application, not the resume or cover letter. Your application will be considered incomplete if your application and resume do not mirror and if your application states “see resume”. Do you understand these statements?

• Yes
• No

How did you hear about this opportunity? Example: Job board (please specify), Career Fair (please specify), 3rd party recruiting firm, etc.
(Open Ended Question)


Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents

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