Sign Shop Technician II Position Available In Columbia, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The Sign Shop Technician II position in Lake City, FL, offers a minimum hourly rate of $17.04 plus benefits. Responsibilities include coordinating, ordering, and placing traffic/informational signs. Requirements include a high school diploma, two years of related experience, and knowledge of sign placement tools and regulations. The job involves working both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
Job Description
$17.04
Per Hour
DOE (Depends on Experience)
Position range in Florida $22.98 – $37.98 Per hour Sign Shop Technician II
Columbia County
Occupation:
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Location:
Lake City, FL – 32055
Positions available: 1
Job #: 12481421
Source:
Employ Florida
Posted:
4/16/2025
Updated:
4/16/2025
Expires:
4/29/2025
Web Site:
Employ Florida
Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Job Type:
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POSITION TITLE
Sign Shop
TECHNICIAN II
LOCATION:
PUBLIC WORKS
SCHEDULE:
TRADITIONAL FULL-TIME, 40 HOURS PER WEEK, MONDAY – FRIDAY, OCCASIONAL OVERTIME
SALARY:
$17.04 minimum hourly rate plus benefits
ABOUT COLUMBIA COUNTY
Columbia County is one of Florida’s best-kept secrets, with pockets of quiet and peaceful springs. Columbia County is the home of Florida’s Springlands, with multiple natural springs, lakes, rivers, and nine beautiful state parks. In 2022, the US Census Bureau QuickFacts estimated Columbia County has a population of 72,000 residents. Columbia County is a southeast sports destination and hosts multiple tournaments and camps. Columbia County requires a diverse and dedicated workforce to provide services for Columbia County residents to live and work and for the visitors who experience our piece of the Florida playground. Consider applying for a position with us today.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsible work involving the coordinating, ordering, preparation and placement of traffic/informational type signs throughout the County. Works independently, conferring with the Sign Shop Foreman on new assignments or difficult problems.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Experience:
Graduation from high school or equivalency and two (2) years’ experience in public works or related activities. Comparable amounts of training, education or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the tools and types of equipment needed for the placement of signs as well as, understanding oral and written instructions.
Knowledge and understanding of State of Florida Uniform Sign and Traffic Code.
Knowledge of the geography of Columbia County.
Working knowledge of the operational requirements of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Knowledge of FDOT maintenance and outage reporting requirements. Ability to read, comprehend, speak and hear clearly in the English language in order to provide information to the public.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, departments and the general public.
Ability to read, comprehend, speak and hear clearly in the English language in order to provide information to the public.
Ability to direct other employees on placement of signs when necessary.
Skill in the care and use of tools, equipment and materials of the Sign Shop and Traffic Signal maintenance and repair.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Determines replacement or repair to signage throughout the County by observation through touring the County
Responds to work orders regarding special signage
Prices and orders necessary signs for the safety and operations of County streets and parks
Assist in preparation of substrate material for sign blanks by sizing blanks, shearing material to size, rounding corners, either by hand or machine
Set up and punch mounting holes
Set up and operate squeeze roller and apply sheeting to blanks using vacuum applicator
Assist in operation of sanding machine when reclaiming material
Assist in the manufacture of handmade signs by cutting letters and symbols and placing them on sign blanks for installation
Lay out mileage and destination signs using established criteria for size and letter placement
Unload scrap signs from trucks and separate usable blanks from scrap material and stack by size and thickness; unload new material and stack by size and thickness
Build delineators, mesh construction flags and related items
Assist in the installation and maintenance of signs throughout the County using various types of post hole diggers, augers and drivers
Must be able to place barricades and other types of safety equipment
Paints cross walks, turn-arrows and stripping on County roads
Clean and maintain the shop grounds
Assist in the maintenance and repair of shop equipment
Required to work during a local declared state of emergency
NON ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as required. (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Works inside and outside in various types of weather.
Darkness, noise, electricity. Hazardous surfaces, slippery and uneven surfaces.
Height up to 45 feet. Below ground level.
Work may be performed without direct supervision.
Responds to scenes after normal working hours i.e.; chemical and fuel spills, aircraft accidents, weather emergencies, etc.; which may include lengthy hours of standing as well as exposure to weather conditions.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS/DEMANDS
Will use both hands simultaneously while standing or sitting, requires constant pushing, pulling, twisting, bending and climbing; frequent lifting and carrying heavy items. Position requires oral and written communications, also involves adequate eyesight and hearing to safely perform the essential functions
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Valid Florida driver’s license. Columbia County Board of Commissioners provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Columbia County Board of Commissioners complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Columbia County Board of Commissioners employs only U.S. citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in the U.S. in compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324B. which requires that all employees present original documentation that establish identity and employment authorization within 3 business days of the date employment begins (also referred to as the hire date). DFWP Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window.