Sign Technician

The Goodhue County Public Works department is seeking qualified applicants for a Highway Sign Technician opening. The Sign Technician protects motorists in Goodhue County by performing road sign installation and maintenance in accordance with the Minnesota Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and current traffic laws and regulations. The Highway Sign Technician must have impeccable attention to detail in performance of daily tasks including installation and maintenance; updating databases and worklogs; and staying abreast of changes to regulatory practices. This position researches best practices and recommends changes to existing policy. The Highway Sign Technician must be adept at coordinating staffing and building professional relationships to finalize projects which may involve other agencies. This position requires superior organization and technology skills to maintain appropriate inventory of signs and supplies and prepare quotes using computerized software. The Highway Sign Technician also performs Highway Equipment Operator job duties including highway maintenance, plowing, ditch cleaning, culvert installation and so on. For full position information including the physical, mental and environmental requirements, please see the job description below. Minimum Qualifications The ability to obtain a detailed working knowledge of, the Minnesota Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MMUTCD) as well as current traffic control laws and regulations. The knowledge and experience to use a personal computer. The possession of a valid Class "B" Minnesota Commercial Driver's License is required for hiring and a Class "A" is required to complete all of the tasks required of the position. The Class "A" Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within the first 6 months of employment. Salary & Benefits County employees receive competitive pay and benefit offerings. The Highway Sign Technician is compensated at salary grade 109 ($61,193- $94,868) and starting compensation is $29.42-$30.89 per hour depending upon qualifications. The County's comprehensive benefit package includes medical and dental insurance, health savings account, employer paid life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave as well as 13 paid holidays per year. Application Process Interested candidates must submit a Goodhue County employment application. This posting will remain open until filled. At Goodhue County we embrace diversity and equality in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Creating a culture of Equality isn't just the right thing to do, it's also the smart thing.