Job Description

• District Sign Technician I
• IV (2601926) Job Description District Sign Technician I
• IV•( 2601926 ) Position Information Looking for a new career opportunity?

Here's your sign! The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is hiring a Sign Technician I-IV for the Boerne Maintenance Office! In this hands-on role, you'll help keep Texas roads safe by installing and maintaining traffic signs, mailboxes, and roadway delineation. You'll also assist with sign inventory and recordkeeping while gaining experience operating specialized equipment, including bucket trucks, cranes, skid loaders, and post hole diggers. If you enjoy working outdoors, operating equipment, and making a visible impact in your community, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Join a team of dedicated professionals committed to keeping Texas moving safely. Take your career to new heights—apply today!

Annual Salary Ranges:

District Sign Tech I (A16)

• $40,918
• $61,130 District Sign Tech II (A17)
• $42,976
• $64,469 District Sign Tech III (A18)
• $45,521
• $71,055 District Sign Tech IV (A19)
• $48,244
• $76,028 This position is for a District Sign Tech I, II, III, or IV.

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors and based on business needs.

Minimum Salary :

40,918.00

Maximum Salary :

76,028.00

Pay Basis :

Yearly FLSA Status :

Nonexempt Work Locations :

Boerne Maintenance Office 1375 N MAIN Boerne 780061527

Travel :

Yes, 10 % of the

Time Shift :

Day Job Shift Details :

Mon-Thurs; 10

Hrs Location Flexibility :

Onsite Location Flexibility Details :

Onsite only. No remote work. Benefits and Perks At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including: Retirement Plans Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules Paid Leave and Holidays Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees On-the-Job Training Tuition Assistance Program Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives Career Development and Advancement Opportunities Family-Friendly Policies and Programs In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov) Position Description Coordinates and performs advanced skilled transportation related work installing, repairing, and maintaining traffic signs, mailboxes, and delineators in a district. Serves as a lead worker and trains other technicians. Work includes coordinating and maintaining inventory and records, ordering of signs and materials, and using specialized tools and equipment related to sign installation. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to a supervisor.

Essential Duties:

District Sign Tech I:

Assists transportation maintenance crews with maintenance-related work as required; may respond to assist with emergency situations/conditions Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products. Maintains expense records and inventory of materials, supplies and equipment. Measures and calculates amount of materials needed Mixes and places concrete for sign support foundations; moves cement bags and other items related to these duties Operates a boom and bucket truck and specialized sign truck to install roadway signs Performs and maintains inventory of signs. Performs preventive maintenance on sign truck. Repairs and installs signs, supports, foundations and delineators in accordance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and other departmental guidance. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

District Sign Tech II:

In addition to the duties listed above: Orders supplies and materials from district shop. Orders signs from the regional sign shop. Conducts nighttime luminaire inspections to ensure reflectivity of signs, delineators, stripping, and retroreflective pavement markers (RPMs). Inspects roadways to identify sign and delineator deficiencies and recommend repairs

District Sign Tech III:

In addition to the duties listed above: May assist in scheduling and assigning work. May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications Trains other technicians on sign installation and safety procedures

District Sign Tech IV:

In addition to the duties listed above: Assists in scheduling and assigning work. Serves as a lead worker by advising, training, and instructing employees in shop policies and procedures; acting as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members' career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage. Coordinates and conducts nighttime luminaire inspections to ensure reflectivity of signs, delineators, stripping, and retroreflective pavement markers (RPMs) Coordinates and inspects roadways to identify sign and delineator deficiencies and recommend repairs. Coordinates and maintains expense records and inventory of materials, supplies and equipment Coordinates, performs, and maintains inventory of signs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

District Sign Tech I

• None District Sign Tech II
• 1 year in sign installation and repair, roadway maintenance, construction, transportation engineering support, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience. District Sign Tech III
• 2 years in sign installation and repair, roadway maintenance, construction, transportation engineering support, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience. District Sign Tech VI
• 3 years in sign installation and repair, roadway maintenance, construction, transportation engineering support, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience.

Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent. Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for

Minimum Qualifications Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an "N" endorsement at time of application

Competencies:

District Sign Tech I and II The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Traffic Control Standard Sheets Standard Highway Sign Designs for Texas The Sign Crew Field Book Inventory/stock control procedures Using basic mathematical fundamentals Installing and repairing signs Prioritizing and organizing work assignments Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems Safely using, operating, and maintaining applicable equipment Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others The Guide to Proper Location and Installation of Signs and Other Devices Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates and expenses District Sign Tech III and IV In addition to the competencies listed above: Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

All Levels Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour Subject to noise Subject to vibration Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs Climbing

• ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction Standing-prolonged periods of time Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical. Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing. Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation

• 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e)
• does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

Job :

Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops Schedule :

Full-time Employee Status :

Regular Job Type :

Standard Job Level :

Non-Management Job Posting :

Aug 11, 2026, 3:28:48

PM Unposting Date :

Aug 26, 2026, 4:59:00

AM State Job Title/s :

Transportation Mntnce Spec I, II, III, and IV State Job Code/s :

9308/ /9305/9306/9307 Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

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//hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions Applicant Information The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990. Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information