Traffic Sign Technician City of Bryan - 3.8 Bryan, TX Job Details Full-time $19 - $23 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Flagging for traffic control Non-CDL Class C Construction experience IMSA Certification Full Job Description Position Information Posting Number 2026623 Position Title Traffic Sign Technician Position # 7370E FLSA Non-Exempt Classification Type Labor/Maintenance/Technical Department Traffic Operations Job Type Full Time Work Schedule Monday-Friday; 7am-3:30pm Hiring Pay Rate $19.00-$23.00/hour (depending on qualifications) Posting Opening Date 09/11/2026 Posting Closing Date Job Summary Performs semi-skilled work in the design, construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signs and pavement markings within the City of Bryan. Essential Job Functions Fabricates and installs signs, posts, delineators, barricades, cones, and pavement markings of all types. Inspects traffic signs for compliance with current standards and regulations including sign condition, placement, and visibility; performs tasks such trimming vegetation, cleaning, repairing, and replacing signs as needed. Loads/unloads trucks and trailers with supplies, materials, and equipment for installing, repairing, or replacing signs or deploying barricades. Sets up traffic work zones, to include traffic barricades, cone transition lanes, and traffic warning signs when conducting sign/marking work in traffic areas. Keeps records of sign installations and locations. Operates high pressure power washer, paint machine and thermoplastic equipment in marking centerlines, parking lanes, and other traffic control needs; operates bitumen tar applicator to install raised reflective markers. Handles special projects by installing traffic counting equipment and cameras including collecting and downloading data for traffic surveys. Performs routine checks and preventive maintenance on equipment; identifies and reports equipment malfunctions; cleans equipment as needed. Assists with maintaining inventory of materials in the sign shop and work truck. Assists in the construction and repair of traffic signals as needed and in emergency situations under the supervision of a Traffic Signal Technician. Attends and completes all required training to obtain/maintain required certifications, perform inspections, and learn new skills. Responds to emergency calls-out on critical sign repair and/or replacement and emergency road closures. Required to be on-call 24 hours a day for a period of 1 week at a time. Reports any unsafe actions/conditions and other department or City policy violations immediately to management. Performs related duties as required. Responds regularly and promptly to work.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

At least one (1) year of work experience in traffic, construction, maintenance, and repair, or a similar semi-skilled labor or trades job that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.

Preferred:

High School Diploma/GED. Experience in the fabrication of traffic signs and installation and maintenance of traffic signs and pavement markings. Experience in utilizing traffic sign software programs to design and size signs and to create patterns and lettering in accordance with appropriate regulations, including the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD). Equivalent combinations of education, experience, certification, and training may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of:

Proper use of tools, materials, safety hazards, and precautions used in various construction trades.

Ability to:

Read and understand blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts or plats to select, fabricate, and install signs and other traffic control devices. Understand and adhere to the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD). Follow instructions and communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Safely and efficiently operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and materials used in performing essential functions. Distinguish the range of color spectrum. Abide by the rules and regulations of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Read and interpret maps, blueprints, manuals, instructions, policies, and other work-related documents. Perform moderate to heavy manual labor outdoors in temperature extremes for extended periods of time. Exercise considerable initiative, sound judgment, and collaborative skills. Anticipate, identify, and effectively resolve various issues and problems. Comply with all City and departmental policies and procedures. Remain constantly alert and aware of any workplace hazards and follow the safety practices and principles in reporting and preventing accidents. Demonstrate satisfactory work performance and regular, reliable, and punctual attendance. Provide management with sound, positive advice, and information concerning the area of responsibility. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work and communicate effectively with the public and other required entities. Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements Texas Class C driver's license with a good driving record as measured by the City's evaluation system. Possession of IMSA Work Zone Certification or ability to obtain within two (2) years of employment. Possession of IMSA Signs and Markings Level I Certification or ability to obtain within two (2) years of employment. Ability to obtain Flagger Certification and complete required NIMS training within first six (6) months of hire. Must be available to work a rotating schedule for standby/on-call and after hour support which includes evening, weekends, holidays, catastrophic weather events, and other similar emergencies. The employee will be required to carry a standby cell phone and shall promptly respond to calls. Physical Demands Physical demands include but are not limited to: sitting, talking, hearing, seeing, standing, walking, driving, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, crawling, climbing, and using hands and fingers to operate equipment and to lift or move objects up to 75 pounds. Working Conditions This position works primarily in an outdoor field environment and involves travel between various locations within the city. There is exposure to inclement weather, temperature extremes, dust, pollen, odors, fumes, electrical shock, rough terrain, slippery surfaces, traffic hazards, moving mechanical parts, loud noises, vibration, and toxic or caustic chemicals/materials. Equipment Work shall be performed with tools, appliances and equipment approved by those agencies and bodies that have control, authority, or approval of the design working ranges or limitations of those items; the employee has the responsibility to conform to those ranges and limitations. Equipment may include but is not limited to: sign installation equipment, airless paint sprayer, chainsaw, raised pavement marking applicator, hand/power tools, and vehicle. Additional Notes/Instructions for Applicants This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. City management has exclusive rights to alter this job description at any time without notice. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an 'at-will' relationship.

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