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City of Round Rock

Signs & Markings Technician

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A Traffic Technician conducts field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other factors influencing traffic conditions, under direction of traffic engineer.

$57,334 / year median in Texas

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Under general supervision of the Signs and Markings Technician installs and maintains traffic signs and pavement markings for the city. Posted range is the starting salary. Pay rate offered is based on experience. Fabricates, installs, and maintain signs by using Traffic Cad software; installs crash worthiness bases or sign poles; replaces signs that fail the reflectometer test; installs signs to state, city, and MUTCD standards; replaces graffiti signs; repairs signs that have been knocked down. Installs and maintains pavement markings with a thermal or paint machine by installing performed thermal symbols; grinds lane lines for removal or relocation purposes; stripe fire lanes and no parking lanes; maintains all city facilities parking areas; installs delineators; installs raised pavement markers. Handles special projects by installing traffic analysis equipment by collecting and downloading data for the engineer; surveys neighborhoods; collects vehicle and pedestrian volume counts. Conducts all traffic monitoring functions required to measure the effectiveness of traffic improvements. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. Some college preferred. One (1) year of experience in a construction related field. Signs and markings experience preferred. Possession of a Class A Commercial Texas Driver's License or ability to obtain within 90 days. Possession of I.M.S.A. Work Zone Certification or ability to obtain in 6 months, depending on when testing is available, not to exceed 12 months. Possession of I.M.S.A. Signs and Markings Level I Certification or ability to obtain in 6 months, depending on when testing is available, not to exceed 12 months.