Sign Technician

ONE CURRENT VACANCY – 40 HOURS PER WEEK POSITION

Under regular supervision, performs skilled technical work in the fabrication and installation of street signs, instructional or directional signs, and other signs for City use. Work involves creating, installing, and repairing traffic signs throughout the City of Kenner. Reports to the Foreman.

• Installs, repairs, and removes new and old traffic signs.
• Performs the stripping of parkway, lots, streets, etc.
• Cleans and maintains traffic signs in the City.
• Makes traffic signs for inventory.
• Completes journal and reports of assignments; installs temporary stop signs during emergencies.
• Sets up barricades during special events.
• Provides assistance with seasonal decorations.
• Receives and/or reviews various records and reports including work orders, list of complaints from Kenner Police Department, and verbal instructions from Foreman.
• Prepares and/or processes various records and reports including work orders, reports of problems, and verbal information.
• Refers to maps, policy and procedure manuals, codes/laws/regulations, publications and reference texts, etc.
• Operates a variety of vehicles, equipment, and machinery such as generators, truck, air compressor, etc.
• Uses a variety of tools such as power drill, sockets, weed eater, shovels, etc.; and a variety of supplies such as plastic materials, gas, graffiti spray, general office supplies, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as Foreman, coworkers, other City department employees, and the general public.

• Responds to emergencies.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Essential duty status position, will be required to report to work during emergency situations, including, but not limited to, city-wide declared emergencies.

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by three to six months of experience in graphics and sign fabrication; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must possess and maintain a valid Louisiana Class - D license.

Assessment of Training and related experience, weighted 100% (If required).

The City of Kenner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Kenner Civil Service Department does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs or activities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to allow access to the Department's programs and activities for individuals with disabilities unless such accommodations would result in undue hardship.