Traffic Sign Technician

Why it's a great opportunity:

In this role as a Traffic Sign Technician with Pierce County, will be learning about traffic signs and markings, fabricating traffic control signs with state-of-the-art equipment, use a retro reflectometer to test sign and marking retro-reflectivity, use GIS equipment to plot sign and markings coordinates, use RPM application equipment, install thermoplastic markings, and support roadway striping. This a great opportunity to start your career and grow with Pierce County.

PPW is a diverse and fast-moving department filled with motivated professionals working to ensure Pierce County is positioned to handle growth while building, operating, and maintaining reliable infrastructure to support livable communities. PPW is responsible for a broad and complex portfolio of services that provides unique opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and inspire. We are responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!

Learn more about Planning and Public Works here.

Your success and growth will come from working well as part of a team, are highly motivated, enjoy learning, focus on the details, and enjoying what you do. You’ll want to have some knowledge of traffic signs and markings, ability to use computerized systems, and be able to perform physical labor in all weather conditions to ensure your success. Flexibility is also an asset as schedule adjustments may be required with short notice.

Your supervisor will regularly review your progress and discuss professional growth, and the experienced staff will guide you to be a great technician. Pierce County offers professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career.

• Fabricate, maintain, install, and repair signs, sign components, and signposts.
• Operate equipment including personal computers, hand and power tools, motor vehicles and equipment, paint application equipment, and sign fabrication equipment.
• Operate various road and maintenance equipment.
• Inspect/test/measure sign installations for adequacy per County standards, wash signs, and perform routine maintenance work on signs and equipment.
• Prepare field layout and install stop bars, pedestrian crossings and turn arrows with paint or thermoplastic materials; paint curbing with curb striping truck, replace and make new installations of traffic raised pavement markers, rumble bars, and other traffic control devices.
• Assist district-wide crew or acts independently in the installation of original signs, place utility location request demarcations, and perform locating services of existing traffic control devices, install and replace shoulder delineators, take traffic counts and radar speed studies.
• Install and maintain both planned and emergency road closure signs.
• Document and report work with computerized or other electronic devices, including the use of asset management and timekeeping programs.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

• A resume and cover letter are required to be considered for this position.
• One of more years of related work experience.
• Additional education or experience which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of this position may substitute on a year for year basis.
• A valid driver’s license is required for the travel requirements of this position.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Satisfactory physical condition is required, as indicated by a County approved physical, which includes drug testing.