Traffic Marker

Salary: $19.78 Hourly
Location : TX 75702, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 995146
Department: Traffic Operations
Opening Date: 01/06/2026

Purpose Of Position
Under general supervision, design, install, repair, and maintain traffic control signs, pavement markings, and barricades. Perform other related work as required.

Essential Functions

Works independently or as part of a team in sign installation, maintenance, repair, and removal activities.

Ensures the safe and proper operation of trade tools and power equipment and vehicles; adheres to prescribed safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Inspects completed work for plumb and level, adherence to work orders, and safety.

Retrieves daily work orders, determines number of installations and loads assigned vehicle with signs and other equipment and materials necessary to complete assignments.

Participate in worksite safety set-up, e.g., setting up barricades and cones, performing traffic control in accordance with uniform work zone safety standards.

Design, prepare and fabricate traffic and custom signs.

Installation of traffic signpost using surface mounts and in ground concrete bases.

Participate in the restoration of areas affected by installation operations, e.g., clean up installation sites from extra dirt, concrete or fill in holes as needed.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

Perform cleaning and visual obstruction removal for traffic signs.

Keep company provided vehicles organized and cleaned.

Positively contribute to the culture of the Traffic Department and overall organization.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Work Zone Safety certification preferred.

Ability to use basic hand tools.

Able to work independently with limited supervision and as part of a team.

Knowledge of paint striping machines and equipment is preferred.

Knowledge of traffic laws for signs and markings preferred.

Skill and ability to inspect work performed for quality.

Skill and ability to read drawings for instructions preferred.

Ability to work overtime as required.

Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Must be able to stand up to 6-hours daily; walk up to 5-hours daily; sit 2-hours daily; lift, carry, push, and pull up to 100-lbs.; climb, balance, stoop, bend, crouch, and crawl; and reach.

Ability to manage own time effectively.

Ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances.

Must be able to communicate effectively either verbally or in writing and with texts and emails with supervisors, other agencies, other employees, and the general public.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED required. Must be familiar with hand and power tools. You must acquire Safety Work Zone certificate within first year of employment. Basic computer knowledge with Microsoft Windows and Apple Operating Systems is required. Must have experience with a laptop, tablet, and smartphone. Must have a valid Texas Class "C" driver's license, with a clear driving record.
City Of Tyler Policy

It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran. The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person's ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal.

The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associate's Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor's Degree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree.

The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace. All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check.

No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position.
Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minor's release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager.
No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.
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