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Houston, TX | United States
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Position Description
Sign Shop Operator General Summary:
Harris County Precinct 2 is looking for a Sign Shop Operator! Under general supervision, performing lead level, highly skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic control signs. Responsible for installing, removing, replacing, relocating, and repairing all traffic control signs in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Roadway and Traffic Design standards, and Precinct 2 policies and standards. Work involves operation of a variety of complex equipment used in roadway pavement markings, and the fabrication of roadway signs, and overall general sign maintenance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Installs, inspects, removes, replaces, relocates, and repairs all traffic control signs and pavement markings in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Roadway and Traffic Design standards, and departmental policies and standards.
- Reviews signs and pavement marking conditions, including fading, damage, height, distance, rigidity, obstacles, safety issues, and nighttime reflectivity inspections, in accordance with current state and federal standards and practices; corrects deficiencies.
- Prepares, completes, and maintains assigned tasks and work logs; ensures documentation includes location of signs, sign types, vertical and horizontal measurements of signs, times, dates, retro reflectivity readings of signs, sign inspections, and pavement markings, and work completed.
- Participates in inventory of signs and markings, and assists with traffic data collection on county roads. Assists in maintaining, loading and off-loading supply of all signs, markings, equipment and materials needed. Maintains sign and material inventories on assigned vehicle.
- Performs pre-trip vehicle, and equipment inspections and safety checks prior to use; and cleans vehicle and equipment after use and as needed. Utilizes a variety of tools and equipment common to road striping and sign maintenance
- Performs construction duties including setting up road signs, barricades, flagging and directing traffic, and utilizing hand tools.
- Perform any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email
[email protected].
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Education:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Help maintain excellent customer satisfaction
- Must have the ability to work well with others in a diverse and high volume environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Must move with a purpose in a high volume environment
- Must have the ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments
- Maintain a professional appearance and manner
- Maintain a clean work space
- Adhere to all County policies, procedures and safety standards
- Must be proficient in multi-tasking to meet deadlines provided
- Ability to document activities both written and electronic, utilize work order management system, and asset management system
- Ability to work in a professional manner with all levels of management, staff, and public
- Knowledgeable of principles, methods, practices, materials, equipment and tools used in road maintenance operations
- Knowledgeable of Harris County specifications and drawings
NOTE : Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Experience:
- Five (5) years of road maintenance experience (preferred)
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Location - 8103 Wade Road, Baytown, TX 77521
Work Environment and Physical Demands: - May be exposed to dust, dirt, fumes, etc.
- May be asked to work outdoors in elements such as hot, cold, and rain.
- May be asked to work at different shop locations based on Fleet Workload
- Subject to occasional kneeling, crouching, handling, climbing, walking, sitting, twisting, and reaching as needed to perform the essential functions. This would require the ability to lift files of up to 50 lbs, open filling cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Wellness
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
- 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
- Retirement pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
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