Traffic Sign Installer Specialist

Incumbents in this class serve as lead workers for roadway signing projects. Since this position will be in an on-call rotation, the selected candidate is required to live within 45 minutes of the Gravel Hill Sign Yard Facility.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Oversees crews installing signs or pavement markings (tape or paint).
  
• Prepares sites for sign installation.
  
• Determines proper layouts for intersection markings.
  
• Operates hand and power tools such as air hammers, pipe installers and pullers, saws, etc.
  
• Operates motor vehicles, tape machines, hand rollers and air compressors.
  
• Submits daily reports to account for materials, man-hours and equipment used.
  
• Maintains inventories of supplies.
  
• Provides training for less experienced installers.

Job Requirements for Traffic Sign Installer Specialist
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Six months experience in operating a variety of hand and power tools used in trades fields such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting or HVAC.
2. Knowledge of interpreting blueprints, schematics or technical drawings.
3. Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16.  This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources. DelDOT does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process. As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving). Functional Capability Evaluation:  Upon a conditional offer, you must take a Functional Capability Evaluation to assess your strength and agility to meet the physical requirements of the position.

All applicants must read the detailed physical requirements for this position which is located at https://statejobs.delaware.gov/explore/fce.shtml and the file is named Traffic Sign Installer Specialist - DelDOT.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.