Under direction, performs road and traffic maintenance work by designing, constructing, painting, and lettering street name and roadside signs; utilizes specialized computerized sign-making equipment; designs, lays out, and fabricates silk screened signs for mass production orders; installs signs and performs other traffic maintenance tasks as needed; and does related or other work as required in accordance with Rule 3, Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
An incumbent in this class works independently, utilizing specialized skills to design and produce a wide variety of road, street, and other types of signs. Duties require broad knowledge of sign specifications and standards as required by the State of California Department of Transportation (DOT), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and in some cases, international requirements. Work is performed with considerable independence, especially with regard to prioritizing and completing work assignments.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Receives and prioritizes sign
fabrication work orders; communicates with customers to gather additional
information about order as needed.
Researches the California Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) or other applicable signage
regulations to determine the appropriate size, shape, and color specifications
for sign(s) being requested.
Using computerized/automated
and/or manual fabrication methods, designs and fabricates signs for county
roadways in accordance with specifications; produces and places lettering,
symbols, and other items on metal or other types of sign blanks; may hand cut
letters and design elements for unusual or specialized sign orders.
Operates a variety of
sign-fabrication equipment, such as a personal computer and various types of
printers, power tools, spray equipment, shears to cut metal, and a panel saw to
cut wood; uses a silk screening table to apply faces to sign sheeting.
Maintains and repairs signs as
needed; determines whether damaged signs can be recycled or re-used.
Maintains an inventory of sign
fabrication materials for the Sign Shop, as well as stock supplies of finished
and unfinished signs, sign installation materials, and road paint supplies;
keeps the Sign Shop buildings and Traffic Yard area organized and
well-maintained.
Assists with developing and
maintaining records pertaining to signs installed throughout the County,
including the need for repair or replacement.
Receives and responds to
complaints related to areas of assignment, or notifies supervisor as
appropriate.
Trains and directs other
employees on sign construction techniques, and the use of the automated
Sign/Pavement Management System.
Serves as the lead worker in the Sign
Shop and Traffic Yard.
Performs general road maintenance work as
needed, including the installation of signs, the painting of road pavement
markings, and/or the operation of heavy equipment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EITHER PATTERN I
Experience: Three years as a Highway Maintenance Worker or equivalent class in San Joaquin County service.
OR PATTERN II
Experience: Three years in the design, construction, and routine maintenance of street and traffic control signs.
AND FOR BOTH PATTERNS
License: Possession of a valid California driver’s license. If offered employment, must obtain a valid California Class B driver’s license prior to completion of the probationary period, and maintain such license thereafter.
KNOWLEDGE
Principles and practices of
traffic maintenance and control; laws, codes, and regulations as they pertain
to traffic signs, road striping, and pavement markings, including the State of
California DOT and FHWA standards; current methods, procedures, tools,
materials, and equipment used to design, manufacture, refurbish, install,
maintain, and repair road signs, road striping, and pavement markings;
techniques and procedures used to use blend inks and thinners in order to
obtain appropriate consistency for sign making; the operation of hand and power
tools used in the road maintenance and sign fabrication trades; basic record
keeping principles and practices; basic principles and practices of effective
customer service; State motor vehicle codes as they pertain to the operation of
Class B vehicles; basic use of personal computers in a Windows operating
environment, including standard business hardware and software; safe practices
while working in a road or traffic maintenance environment.
ABILITY
Operate a variety of
traffic sign and pavement marking equipment, including computerized sign design
and spray equipment, in a safe, efficient, and effective manner; manufacture,
refurbish, and install various types of traffic signs; perform free hand
lettering on various types of materials, such as silk cloth and metal; operate
motor vehicles, trucks, and equipment used in the installation, maintenance and
repair of traffic controls or the construction, maintenance and repair of road
ways; use and maintain a variety of hand and power tools; read and understand
job-related materials; perform basic arithmetic computations, including the use
of decimals and fractions; understand and follow oral and written instructions;
work independently with minimal supervision; lead the work of other staff; communicate
effectively, both orally and in writing; operate personal computers and standard
business software; establish and maintain safe, effective and cooperative
working relationships with others.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility – frequent
operation of a data entry device; frequent walking, pushing, pulling, bending,
squatting, and driving for extended periods of time; occasional climbing;
sitting, standing, running, crawling, driving and operating heavy equipment; Lifting -
frequently 5 to 30 lbs or less; occasionally 30 to 70 lbs; occasional restraining, lifting and/or turning heavy
objects; Visual – constant use of good
overall vision, color perception, depth perception; frequent reading and
close-up work; frequent use of normal hand and eye coordination; frequent use
of good field of vision/peripheral vision; Dexterity - frequent holding, reaching,
grasping; occasional repetitive motion; frequent writing; Hearing/Talking-
frequent hearing of normal speech; frequent hearing/talking on the radio,
talking in person; frequent exposure to traffic and machine-related noise; occasional use of ability to hear faint
sounds; Emotional/Psychological – frequent concentration, decision
making, working alone; occasional public contact; occasional dealing with
emergency situations; Environmental – frequent exposure to dirt,
dust, smoke, fumes, odors, and varied weather conditions. frequent risk of
exposure to hazardous materials including corrosive solutions; Special
Requirements –frequent use of a respirator and other protective
equipment; occasional working overtime, weekends, nights, holidays and
emergency call-back; occasional travel.
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.