Sign Technician - Traffic Control

Job Title

Performs fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic control signs and pavement markings on County-maintained roads. Also provides traffic control to ensure safe, well-managed work zones for crews operating within roadways.

Range of Hourly Pay Range 11/ Step 1 - 8 $19.13 - $23.54 - Working Hours: Work may involve varying post or job site assignments. May require call-backs, on-call availability, overtime, and irregular schedules. Occasional weekend and holiday work to complete assignments.

This position requires physical abilities including moderate lifting (20–50 pounds), working in extreme hot and cold temperatures, extensive travel to remote areas, and occasional out-of-town lodging. Proud to Offer Paid Time Off (PTO): 11 Paid Holidays. End of Year PTO Buyback (optional).

Retirement Benefits: Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Contribution rate of 12.00% with 100% Employer Match starting on first day. (Effective July 1, 2026 contribution rate is 11.98%) Deferred Compensations Programs (optional)

Comprehensive Wellness Program: Low-cost, high-value health care plans for you and your family that include Medical, Dental, Vision. 24/7 Virtual Care including Onsite Health Screening Events Marketplace Discounts Onsite Gyms or Gym Membership Stipend Employee Assistance Program Employee Wellness Program Basic Life, Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurances with additional voluntary benefits include Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Plans. Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA-includes Dependent Care)

Essential Job Functions

• Installs traffic control, warning, street, construction, and other regulatory signs in County-maintained areas.
• Fabricates, repairs and maintains required signs.
• Adheres to established governmental guidelines for uniformity, proper location of sign and meeting standards in the interest of public safety.
• Maintains and documents sign and pavement marking inventory.
• Keeps records of sign and pavement activities.
• Maintains an adequate supply of materials, equipment and tools required to fulfill work assignments.
• Cleans, maintains and services required equipment used during performance of work assignments.
• Utilizes welder, cutting torch, saws, grinders and other related equipment in the fabrication of signs and barricades.
• May utilize computer hardware and software to perform file management and graphic design.
• Operates forklifts.
• Installs pavement markings on County roadways including placement of centerline stripes, edge line stripes, stop lines, and crosswalks.
• Determines appropriate signage and placement of warning signs and barriers in construction areas.
• Utilizes, commercial vehicles in the transportation of pavement marking materials, pavement marking equipment, paint/glass guns on striper equipment and other related equipment in the installation and maintenance of pavement markings.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/ GED (General Education Degree).
• One (1) year successful experience in the Sign Technician field, Construction field or any other related field, involving the fabrication, installation and maintenance of signs and pavement markings.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Methods, procedures, materials, equipment and tools used for the fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic control signs, pavement markings and related regulatory and warning devices.
• Laws and regulations relevant to fabrication, placement, and maintenance of traffic control devices and pavement Department policies, rules and procedures.
• Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations.
• Use and care of equipment, tools, and materials used in sign and pavement marking installation, maintenance and repair activities.
• Safe and effective operation and servicing of medium to heavy equipment in such as, highway striper vehicle and commercial vehicles used in the transportation of pavement marking materials to/from job sites.
• Safe, effective operation and maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment including welding and cutting torches.
• Effectively utilizing personal computer systems and applications in the performance of work assignments to include file management and graphic design.
• Communicating and maintaining professionalism with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
• Effectively service, maintain and operate vehicles and equipment in accordance with standard operating and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date chronological records and documentation.
• Interpret and apply established guidelines and procedures.
• Follow and interpret written, oral and design instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associate personnel and general public.
• Fulfill physical requirements of work assignments to include moderate lifting of 20 - 50 pounds; working in extreme hot or cold temperatures; considerable travel time to remote areas; and periodic out-of-town lodging.
• Perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Comply with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mohave County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Mohave County to provide equal opportunity in employment to all job applicants and employees. The County shall not discriminate against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, pay promotion, retention, discipline or any other aspect of personnel administration, term or condition of employment, due to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, genetic information or disability, age (40 or older).

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Job Title

Performs fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic control signs and pavement markings on County-maintained roads. Also provides traffic control to ensure safe, well-managed work zones for crews operating within roadways.

Range of Hourly Pay Range 11/ Step 1 - 8 $19.13 - $23.54 - Working Hours: Work may involve varying post or job site assignments. May require call-backs, on-call availability, overtime, and irregular schedules. Occasional weekend and holiday work to complete assignments.

This position requires physical abilities including moderate lifting (20–50 pounds), working in extreme hot and cold temperatures, extensive travel to remote areas, and occasional out-of-town lodging. Proud to Offer Paid Time Off (PTO): 11 Paid Holidays. End of Year PTO Buyback (optional).

Retirement Benefits: Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Contribution rate of 12.00% with 100% Employer Match starting on first day. (Effective July 1, 2026 contribution rate is 11.98%) Deferred Compensations Programs (optional)

Comprehensive Wellness Program: Low-cost, high-value health care plans for you and your family that include Medical, Dental, Vision. 24/7 Virtual Care including Onsite Health Screening Events Marketplace Discounts Onsite Gyms or Gym Membership Stipend Employee Assistance Program Employee Wellness Program Basic Life, Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurances with additional voluntary benefits include Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Plans. Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA-includes Dependent Care)

Essential Job Functions

• Installs traffic control, warning, street, construction, and other regulatory signs in County-maintained areas.
• Fabricates, repairs and maintains required signs.
• Adheres to established governmental guidelines for uniformity, proper location of sign and meeting standards in the interest of public safety.
• Maintains and documents sign and pavement marking inventory.
• Keeps records of sign and pavement activities.
• Maintains an adequate supply of materials, equipment and tools required to fulfill work assignments.
• Cleans, maintains and services required equipment used during performance of work assignments.
• Utilizes welder, cutting torch, saws, grinders and other related equipment in the fabrication of signs and barricades.
• May utilize computer hardware and software to perform file management and graphic design.
• Operates forklifts.
• Installs pavement markings on County roadways including placement of centerline stripes, edge line stripes, stop lines, and crosswalks.
• Determines appropriate signage and placement of warning signs and barriers in construction areas.
• Utilizes, commercial vehicles in the transportation of pavement marking materials, pavement marking equipment, paint/glass guns on striper equipment and other related equipment in the installation and maintenance of pavement markings.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/ GED (General Education Degree).
• One (1) year successful experience in the Sign Technician field, Construction field or any other related field, involving the fabrication, installation and maintenance of signs and pavement markings.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Methods, procedures, materials, equipment and tools used for the fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic control signs, pavement markings and related regulatory and warning devices.
• Laws and regulations relevant to fabrication, placement, and maintenance of traffic control devices and pavement Department policies, rules and procedures.
• Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations.
• Use and care of equipment, tools, and materials used in sign and pavement marking installation, maintenance and repair activities.
• Safe and effective operation and servicing of medium to heavy equipment in such as, highway striper vehicle and commercial vehicles used in the transportation of pavement marking materials to/from job sites.
• Safe, effective operation and maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment including welding and cutting torches.
• Effectively utilizing personal computer systems and applications in the performance of work assignments to include file management and graphic design.
• Communicating and maintaining professionalism with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
• Effectively service, maintain and operate vehicles and equipment in accordance with standard operating and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date chronological records and documentation.
• Interpret and apply established guidelines and procedures.
• Follow and interpret written, oral and design instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associate personnel and general public.
• Fulfill physical requirements of work assignments to include moderate lifting of 20 - 50 pounds; working in extreme hot or cold temperatures; considerable travel time to remote areas; and periodic out-of-town lodging.
• Perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Comply with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mohave County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Mohave County to provide equal opportunity in employment to all job applicants and employees. The County shall not discriminate against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, pay promotion, retention, discipline or any other aspect of personnel administration, term or condition of employment, due to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, genetic information or disability, age (40 or older).

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

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