Sign Fabricator Aide / Sign Fabricator Mechanic I

Pay Range: Traffic Signs and Markings Aide: G14 $33,529.60 - $52,208.00 Traffic Signs and Markings Mechanic I G18 $40,726.40 - $63,481.60 Duties for either position include: Assist with silk-screening using 3M reflective sign sheeting, specialized inks, aluminum sign blanks, and specialized silk-screening equipment. Assist with applying traffic-rated vinyl overlays and 3M reflective sheeting to aluminum sign blanks. Use graphic design and specialized software, such as Adobe Illustrator and Flexi Sign Making software, as needed. Assist with the fabrication, installation, and maintenance of municipal highway and traffic signs. Assist with the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices, emergency detours, and Special Events. Assist with the collection and maintenance of sign inventory with painting curbs, lane markings, and lettering as needed. Prepare signs in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements. Maintain records of inventory, material, equipment, and labor using a digital work order system (Cartegraph) to enter completed work. Direct work in the absence of a Sign Fabricator II or supervisor. May perform work activities of the following: assist in the installation and maintenance of traffic street signs, fabrication of street signs, painting of curbing, lane markings, and letters, as needed. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday – 8:00 am to 4:30 pmA valid driver's license (VA or NC) is required. A pre-employment physical is required. The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and leave. This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis until the position has been filled. Once a candidate has been selected, the position will close.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have a current and valid driver's license.

Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. This position may require that incumbents to wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, or other safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employee's supervisor based on position assigned. A valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) may be required. This position may be designated as a safety sensitive position and be subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical.