Summary

Responsible for managing the operations and maintenance of the fabrication, installation, and repair of all signs and markings devices within the City of Garland.

Number of Direct and Indirect Reports (include titles):  1- Signs & Markings Coordinator, 1 – Senior Signs & Markings Technician,  6 – Signs & Markings Technicians, 1- Sign Fabricator

Pay Range: $51,563.20 - $65,665.60 (depending on qualifications or experience)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversee and assign duties to traffic signs and markings employees, as well as work performed by the sign fabricator.

• Oversee traffic marking projects performed by contractors.

• Develop and maintain inventory of signs.

• Create and compile information and keep files on job task.

• Prepare specifications for signs and markings material and equipment purchases.

• Oversee the operation budget for two Divisions and monitor Division expenditures

• Review bid submissions and prepare bid award recommendations

• Coordinate and help facilitate traffic issues between department personnel. Manage citizen complaints concerning sign and markings issues and resolve accordingly.

• Maintain inventory levels and anticipate future supply needs for all sign fabrication and pavement marking materials.

• Manage, organize, and plan traffic control for multiple special events in the City of Garland.

• Develop policy and procedure for the Traffic Signs & Markings personnel. Evaluate staff performance, assess training needs and develop improvements to workflow Respond to citizen complaints concerning sign and markings issues

• Prepare and design signs in a customized sign fabrication software

• Coordinate the preventative maintenance of traffic operations shop vehicles and equipment as a member of the fleet coordinator group

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

• 10 years of experience

• 1 year supervisory or lead technician experience

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:     

• 6 months to 1 year advanced training past the high school level

• 10 years’ experience in the signs and markings field

• IMSA Level II certification 

• Work Zone certification

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of MUTCD manual

• Knowledge of CarteGraph Asset Management

• Skill in Project Management Skill in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & others)

• Ability to operate a forklift and a vehicle

• Ability to read, write and understand basic math

• Ability to multi-task effectively

Licenses and Certifications

Valid Class C Texas driver's license

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works in a typical office environment and in the field with occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and hazards.