Job Description

Under the leadership of the Director of Public Works, the Signs and Markings Technician applies, fabricates, installs, maintains, and repairs signs used for traffic control. The applicant should have completed a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) work zone certification safety course or complete such course within one year of accepting the position.
MAJOR DUTIES

• Assists with installing regulatory, warning, guide, construction, detour, and special signs as needed.
• Assists in placing computerized traffic counters throughout the county.
• Assists with driving posts; uses hydraulic post puller to pull signposts. Assists with fabricating signs of all kinds.
• Loads materials on truck, such as sign posts, signs, street name plates, bolts, nuts and proper fluid for truck and compressor.
• Assists in operating jet blaster and grinder to remove old pavement markings. Assists with laying out and installing thermoplastics.
• Assists in painting intersections, railroad crossings, and curbs; assists in operating small striping machine for various jobs.
• Removes sight restrictions, such as tree limbs, from intersections. Installs ceramic buttons and raised markers.
• Assists with flagging traffic.
• Assists with unloading posts and signs.
• Maintains clean shop areas; unloads commercial trucks. Performs other related duties as required.

ABILITIES AND SKILL

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative, positive, and effective working relationships with other departments, team members, professional groups, and the general public.
• Ability to recognize safety hazards in the work involved and take precautionary methods to protect self and others. Ability to work under adverse conditions, (heat, cold, inclement weather).
• Desire to comply with all City safety policies and programs in the performance of their work to include, but not limited to, vehicles, equipment, tools and facilities.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor (digging, lifting etc..) for extended periods. Ability to understand, follow and communicate in writing.
• Knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and tools of one or more of the masonry, concrete and pavement trades.
• Skill in operating equipment and tools such as a jet blaster, paint roller, post driver, air compressor, small striping machine, one ton sign and paint trucks, torches, forklifts, paint mixer, band saw, mechanics and carpenter tools, lawn equipment, sign plotter, and sign printer.
• Ability to use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations.
• Ability to handle required mathematical calculations.
• Ability to plan, organize and/or prioritize daily assignments and work activities. Knowledge of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Desire to learn job skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is preferred.
• Experience in manual labor maintenance and construction work in related fields of concrete, masonry, and asphalt, work desired.
• Computer experience with sign-making software, Microsoft Office and Excel. Graphic design experience desired.
• Knowledge of the methods, practices and techniques used in the work assigned
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, abilities and skills may be considered in lieu of minimum qualifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SUMMARY

• Occasionally - Lift/Carry: 50+ Lbs., Push/Pull: 50+ Lbs., Climb, Crawl, Sit
• Frequently - Lift/Carry: 50 Lbs. or Less, Push/Pull: 50 Lbs. or Less, Twist/Turn, Reach Above Shoulder, Reach Outward, Handling/Fine Motor Skills, Stand, Walk, Drive.

WORK ENVIROMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is outside year-round and is constantly exposed to all weather conditions.
• This position requires moderate exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g. exposure to environmentally hazardous materials, heavy equipment).
• This position often requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and may include completing and successfully passing medical evaluations or clearances.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER

• These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
• The City of Lynn Haven may change the duties/job description at any time and without notice. The City of Lynn Haven is an At-Will employer.
• The City of Lynn Haven is a drug-free workplace.

Company Description

Lynn Haven is a city in Bay County, Florida, United States, north of Panama City. We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, we encourage you to continue with this job application!
EEO/AA Employer Drug-free Workplace

Benefits

The City of Lynn Haven offers a competitive, robust benefits plan, with the City covering 100% of the cost of various benefits to include MDLive, Life and Accident Insurance, and Long-term Disability. In addition, the employee may opt to add additional insurance. A list of all available benefits is as follows:

• MDLive - Virtual Medical Care (provided by the City)
• $50,000 of Life & $50,000 of Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (provided by the City)
• Long-term Disability Insurance (provided by the City)
• Major Medical Insurance (Florida Blue-Blue Options)
• Dental Insurance (Florida Combined Life through Florida Blue)
• Vision Insurance (Met Life VSP)
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance Options
• Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance Options
• Flexible Spending Account

Employees also earn Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal Paid Time Off (PPTO), 13 Paid Holidays, as well as time off for jury duty, bereavement, and military leave.
The City also provides a DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN, including a Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP).

Application Deadline

Applications are accepted until the position is filled.