Sign Technician - Jefferson County

TARGET CLOSE DATE:

08/15/2025

PAY GRADE:

Grade 18

TYPE:

Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

Jefferson County is seeking qualified Sign Technicians to produce a variety of signage, decals, and graphics for traffic, public, and building displays. In this role, technicians use graphic design tools and printing equipment, manually layout graphics, lettering, and numbers, and plan and execute assignments independently while coordinating with team members and resolving conflicts according to established guidelines.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Jefferson County provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job listed below:

Jefferson County $21.22 - $32.93 USD Hourly

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

• Driver's license.

• Experience using graphic design software (e.g., FlexiSign, Corel Draw, Serif Draw, Gerber Omega, Adobe Illustrator, etc.).

• Experience weeding and applying vinyl to sign blanks, doors, glass, banners, automobiles, etc.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Jefferson County. These qualifications may be considered by the hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes.

• Course work in graphic design or design principles.

• Experience producing signs from a sketch or written description.

• Experience working directly with traffic signs and markings (e.g., building or installing traffic signs, road surface markings, traffic signals, etc.).  

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Constructs signs using appropriate materials (e.g., vinyl, metal) and tools (e.g., plotters, X-acto knives, vinyl press), following work orders, site specifications, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

• Reviews work orders, GIS maps, and applicable standards (e.g., MUTCD) to design sign layouts and determine the appropriate materials for construction.

• Installs signs at designated locations, such as roadsides, municipal buildings, vehicles, or office doors, ensuring proper placement and adherence to guidelines.

• Maintains a clean, organized workspace and tracks job progress and performance metrics to support operational efficiency and reporting.

• Assumes supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Traffic Maintenance Supervisor, providing guidance and oversight to the Traffic Sign and Markings crew.

• Operates and maintains specialized equipment such as post drivers, bucket trucks, and lift equipment in accordance with safety protocols and manufacturer guidelines.

• Maintains accurate records of completed work orders, sign specifications, installation dates, and maintenance activities for compliance and reporting purposes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. Job involves occasional moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of lifting, carrying, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, balancing, and climbing. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed both within employer-owned facilities such as workshop and in field locations such as external places of business. Work involves use of various computer and printing equipment such large form vinyl printers and plotters, hand tools such as paint brushes and razor knives, and air brushes. May be exposed to weather conditions such as extreme hot or cold temperatures.

EEO STATEMENT:

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  Each Merit System member city/agency operate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

ACCOMMODATION:

NOTE:

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

DISCLAIMER:

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.