Sign Shop Operator

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Description

What you will do at Harris County Precinct 2

Under general supervision performing lead level highly skilled work in the installation maintenance and repair of traffic control signs. Responsible for installing removing replacing relocating and repairing all traffic control signs in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Roadway and Traffic Design standards and Precinct 2 policies and standards. Work involves operation of a variety of complex equipment used in roadway pavement markings and the fabrication of roadway signs and overall general sign maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Installs inspects removes replaces relocates and repairs all traffic control signs and pavement markings in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Roadway and Traffic Design standards and departmental policies and standards.
Reviews signs and pavement marking conditions including fading damage height distance rigidity obstacles safety issues and nighttime reflectivity inspections in accordance with current state and federal standards and practices; corrects deficiencies.
Prepares completes and maintains assigned tasks and work logs; ensures documentation includes location of signs sign types vertical and horizontal measurements of signs times dates retro reflectivity readings of signs sign inspections and pavement markings and work completed.
Participates in inventory of signs and markings and assists with traffic data collection on county roads. Assists in maintaining loading and off-loading supply of all signs markings equipment and materials needed. Maintains sign and material inventories on assigned vehicle.
Performs pre-trip vehicle and equipment inspections and safety checks prior to use; and cleans vehicle and equipment after use and as needed. Utilizes a variety of tools and equipment common to road striping and sign maintenance
Performs construction duties including setting up road signs barricades flagging and directing traffic and utilizing hand tools.
Perform any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Licensure:

Valid Texas Drivers License

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Must be proficient in multi-tasking to meet deadlines provided
Ability to document activities both written and electronic utilize work order management system and asset management system
Ability to work in a professional manner with all levels of management staff and public
Knowledgeable of principles methods practices materials equipment and tools used in road maintenance operations
Knowledgeable of Harris County specifications and drawings

NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Education:

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

Three (3) years of road maintenance experience(preferred)

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

Full-time Regular
40 hours a week Day or Night Shift Nights and weekends as needed

Location:

8103 Wade Road Baytown TX

Reporting Relationships:

Reports To Position: Sign Shop Supervisor
Supervises Positions: Sign Operator II

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Work is on active construction sites involving pervasive hazards associated with heavy equipment and tool operations; speeding traffic; loud and constant noise; and regular exposure to chemicals dust fumes and combustible materials. Required to work outdoors on varied and often unstable terrain involving exposure to varying weather conditions of extreme hot and cold temperatures. Some working conditions require special precautions and the use of protective gear (e.g. hard hats respirator masks gloves etc.).
Essential functions involve significant physical demands related to repeated lifting of up to 50 pounds unassisted 100 pounds with assistance rarely; carrying tools materials and equipment over rough terrain; climbing reaching and bending. Frequently required to walk sit talk drive hear bend stoop twist and balance; need the ability to occasionally kneel and crawl; need the ability to grasp manual controls and the ability to use foot controls and operate gas diesel and electrically powered equipment.
This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may at its discretion assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Position DescriptionWhat you will do at Harris County Precinct 2Under general supervision performing lead level highly skilled work in the installation maintenance and repair of traffic control signs. Responsible for installing removing replacing relocating and repairing all traffic control signs in...