The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Description

One City. One Team. Leading the Way to Safer Streets.

Use your technical skills and leadership to help keep Wilmington’s streets safe, organized, and moving. As a Signs & Markings Technician I, the purpose of this position is to install, repair, and maintain City passive traffic control devices, including traffic signs, pavement markings and delineation devices. This is accomplished by operating maintenance equipment, cleaning equipment, sizing signs, collecting work orders, coordinating work, evaluating sites to identify needs, maintaining records, installing pavement, marking and signs, determining if signs need to be replaced or cleaned, and evaluating sign layout. Other duties include worksite setup, work zone safety, traffic control, hazard awareness, assisting other crews and divisions.

Typical Tasks

Assists with the maintenance and repair of City traffic signs and devices by installing signs, retrieving signs for work orders, loading signs, digging holes, mounting posts and securing sign in ground, cleaning and replacing damaged signs, assisting in identifying areas in need of better traffic signs and markings, and operating tools and equipment.

Marks pavement by determining amounts of materials and equipment needed for project, measuring and laying out areas from blueprints, preparing thermoplastic machine, determining road hazards, and cleaning and maintaining machinery and tools.

Sets up work zones by setting up necessary signs and cones to ensure traffic has ample time to react to work zone messages.

Assists with public relations by giving directions to the public, informing public of new signage, answering questions or concerns, and directing citizens to proper department or agency.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:
High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of relevant experience in construction, traffic signs, pavement marking, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Requirements:
Must be able to obtain and maintain NCDOT-approved Work Zone Traffic Control Flagger Certification within 90 days of hire.

Valid Driver’s License

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Exerts over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

WORKING CONDITIONS: This position generally requires work to be performed both outdoors and in a shop setting.

Our Core Values:

INCLUSION | COLLABORATION | CREATIVITY | ACCOUNTABILITY

Our Mission Statement: Through forward-thinking policies and responsible stewardship, we are creating a better city every day with excellent core services and quality of life for all.

What we offer:

The City of Wilmington believes that employees are one of our most important resources. We offer an excellent salary and competitive benefits package to serve the needs of our employees and their families. Our benefits package includes:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options
Excellent retirement benefits, including a city provided 4.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k) account and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees’ Retirement System
Employer-paid health & wellness clinic
Free on-site city gym access
Paid sick and vacation leave + 13 paid holidays per year
6-weeks paid parental leave
Paid volunteer & blood donation leave to give back to our community
Flex schedule and telework availability, depending on your position
Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives
Tuition assistance benefits

Applicant Status Updates: After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants who meet the minimum and/or preferred qualifications will be referred over to the hiring department. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.