SIGN TECHNICIAN 1

DEFINITION:

Under the close supervision of a Crew Supervisor, Signs in the 
Department of Transportation, performs various duties in the 
fabrication, reconditioning, installation, replacement, and repair 
of traffic signs, including sign support structures for various types 
of highway signs; operates, adjusts, and maintains necessary 
equipment; does other related duties as required.

NOTE:  The examples of work for this title are for illustrative 
purposes only.  A particular position using this title may not 
perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely, 
all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Performs the installation, maintenance, and repair of highway 
signs, sign structures, and the equipment and machinery 
required for the fabrication of highway traffic signs. 

Works from heights up to 75 feet from an aerial platform truck 
or similar equipment. 

Repairs, replaces, and installs signs and sign support structures, 
and assists in the performance of priority repairs.

Lays out various signs for the application of electronically cut 
reflective letters, backgrounds, and/or die stamped metal letters.

Operates and maintains the machinery necessary to cut and 
apply reflective letters and backgrounds. 

Operates hydraulic power sheers to cut materials to the 
appropriate size.

Performs the proper safety and operation of a plasma cutter.

Enlarges scale-sized drawings from the Standard Highway 
Signs Manual. 

Spray-paints various types of surfaces.

Operates and maintains the equipment used in the screen 
printing of signs; mixes inks to the proper consistency for s
creen process printing.

Fabricates silk screens and cuts screen stencils by hand from 
several types of stencil film.

Fabricates vinyl banners.

Maintains the shop, tools, and equipment in an orderly and 
safe condition.

Drives automobiles, trucks, or other equipment as required.

Maintains records of work completed and materials used.

Operates and maintains the computer assisted and electronic 
sign making equipment used in the design of signs.

Performs snow removal and ice control work at any time of 
day or night as required.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic 
and/or manual recording and information systems used by 
the agency, office, or related units.

REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of experience in the assembly, installation, replacement, 
reconditioning, and repair of highway signs, including sign support 
structures; and the fabrication, reconditioning, and assembly of 
highway signs utilizing large-scale production techniques.
 
NOTE:  Satisfactory completion of thirty (30) semester credit hours 
in Graphic Arts, Drafting, or Computerized Assisted Drafting Design 
may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:

Appointees must possess and maintain a current certification as 
a Powered Industrial Truck Operator issued by the New Jersey 
Department of Transportation or possess a current Coaching 
the Lift Truck Operator 2 certification or its equivalent. 

Appointees must possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) 
and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle 
being operated.

NOTE:  The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess 
the required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class 
and type of vehicles they operate, and the Powered Industrial 
Truck Operator certification, Coaching the Lift Truck Operator 2 
certification, or an equivalent certification, rests with the Appointing 
Authority.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the use of basic hand tools, including power actuated 
and pneumatic tools.

Knowledge of taking measurements and utilization of measuring 
devices.

Knowledge of appropriate safety precautions, especially work zone 
safety measures.

Knowledge of the methods, materials, and techniques used to lay out 
traffic and highway signs.

Knowledge of screen process printing techniques.

Ability to cut screen stencils by hand.

Ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment, and machinery 
used for the large-scale production of signs and repair of sign 
support structures.

Ability to work from an aerial platform truck or similar equipment, 
up to a height of 75 feet, and to fabricate, erect, and recondition 
signs, support structures, and effect repairs.

Ability to mix and thin inks for screen process printing.

Ability to maintain records.

Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual 
recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or 
related units.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in 
English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.  
American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered 
as acceptable forms of communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long 
as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without 
reasonable accommodation.  If the accommodation cannot be 
made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, 
such persons may not be eligible.


This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
41842
S
C
40
11
N/A
C12
-

This job specification is for state government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 9/15/2018