Job Specification
SIGN TECHNICIAN TRAINEE
DEFINITION:
Under the close supervision of a Crew Supervisor, Signs in the
Department of Transportation, as a trainee and productive worker,
receives on-the-job training in the fabrication, reconditioning,
installation, replacement, and repair of highway signs, including
sign support structures for various types of highway signs; learns
how to operate, adjust, and maintain 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:
Receives on-the-job training in the installation, maintenance, and
repair of highway signs, sign structures, and the equipment and
machinery required for the fabrication of highway traffic signs.
Learns to lay out various signs for the application of electronically
cut reflective letters, backgrounds, and/or die stamped metal letters.
Learns to operate and maintain the machinery necessary to cut
and apply reflective letters and backgrounds.
Learns to operate hydraulic power sheers to cut materials to the
appropriate size.
Learns proper safety and operation of a plasma cutter.
Learns to enlarge scale-sized drawings from the Standard
Highway Signs Manual.
Learns to operate and maintain the equipment used in the screen
printing of signs; mixes inks to the proper consistency for screen
process printing.
Learns to fabricate silk screens and cut screen stencils by hand
from several types of stencil film.
Learns to fabricate vinyl banners.
Learns to spray-paint various types of surfaces.
Learns to maintain the shop, tools, and equipment in an orderly
and safe condition.
Learns to work from heights up to 75 feet from an aerial platform
truck or similar equipment.
Learns to repair, replace, and install signs and sign support
structures, and assist in the performance of priority repairs.
Learns to drive automobiles, trucks, or other equipment as required.
Learns to maintain records of work completed and materials used.
Learns to operate and maintain 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:
EDUCATION:
Appointees must successfully complete the following training within
one (1) year of appointment:
Work Zone Safety
Blood Borne Pathogen/Poisonous Plants
Hazardous Material Handling
Driver Awareness
Basic Snow Fighter
Communications/Two-way Radio
Identifying Roadway Sign Damage
Qualified Person Training
Boom Truck Operation and Safety
Industrial Crane and Rigging
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:
Appointees will be required to obtain and maintain a current certification
as a Powered Industrial Truck Operator issued by the New Jersey
Department of Transportation within the first twelve (12) months after
appointment to the title, or possess a current Coaching the Lift Truck
Operator 2 certification or its equivalent.
Appointees must obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and
applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being
operated within the first six (6) months after appointment to the title.
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.
Ability to learn screen process printing techniques.
Ability to understand and apply appropriate safety precautions,
especially work zone safety measures.
Ability to learn the methods, materials, and techniques used to lay
out traffic and highway signs.
Ability to learn to cut screen stencils by hand.
Ability to learn to operate and maintain tools, equipment, and
machinery used for the large-scale production of signs and repair
of sign support structures.
Ability to learn to work from an aerial platform truck or similar
equipment, up to a height of 75 feet.
Ability to learn to fabricate, erect, and recondition signs, support
structures, and effect repairs.
Ability to learn to mix and thin inks for screen process printing.
Ability to learn 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.
ADVANCEMENT:
Appointees who successfully complete the twelve (12) month trainee
period, including the required training units and obtaining the required
CDL license with the applicable endorsements for the class and type
of vehicle being operated within six (6) months of appointment and
a certification as a Powered Industrial Truck operator within twelve
(12) months of appointment (if the employee does not already
possess a Coaching the Lift Truck Operator 2 certification or an
equivalent certification), will be eligible for advancement to the title
Sign Technician 1.
The inability of an employee in this title to obtain a CDL license
and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being
operated within six (6) months of appointment and a certification as
a Powered Industrial Truck operator within twelve (12) months of
appointment (if the employee does not already possess a Coaching
the Lift Truck Operator 2 certification or an equivalent certification),
to complete the required training period, and/or to attain a level of
performance warranting advancement to the Sign Technician 1 title,
shall be considered a cause for separation.
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 | | 42052 | | S | N | 40 | 95 | N/A | C95 | - |
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 |
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