Signs/Markings Technician
Salary
$35,280.00 - $45,864.00 Annually
Location
Five-Points, Sanford, FL
Job Type
Full Time Employment
Job Number
2026-03845/7571
Department
PW Traffic Engineering
Opening Date
06/16/2026
Closing Date
7/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Performs regular maintenance of signs in assigned Seminole County Commission District. Fabricates, maintains, and installs various highway signing in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Device Standards, and documents all work utilizing the Maintstar program.
Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description.
Additional compensation based on licensure.
Essential Functions
Essential Functions: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
Fabricates and installs traffic signs; repairs and cleans traffic signs. Assists in layout of roadway markings and applies pavement markings according to approved plans. Establishes work zone for maintenance of traffic and monitors condition.
Operates a variety of power tools as needed for fabrication and installation of roadway signs and application of roadway pavement markings.
Performs daily care and maintenance of shop and field equipment.
Completes field reviews and accurately generates work orders for signs and markings.
Additional Duties:
Performs after-hours on-call duties on a rotating basis; answers phone calls.
Performs other duties as assigned or as may be necessary.
In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of high school/GED and six (6) months of experience required. A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Must maintain a valid Florida drivers license, Class E.
Ability to obtain intermediate M.O.T., State of Florida.
Must possess or be able to obtain certification in IMSA Work Zone Safety and IMSA Level I Sign and Markings. Must possess the ability to obtain an IMSA Level II Sign & Markings certification within twelve (12) months of employment.
Knowledge of Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Knowledge of computer applications desirable.
Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems, computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
Knowledge needed to operate more complex and technical computer applications, such as Corel Draw, data input, pictometry.
Ability to use or repair small/light equipment, such as power tools, and medium equipment and machinery, such as vehicles.
Ability to lift more than 60 pounds.
Additional Requirements
Must possess the ability to determine the appropriate approach for doing work, given general guidelines.
Must possess to ability to work in a dynamic environment that requires the incumbent to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
Must possess the ability to perform work that necessitates some specialized knowledge of clerical or trades-based tasks. Some of the typical responsibilities include gathering, formatting, or visually analyzing data OR operating construction or warehouse equipment (moving vans, fork lift).
Knowledge of computer applications, the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (M.U.T.C.D.) and industry standards for layout and placement of roadway signs, and pavement markings.
Field maintenance requires working alone using the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices as a guide for making decisions for proper location, size and scheduling. Slight variances may occur due to sight obstructions, sidewalks, etc. and decisions must be made on the spot for proper installations. At times, more than one technician is required due to volume of work, directing traffic etc.
Must be able to obtain fork lift drivers certificate; performs basic fork lift operations.
Ability to assist in the loading and unloading of materials and equipment upon delivery.
Ability to use handheld GPS unit for data collection.
County-paid benefits for employees
Competitive Wages: Our compensation system includes competitive hiring salaries.
Paid Time Off: New full-time employees accrue 20 days per year of Paid Time Off (16 days for 24-hour shift personnel). New part-time employees accrue 83 hours per year of Paid Time Off. Accrual rates increase with service time.
Paid Holidays: We observe 12 paid holidays which includes an employee birthday holiday and a floating Work/Life Day.
Bereavement Leave: Employees may receive up to one week paid leave per fiscal year for absence due to the death of an immediate family member.
Florida Retirement System: All employees in regularly established positions are automatically covered from the first day of employment. Seminole County makes contribution on behalf of the employee and the employee is also required to make a 3% contribution.
Employees Assistance Program: Our EAP provider can help employees and their families with issues such as personal/family matters, financial debt counseling, substance abuse, etc.
Training and Development Program: The Employee Learning Center provides training opportunities for employees which promote performance, enhance employees' work life experiences, and support the organization.
Employee Awards and Recognition: A program to reward outstanding performance and enhance service to the citizens of Seminole County.
Wellness Center: Includes exercise equipment, resource library, and educational programs.
Health Insurance: Health Insurance is effective the first of the month after completing 30 calendar days of employment. Seminole County offers a Point of Service (POS) plan. Dependent coverage is also available, the cost is split between the employee and employer. This benefit is not extended to part-time employees.
Life Insurance: Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employees, equal to one times annual salary. Not extended to part-time employees.
Long-Term Disability: Provides 60% of salary after 6 months of disability. Not extended to part-time employees.
Optional benefits (employee-paid) for full-time employees:
Deferred Compensation Plan (457): Employees may choose to have pre-tax payroll deductions made for deposit into this savings plan up to an IRS-established maximum.
Dental Insurance: A choice of 3 plans is available for employees and dependents at employee expense.
Additional Life Insurance: At employee expense, additional life insurance up to five times annual salary; dependent coverage also available.
Short-Term Disability Insurance: 60% of salary for the first six months of disability at employee expense.
Cancer and Specified Disease: Pays a benefit directly to the employee if being treated for this disease.
Flexible Spending Account: A pre-tax account for childcare and un-reimbursed medical expenses.
Pre-Tax Payroll Deductions: Under Section 125 of the IRS Code, certain payroll deductions for insurance coverage may be taken out prior to income being taxed.
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Employer Seminole County/Board of County Commissioners
Address 1101 East First Street
Sanford, Florida, 32771
Phone (407) 665-7944
Website http://seminolecountyfl.gov