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Texas Department of Transportation

District Highway Sign Technician I or II - Big Spring, TX

Texas Department of Transportation, Big Spring, Texas, United States, 79720

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Job Description District Highway Sign Technician I or II – Big Spring, TX (2503603)

Position Information TxDOT is looking for a District Highway Sign Technician I or II for the Big Spring Office. If you are looking to build a career, you have come to the right place!

At TxDOT we strive to achieve a work‑life balance and recognize the importance of your career as well as your home life. We offer a wide array of programs and activities, including compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentives, career development programs, tuition assistance, and many other benefits.

Salary Plan/Grade

District Sign Technician I:

A16 ($40,918.00 – $61,130.00 per year)

District Sign Technician II:

A17 ($42,976.00 – $64,469.00 per year)

Minimum/Maximum Salary Minimum: $40,918.00

Maximum: $64,469.00

Pay Basis Yearly FLSA Status: Non‑exempt

Work Locations Big Spring – Ae/Howard Co Maint 1301 N HWY 350, Big Spring 79720

Travel & Shift Details

Travel: Yes, 25% of the time

Shift: Day

Location Flexibility: Onsite

Benefits and Perks

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑Time Employees

On‑the‑Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives

Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

Family‑Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother‑Friendly Worksites.

Job Responsibilities Performs entry‑level transportation‑related work installing, repairing, and maintaining traffic signs, mailboxes, and delineators in a district. Work includes maintaining inventory and records of signs and materials and using specialized tools and equipment related to sign installation.

Performs skilled transportation‑related work installing, repairing, and maintaining traffic signs, mailboxes, and delineators. Work includes maintaining inventory and records, ordering of signs and materials, and using specialized tools and equipment.

Essential Duties for District Sign Technician I:

Assist transportation maintenance crews with maintenance‑related work as required; may respond to emergency situations.

Move equipment, tools, materials, and products.

Issue signs to maintenance sections/transportation crews; use tools and equipment and move signs and related materials.

Measure and calculate amount of materials needed.

Mix and place concrete for sign support foundations; move cement bags and other items related to these duties.

Operate a boom and bucket truck and/or specialized sign truck to install roadway signs.

Operate radios.

Perform and maintain inventory of signs.

Perform preventive maintenance on sign truck.

Repair and install signs, supports, foundations, and delineators in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and other departmental guidance.

Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional Duties for District Sign Technician II:

Order supplies and materials from district shop.

Order signs from the regional sign shop.

Conduct nighttime luminaire inspections to ensure reflectivity of signs, delineators, stripping, and retroreflective pavement markers (RPMs).

Inspect roadways to identify sign and delineator deficiencies and recommend repairs.

Move equipment, tools, materials, and products.

Minimum Qualifications District Sign Technician I Education:

None required.

Experience:

None required. Related college education or relevant technical training may substitute experience on a year‑per‑year basis.

District Sign Technician II Education:

None required.

Experience:

One year of sign installation and/or repair, roadway maintenance, construction, transportation engineering support, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience.

Licenses and Certifications Must have a valid Commercial Class “A” Driver License (CDL) with a N endorsement and no restrictions.

Competencies

Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

Traffic Control Standard Sheets.

Standard Highway Sign Designs for Texas.

The Sign Crew Field Book.

Inventory/stock control procedures.

The Guide to Proper Location and Installation of Signs and Other Devices.

Basic mathematical fundamentals.

Installing and repairing signs.

Prioritizing and organizing work assignments.

Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems.

Safely using, operating, and maintaining applicable equipment.

Using hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade.

Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.

Additional Competencies for District Sign Technician II

Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports.

Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates and expenses.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Subject to outside environmental conditions with no effective weather protection.

Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32° or above 100° for more than one hour.

Subject to noise, hazards from moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places, heat, or chemicals.

Required to wear protective gear—respirator, hard hat, or other device.

Medium work: lift up to 50 lbs. at a time; frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.

Climbing, balancing, reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, and visual tasks as described in full detail.

Pre‑employment physical required.

Must pass a drug test prior to employment; random drug testing for safety‑impact positions.

Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24‑hour basis to respond to emergencies.

Job Details

Employment Status: Regular, Full‑Time

Job Type: Standard

Job Level: Non‑Management

Schedule: Full‑Time

Location: Big Spring, TX

Unposting Date: Jan 15, 2026

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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