Sign Technician Senior

Posting Date

08/06/25

Application Deadline

08/13/25

Pay Range

$25.00 - $38.00 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Transportation

About the Position

The Sign Technician Senior provides leadership, direction, and training to Sign Technicians in the installation and maintenance of roadway signs and specialty signs in accordance with MUTCD standards and engineering specifications. In addition to regular Sign Technician duties, the Sign Technician Senior acts as Crew Leader for special projects and complex sign installation activities.   

About Us

We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections. 

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• High school diploma or GED

• Five years of sign installation and maintenance experience

• Valid Arizona Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and have an acceptable driving record

• ATSSA (or equal) Traffic Technician and Supervisor certification

• State and federal regulations require Maricopa County to conduct a pre-employment safety history investigation for all positions that require an applicant to possess a commercial driver’s license (CDL). Maricopa County is also required to conduct a pre-employment safety history investigation for positions that directly impact commercial motor vehicle safety, but may not specifically require a valid CDL

We Also Value

• One or more years of lead or supervisory experience

• Signs and Marking Specialist Level 1 + 2 Certification equal to the IMSA Signs and Pavement Markings

• Experience using specialized tools and equipment related to traffic signing installation, including computers and tablets

Job Contributions

• Train others in both a classroom setting and field environment in safety procedures, policies, precautions, and efficient methods to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures. Provide leadership and direction to sign technicians

• Actively participate and accomplish organizational, departmental, and workgroup goals and objectives

• Ensure tasks are completed on time in Cartegraph and comply with MUTCD standards and engineering specifications

• Operate and/or maintain a variety of medium and/or heavy equipment, utility vehicles that may require a CDL, tools, diagnostic and measuring devices, and/or other specialized equipment

• Request equipment, materials, and consumables as required within the limits of authority

• Review work schedule, and prepare materials and equipment

• Enforce safety rules through ongoing communication and safety meetings

• Monitor the use of materials and care of equipment to minimize waste and damage

• Other job duties as ass