Job Description

Overview:

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

JOB SUMMARY:

Ensures that signs are constructed and maintained in compliance with Texas Uniform Traffic Control devices. Participates in planning or programs, policies or objectives for own work group and department.

Responsibilities:

• Constructs/fabricates and erects signs in compliance with Texas Code.
• Drives roads to inspect condition of existing road signs; replaces damaged, destroyed or disfigured signs.
• Reports condition of roads and bridges during sign inspection.
• Maintains current records of all signs erected and replaced; updates sign inventory.
• Fabricates and maintains barricades.
• Recommends and orders materials and equipment required for sign maintenance.
• Reviews technical specifications for signs and maintains current knowledge of revision to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Recommend equipment expenditures.
• Signs for and is held financially accountable for equipment issued.
• May stripe roads as necessary.
• May plan, assign, review and supervise the work of part-time/summer help or sign and carpentry crews; assists others with their duties.
• Participates in on-call schedule.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Six months job related experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; good interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public and other employees;
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Valid Texas Commercial Drivers License or obtained within 6 months.
• Working knowledge of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control device.

SALARY RANGE: $15.71 - $19.64 hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit

To be considered for employment, all interested candidates must complete the required Fort Bend County online employment application located at

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Summer work, Local area,

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