Highway Sign Worker

If you thrive in outdoor environments regardless of the weather conditions and find satisfaction in completing projects from start to finish, then the Department of Transportation has an exciting opportunity for you. We are currently looking to hire a Highway Sign Worker, a role that not only allows you to work outside but also gives you the chance to contribute significantly to public safety and infrastructure. As a Highway Sign Worker, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing traffic signs, ensuring that roadways are clearly marked and safe for all travelers. This position requires a blend of physical stamina, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality workmanship, making it ideal for those who take pride in their contributions to the community. If you are ready to embrace a fulfilling career that combines your love for the outdoors with a sense of achievement, consider applying for this unique role with the Department of Transportation.

As a Highway Sign Worker, your primary responsibilities will include the installation of sign posts and the erection and replacement of various types of signs, such as regulatory signs, traffic warning signs, destination signs, state route markers, and delineators. You will also be tasked with the removal of outdated or damaged signs and the replacement of small pavement markers. In addition to these duties, you will investigate and resolve complaints related to signage issues, ensuring that all signage meets safety and regulatory standards. Furthermore, your role will involve performing skilled maintenance work on all types of signs throughout Westmoreland County, contributing to the overall safety and efficiency of the transportation network in the area.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Shift work may be required.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a painter's helper or other work leading to journeyman skills in sign painting; and such training as may have been gained through completion of the eighth school grade; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
  

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