Sign Shop Coordinator

Under general direction of the Signs and Markings Supervisor, the Sign Shop Coordinator performs a variety of tasks in support of management of the sign shop functions for the fabrication of street, traffic, and specialty signs, according to local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Coordinates daily work order productivity to ensure project deadlines are met and exceed City standards. Supervises assigned staff and assists with signs and markings budget.

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.Essential Job Functions:

• Manages the daily operations of the sign shop to include ordering, receiving, storing, pick up/delivery of sign shop products.

• Creates work orders, schedules, plans, and assigns tasks, monitors, and evaluates tasks related to the sign shop.

• Maintains live inventory of sign shop records to include signs and materials and may order materials and supplies as needed.

• Fabricates street and traffic signs according to established standards stated in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, using computer assisted sign maker, silk screening or other techniques.

• Produces other types of specialty signs and graphics required to support other departments within the City.

• Assists with selection process, supervision, training, counseling, discipline and performance evaluations and on-the-job training of Sign Fabrication staff.

• Provides lead technical design and fabrication guidance to assigned staff.

• Designs street sign layouts and fabricates streets name signs, laminates sign faces to metal and operates computerized sign system.

• Provides cost estimates for sign fabrication, and documents time and labor costs.

• Meets with vendors of materials and equipment used in the production of signs.

• Prepares necessary reports and records to provide and plan for efficient operation of sign shop and as requested by Supervisor.

• Researches new equipment and materials to aid in the fabrication and installation of signs.

• Establishes rules and procedures for the safe operation of equipment used for cutting metal and sealing by heat and pressure.

• Establishes rules and procedures for safe handling of chemicals, inks and cleaning agents required in the printing of signs; ensures shop area has proper ventilation and lighting.

Other Important Duties:

• Must work overtimes as required.

• May be required to work weekends or after hours to support traffic management and operations for special events.

• May travel and attend training to develop and improve knowledge and skills.

• Observe and promote safe work practices and procedures.

• Performs other related duties as assigned under the Traffic Division.

• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of sign manufacturing and installation techniques.

• Knowledge of basic art and drafting techniques.

• Knowledge in the cleaning and maintenance of sign shop equipment.

• Knowledge of a wide range of graphic design techniques and applications employed in the production of signs.

• Knowledge of the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

• Knowledge of traffic control sign installation, repair, and construction methods and practices.

• Knowledge of TxDOT work zone safety requirements and procedures.

• Knowledge of chemical hazards and other occupational hazards related to work in the sign shop as equipped.

• Knowledge of City policies, procedures, and organizational structure.

• Knowledge of basic record-keeping of costs, materials, equipment

• Proficiency in the use of computers and related equipment, hardware, and software.

• Proficiency in the use of laminator, die cutting machine, silk screen table, sign maker and roller applicator.

• Ability to plan for long term and immediate goals of training, production, and improved procedures and sign products.

• Ability to interpret sketches, rough layouts, drawings, and specification.

• Ability to cut letters and manufacture special signs utilizing graphic techniques.

• Ability to comprehend and interpret the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

• Ability to prioritize work and respond to emergencies in order to provide the required signs in a timely fashion.

• Ability to instruct others in the operation of all the tools and equipment used in the sign shop in the production of signs, in record keeping, in maintaining equipment and the shop environment in a safe manner.

• Ability to instruct others.

• Skill in effectively leading and delegating duties to assigned staff.

• Skill in reading maps.

• Skill in interpreting graphic engineering drawings, details and dimensions, materials, and color schemes.

• Skill in technique of sign layouts.

• Skill in interpreting city, state, and national manuals on uniform traffic control devices to ensure sign conformance to required specifications.

• Skill in effective oral and written communications.

• Skill in preparing reports and correspondence.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple programs and assignments.

Education, Experience, and Certifications/Licenses:

• High School Diploma or GED and (3) three years' experience in the fabrication and/or installation and maintenance of traffic signage.

• Proficiency in computer software and general computer knowledge.

• IMSA Work Zone Safety or ability to obtain within 6 months of date of hire (TEEX course certification will be considered).

• IMSA Level II Signs and Markings certification.

• IMSA Level III Signs and Markings certification preferred.

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check and MVR check.

• Must possess valid State of Texas Driver's License.

Environmental Factors and Conditions:

• Work is performed in a construction site environment.

• May be subject to exposure to extreme temperature conditions, confined spaces, trenches, hazardous chemicals, fumes, air, and water borne pathogens and infectious diseases.

Physical Demands:

• This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed.  A complete description of the activities below is available upon request from Human Resources.

• Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.

• Climbing - ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.

• Crawling - moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet.

• Crouching - bending body forward by bending leg, spine.

• Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.

• Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.

• Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.

• Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.

• Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.

• Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.

• Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.

• Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul, or tug.

• Pushing - use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.

• Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.

• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, finger.

• Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.

• Standing - for sustained periods of time.

• Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremitites and back.

• Talking 1 - expressing ideas by spoken word.

• Talking 2 - shouting to be heard above ambient noise.

• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.

• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.

• Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.

• Visual Acuity 5 - close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts.

Work Environment:

• Primary type of work performed is medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.