Traffic Signs & Markings Technician - Cobb County, GA : Job Details

Salary: $18.58 HourlyLocation : Department of Transportation Marietta, GAJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 04265Department: Department of Transportation (DOT)Opening Date: 07/08/2025Closing Date: 7/15/2025 11:59 PM EasternGrade Code: 103 Position InformationThe purpose of this classification is to install and maintain traffic signs and pavement markings for the County. Essential Functions Works independently or as part of a work crew in sign installation, maintenance, repair, and removal activities.Ensures the safe and proper operation of trade tools and power equipment and vehicles; adheres to prescribed safety standards and regulatory requirements.Inspects completed work for proper operation, adherence to work orders, and safety.Performs pre-trip inspection and log recording duties as prescribed by department, County, State and related regulatory standards, policies, procedures and requirements.Retrieves daily work orders, determines number of installations and loads assigned vehicle with signs and other incidental equipment and materials necessary to complete assignments.Retrieves and transports assigned work crews to sign installation locations.Participates in worksite safety set-up, e.g. setting up barricades and cones, performing traffic control in accordance with uniform work zone safety standards.Participates in the restoration of areas affected by installation operations.Performs various incidental tasks to support efficient functioning of the unit, e.g., customer service, general facilities/grounds maintenance.Performs other related duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by one year of previous experience in safe and effective use of a wide variety of hand-held manual and power trades tools. Licenses and Certifications Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License; must obtain and maintain Flagging Certification within the timeframes established by the department. Additional certifications may be required based on the assignment. Physical Abilities Tasks require regularly lifting, moving, or carrying objects up to 100 pounds; ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles; utilizing feet and lefts or hands and arms; maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or navigating narrow, slippery, or erratically-moving surfaces; bend body downward and forward by bending spine and legs; move about on hands and knees or hands and feet, and to reach with hands and arms.Sensory RequirementsSome tasks require the ability to communicate orally, as well as use hands to handle or feel objects.Environmental FactorsPerformance of essential functions may require exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic substances, excessive noise, temperature extremes, dampness/humidity, and moving mechanical parts of equipment, tools, and machinery.EEO StatementCobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.01 I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.

• Yes
• No

02 I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating see resume on the application, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

• Yes
• No

03 Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?

• Yes
• No

04 Educational Background: Mark the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Advanced Degree
• None of the above

05 If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply. 06 How many years of experience do you have in safe and effective use of a wide variety of hand-held manual and power trade tools?

• No experience
• One to two years of experience
• More than two years of experience

07 Do you have experience in installing and maintaining of traffic signs and pavement markings?

• Yes
• No

08 Please describe your experience in installation and maintaining of traffic signs and pavement markings. Enter N/A, if this does not apply 09 Are you willing to obtain and maintain a Flagging certification within 12 months?

• Yes
• No

10 Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

11 If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following elements: a criminal background check, a Motor Vehicle Report check (MVR), and a physical, and a drug screen. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?

• Yes
• No

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