Job Title

Job Family

Job Code

Job Exempt

Sign Designer

Seiu_White_Collar

CEG11

Pay Grade

Pay Rate Type

Minimum

Midpoint

Maximum

S17

Hourly

$21.41

$27.31

$33.20

Job Description

Performs responsible technical work with the design, layout, and fabrication of all traffic control and special signage manufactured for installation in the City of Orlando. Involved in vehicle lettering, window layouts, and custom signage using a computerized graphics design arts station. Performs general maintenance on all machines pertinent to the job. Logs work orders and maintains an inventory of supplies. Performs sign installations and inspections of sign and pavement marking installations for accuracy and compliance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Traffic Control Supervisor. Employees must work evenings, weekends, and holidays to assist in special events and be trained to work within a special event lead capacity within one (1) year of hire.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's Degree in the Graphic Arts field and at least one (1) year of experience working as a graphic artist; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Florida Driver's License required. Florida Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and Signs & Markings Level I certifications required within six (6) months of hire. Two (2) years of sign fabrication experience preferred.

Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Note: The listed duties are only illustrative and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed by this job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

Prepares signs by determining correct name, spelling, numbers, sign size, letter size, series quadrant, block number and/or direction of arrows.

Transposes from oral/written work orders or pattern to art work; prepares proper layout using GSP computer and/or computerized graphic design station, or hand drawn art using screen cutting knives/double﷓film cutter; prepares screen for each color in multi﷓color sign.

Prepares street name signs from layout to computer, cutting and weeding excess material and direct application to blade.

Covers aluminum sign blades with suitable material for completed work; applies vinyl or ink to complete sign message.

Hand paints designs or letters on signs as requested; designs and performs various art work, decals, door lettering, lettering on vehicles, using stencils or die cutter.

Cleans Equipment.

Assists in monitoring and maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment necessary to meet the work program, replace signs and meet special requirements.

Assists in preparing billing to other departments for special request signs.

Performs traffic control for special events as a crew lead.

Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of sign fabrication to include materials, tools, and equipment.

Knowledge of MUTCD and Standard Highway Signs Manual standards regarding signage.

Skill in the use of GSP computer sign maker and graphic design station.

Skill in the operation and maintenance of related equipment.

Skill in the operation of a pick-up truck to deliver signs, and to observe field conditions.

Ability to design signs from oral/written instructions.

Ability to monitor and maintain adequate supplies inventory.

Ability to stand for extended periods of time, to lift aluminum sign blanks and sign fabrication materials weighing up to 20 lbs., and to perform duties under adverse conditions such as exposure to flammable paints, inks, hazardous chemicals, and solvent fumes.

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, vendors, and the general public.