Traffic Signs and Markings Specialist I

Salary $23.19 - $27.83 Hourly Location Yakima, WA Job Type Full-time Department Public Works Division Traffic Engineering Opening Date 10/21/2026 Closing Date 11/4/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Bargaining Unit AFSCME Description Benefits Questions Initial candidate eligibility is based on the job application and any accompanying documentation. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide sufficient information and details within the body of the application (education and work experience sections) to permit the City of Yakima to properly evaluate the candidate's qualification, abilities and experience as it relates to the requirements of the position. For calculation of experience, one year of experience equals 12 months with a minimum of 173.33 hours per month. Additional required documents must be attached. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of application fields. Minimum Requirements Overview and Minimum Class Requirements High school diploma or GED and any combination of education or experience equivalent to six (6) months in sign fabrication, sign installation, computer graphics design, commercial painting, metal fabrication, or equipment maintenance. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s License; obtain basic first aid and CPR certificates, traffic flagging certificate, forklift certificate within six (6) months of employment. Must obtain International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level I Traffic Signs and Markings Specialist Certification (or equivalent) within twelve (12) months of employment. Job Summary Under close supervision, acquires and demonstrates basic knowledge of traffic signs and markings operations. Drives City vehicles and performs assigned basic operational duties in a variety of locations, such as: fabrication, installation, and maintenance of traffic signs and traffic control pavement markings; applies lane lines, parking spaces and crosswalks; inspects, installs, removes, cleans and replaces traffic signs; removes vegetation obscuring signs; and operates, maintains painting and fabrication equipment and machinery. Work is evaluated through observation, performance evaluations, results achieved and conferences. Essential Functions Drives, operates and maintains assigned vehicles , machinery and tools used to paint or apply traffic control markings, lane lines, parking spaces and crosswalks. Operates truck-mounted and manual equipment to apply: water and solvent borne paints; reflective glass beads; inlaid, pressure sensitive reflective tapes; thermoplastic tape and other materials. Drives light to medium-duty trucks as needed. Acts safely and responsibly when driving and/or operating vehicles and other motorized equipment to perform required duties. Work is performed in a variety of locations in a timely and efficient manner. Legally adheres to all traffic laws and regulations. Cleans and maintains stripers, stencil trucks, line walkers, sign fabrication equipment, graphic arts sign fabrication equipment, and other related equipment. Fabricates traffic signs from aluminum sign plate, plastic, vinyl, reflective sheeting and printer inks using equipment such as vinyl plotters and roller tables. Prepares surfaces and applies appropriate coatings; makes stencils as needed; applies reflective sheeting; operates computers using graphic art design software and other specialized software, printers to make street signs. Builds and repairs various types of traffic control signs and barricades; uses cones and barricades to temporarily detour traffic around work sites, emergency situations and other hazardous traffic conditions. Reviews and monitors signs to determine reflectivity and identifies signs in need of repair. Removes and replaces worn, faded, damaged, missing or vandalized signs; cleans or repairs signs for re-use; replaces sign posts using hand tools, jackhammers, concrete and other equipment and materials as needed. Removes vegetatio…

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