The City of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, is a beautiful and thriving community of 44,678 located at the foot of Lake Winnebago. Fond du Lac is a great place to live and work and its recreational opportunities are second-to-none. In addition, Fond du Lac is only an hour away from Green Bay, Milwaukee, and Madison and all those communities have to offer.
The City of Fond du Lac is accepting submissions from qualified candidates for a Sign Shop Technician.
Under general supervision, this position will primarily be responsible for the installation and maintenance of the City’s Regulatory, Warning and Wayfinding signs throughout the municipality’s jurisdiction. This work must be completed in accordance with State and Federal guidelines, outlined in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). As regulations within the MUTCD change, this person must understand and work on the implementation of these changes, while maintaining the same amount of service/productions within the existing sign program.
General Qualifications and/or knowledge and willingness to learn the following include:
• Install and maintain local regulatory, warning and wayfinding signage throughout the city in accordance to the Federal Manual of Uninform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
• Paint traffic and pedestrian control markings on road surfaces (seasonal)
• Install temporary traffic control signage for events, work zones and seasonal operations
• Design and produce custom designs for specialty signs, vehicle logos/lettering and will-call needs of the City
• Winter Road Maintenance (Plowing using Patrol Truck with Side Mount Wing, Salting)
• Oversee seasonal staff when assisting with assigned duties in the field
• Set up and take down of voting equipment for Local, State and Federal elections
• Cleaning and basic equipment maintenance
• Independently manage inventory of supplies for annual operations directly relating to the sign shop
• 3 – 5 years of progressive experience relating to municipal operations
• 1 – 2 years’ experience directly relating to traffic signage and code
• Possession of a valid Wisconsin Commercial “Class A” Driver’s License without air brake restrictions and with tanker endorsement
• Confined Space Entry
BENEFITS: We offer a comprehensive benefit package including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; long-term disability; 457 and Roth retirement plans; and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System. This continues to be one of the best-funded public employee retirement systems in the country. The financial strength of the WRS is attributable to its unique plan design, funding discipline, strong governance, and the effective investment strategies of the State of Wisconsin Investment Board. Relocation and Educational Assistance is also available.
PAID TIME OFF: We offer a generous paid time off package including compensatory time in lieu of overtime, 9 standard holidays, 5 floating holidays, sick leave (8 hours/month); and vacation schedule based on previous career and field experience.
SALARY RANGE: We offer a competitive compensation package $23.32 – $29.98/hour ($29.56 – $36.77/hour with employer health benefits and WRS match) based upon knowledge, skills, and abilities with potential to receive additional step increases based on meeting and/or exceeding goals/expectations; annual COLA and step increases pending City Council approval of budgets; and future promotional opportunities in alignment with succession and career path.
HOW TO APPLY: Applications are available by clicking the link below; or submit a detailed resume and cover letter describing your interest and experience as it relates directly to this position to Jackie Braatz.
Open until filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer
