Striping & Sign Specialist I/II

Job Description

Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love!

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.

What it is like to work here:

At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.

Surround yourself with:

Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Community is more than a place….its our heart and service that bring us together.

We encourage a work life balance:

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year. Some positions have a hybrid work environment giving you flexibility to manage working from home and being in office.

Additional Benefits may include:

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution

• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees

• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account

• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option

• Professional Development including professional membership fees paid

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Plus: Onsite medical clinic, childcare and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.

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JOB SUMMARY

Performs skilled operation and semi-skilled maintenance of job-related equipment. Assists in maintaining all County and contract city highway striping, other pavement markings, sign fabrication and installation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Striping & Sign Specialist I ($38,722/year-$58,082.00/year DOE)

A valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire, to operate a County vehicle.

Must possess a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of hire OR obtain the Class B CDL within sixty (60) days of hire date to operate a Salt Lake County vehicle.

Must possess a current Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Card at the time of hire OR obtain within thirty (30) days of hire date.

Forklift Certification within 120 days.

Must attend flagging training and recertify every two (2) years.

Must attend a Defensive Driving course and recertify as required by county policy.

Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position. Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing. May be subject to post accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing.

Striping & Sign Specialilst II ($42,614/year-$63,919/year DOE)

One (1) year of experience as a Striping & Sign Specialist I or equivalent.

A valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire, to operate a County vehicle.

Must possess a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of hire OR obtain the Class B CDL within sixty (60) days of hire date to operate a Salt Lake County vehicle.

Must possess a current Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Card at the time of hire OR obtain within thirty (30) days of hire date.

Forklift Certification within 120 days.

Must attend flagging training and recertify every two (2) years.

Must attend a Defensive Driving course and recertify as required by county policy.

Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position. Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing. May be subject to post accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Place and collect data off electronic traffic counters and electronic traffic control devices.

• Performs advanced skilled operation of striping (pavement markings) and sign equipment. This includes the operations of the line laser, intricate sign making machinery and/or other specialized equipment, tools and machinery as necessary.

• Operate a light truck (pick-up), bob-tail truck, 10-wheeler dump truck, sander unit, snow-plow unit, and other heavy/ light equipment including a front-end loader as part of snow removal and other duties.

• Maintains tools and equipment by keeping them clean, repaired, and stored securely when not in use; performs minor repairs.

• Assists as needed with Arborist duties.

• Complies with OSHA and/or MUTCD safety rules and regulations.

• Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and repair on striping and sign.

• Assists in preparing, laying out, and installing striping projects and highway.

• Sets up temporary traffic control (TTC) and ensures the safety of crew.

• Removes snow from roadways.

• Operates some heavy equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• MUTCD sign production and installation standards

• MUTCD pavement markings standards

• County and division standard operating procedures and best practices

• Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) procedures

• Standard practices, methods, tools, and equipment used daily

• Equipment operating principles and procedures

• Pertinent OSHA safety rules and regulations

• Salt Lake County geography, addressing, road locations and jurisdictional boundaries

• Blue stakes program and requirements

Skills and Abilities to:

• Implement and follow all safety procedures

• Operate equipment

• Use standard and specialized tools and materials common to several trades

• Follow verbal and written procedures and instructions

• Perform heavy manual labor in all weather conditions

• Ability to perform primary facets of pavement markings and sign production and installation

• Communicate effectively with others

• Prepare complete and accurate daily reports as required.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other Departments/Divisions, and the general public

• Keep in compliance with and follow standard practices and procedures common to work associated with pavement markings, regulatory & informational signs, maintenance/repair of equipment and snow removal

• Sets up Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) including: warning signs, traffic cones, and barricades;

• Proper flagging of traffic.

• Trims trees and bushes; hauls away debris when needed

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires extensive physical labor (approximately 90% of the time) including, but not restricted to: lifting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending, standing, walking on uneven ground, and climbing ladders.

Applicants must be able to carry objects over 50 lbs. (occasionally up to 100 lbs. with some assistance). This position may also involve almost constant exposure to extreme weather conditions, dirt, dust, fumes, chemicals, smoke, and loud noises.

Work may occasionally be performed in confined spaces and at heights up to three (3) stories.

Employees are exposed to high volumes of traffic while performing road maintenance work.

Additional Information

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

This position is subject to being called to work prior to or after the scheduled shift. In an emergency event or an officially declared State of Emergency, responds as directed to ensure the restoration of essential public services, facilities, and infrastructure.

Job LocationsUS-UT-MIDVALE

Requisition ID2026-40203

of Openings1

Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date4 months ago(1/14/2026 5:15 PM)

SLCO Department (Portal Searching)Public Works Operations

Location : LocationUS-UT-MIDVALE

Location : Address604 W 6960 S

Location : Postal Code84047-3050

Position Type (Portal Searching)Regular Full-Time (Merit)

Requisition Post Information* : Post End Date6/1/2026

Grade011

Posted Min$38,722

Posted Max$63,919 DOE