Well developed communication skills are required. The work requires moderate physical exertion. The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required.
Serious injury is possible.
Distinguishing Features Differs from the Sign Shop Supervisor class in which the incumbents are responsible for managing a sign shop and have full supervisory responsibilities for staff. Sets up sign blanks as needed on metal sign blanks or on special computerized equipment. Observes safety regulations and procedures with respect to air quality, care of chemicals and tools and protective clothing or measures as required. Assists in storing equipment and completed signs. Participates in selecting materials and equipment for producing highway signs and markers by reading about and testing new and existing product materials.