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Acme Barricades

Highway Sign Installer

Midway, FL · On-site

$35K - $65K/yr

The Highway Sign Installer is responsible for creating and installing roadway signs, preparing ... Operating hand/power tools, manual dexterity to operate keyboards and smart phones, physical ...

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What is a highway operator?

Highway Operators are professionals responsible for maintaining and monitoring roadways to ensure traffic flows smoothly and safely. Their duties often include operating traffic control equipment, responding to road incidents, conducting inspections, and performing minor repairs or maintenance. They may also provide assistance during emergencies, adverse weather, or road construction projects. Highway Operators work closely with other transportation agencies to keep roads safe for the public.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a highway operator?

To thrive as a Highway Operator, you need a solid understanding of road maintenance, traffic regulations, and safety procedures, often supported by a high school diploma and a commercial driver's license (CDL). Familiarity with operating heavy machinery, traffic management systems, and basic maintenance tools is typically required. Attention to detail, teamwork, and strong communication skills help ensure effective coordination and quick response to incidents. These abilities are crucial for maintaining road safety, minimizing disruptions, and ensuring efficient highway operations.

What are some common challenges faced by highway operators, and how can new hires prepare for them?

Highway Operators often encounter challenges such as working in all weather conditions, responding quickly to emergencies, and maintaining focus during long or overnight shifts. New hires can prepare by developing strong problem-solving skills, staying physically fit, and becoming familiar with safety protocols and equipment. Building good communication with team members is also essential, as Highway Operators regularly coordinate with maintenance crews, law enforcement, and dispatch centers to ensure road safety and efficiency.

What is the difference between Highway Operator vs Road Maintenance Worker?

AspectHighway OperatorRoad Maintenance Worker
CredentialsDriver's license, equipment operation certificationsBasic safety training, sometimes specialized certifications
Work EnvironmentHighways, construction sites, outdoorRoadways, construction zones, outdoor
Employer & IndustryTransportation agencies, construction companiesMunicipalities, state agencies, contractors

Both roles involve outdoor work on roadways and require safety training. Highway Operators typically focus on operating heavy machinery and maintaining highway infrastructure, while Road Maintenance Workers perform general repairs and upkeep. The roles often overlap but differ mainly in equipment use and specific duties.

What cities in Florida are hiring for Highway Operator jobs?

Cities in Florida with the most Highway Operator job openings:

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Highway Sign Installer

Midway, FL • On-site

Acme Barricades
Public Safety Statistics Centers and Offices • 11 - 50 employees
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$35K - $65K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Create and install roadway signs, traffic signs, and pavement markings on highways, bridges, bicycle paths, and other roadways.

  • Transport materials, tools, and equipment to and from installation sites, and perform tasks related to highway maintenance and safety procedures.

  • Assemble and install signs using pneumatic tools, set up traffic control if required, and ensure signs are placed in proper locations.

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
HIRING NOW! WEEKLY PAY! OVERTIME AVAILABLE! OPEN SCHEDULE REQUIRED! PAY FOR EXPERIENCE!
Come join the successful team at ACME BARRICADES where we offer not only competitive pay,
performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package to include a 401(K) plan but exceptional
career stability and growth opportunities. We are a diverse company offering professional mentorship
and continuing career training for dedicated, goal-oriented individuals.
The Highway Sign Installer is responsible for creating and installing roadway signs, preparing, repairing
and installation of traffic signs and pavement marking on highways, bridges, bicycle paths and other various
roadways. This position requires performing a variety of tasks related to highway maintenance and procedures
and safety guidelines.
Essential Job Functions:
Includes, but is not limited to, the job specifications contained herein. Additional duties or job functions may be required as deemed necessary by management personnel to contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Ability to read and interpret plans, drawings and specifications
  • Transportation of materials, tools and equipment to/from installation sites
  • Cut materials to specified sizes for installation by use of power tools
  • Assemble and install signs adjacent to high-volume roadways using pneumatic tools and equipment ensuring that signs are placed in proper locations
  • Ability to drive a vehicle properly and safely
  • Ability to operate tools properly and safely
  • Ability to set up traffic control if required
  • Ability to safely lift, move, or carry objects weighing 50 lbs.
  • This position requires a valid and clean drivers' license
  • Highway Sign assembly and installation experience preferred
  • Perform all other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications:
  • 3-5 years of highway sign installation or related industry experience
  • MOT Advanced certification

What's in it for You?
  • Competitive pay and growth
  • Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Vacation and PTO (paid time off)
  • 401(K) plan + company match
  • Performance bonus
  • Overtime

Requirements
Required Skills:
  • Repeated physical effort including driving for several hours per day or several hours at a time, standing and walking for extended periods of time (more than several hours), loading and unloading equipment into and out of company vehicles, walking on varying ground surfaces and frequently lifting a minimum of 50 pounds
  • Working from elevated platforms, ladders or truck beds
  • Operating hand/power tools, manual dexterity to operate keyboards and smart phones, physical agility to use arms, legs and hands repetitively
  • Working outdoors, working safely under adverse environmental and weather conditions which include high speed traffic areas, heavy construction equipment, fuel fumes and construction substances
  • Comfortable around vehicles moving through work zones and maintaining constant awareness of surroundings on construction site including placement of machinery and equipment, other employees and construction activities
  • Vision adequate to see moving vehicles, read highway construction MOT signs, read instructions, manuals, reports, and construction plans
  • Hearing adequate to hear approaching vehicles, audible commands at a distance from supervisors, conversations in person, and over the telephone
  • Communicating clearly - both written and verbally, ability to complete daily paperwork as required by supervisor
  • Working a flexible schedule which can include day or night shifts, weekends and/or holidays, adjusting to a changing work schedule, working overtime and working individually and as a team with other employees
  • Valid driver's license required, will require passing MVR and controlled substance test, may require background and criminal record check. Knowledge of local driving rules and regulations
  • Must maintain company standards post-employment for background checks, criminal record, driving record and controlled substance/drug testing

Salary Description
$35K-$65K Per Year

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