Sign/Graphics Fabricator- Tiered Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000 Job at Wake County i

Sign/Graphics Fabricator

The Facility and Field Services division of Wake County General Services is looking for applicants who are skilled in sign and graphics design, fabrication, and installation to fill the role of our Sign/Graphics Fabricator. Primary duties include:

• Performing skilled work to design, fabricate, install, and maintain signage that includes street name signs and corporate signage.
• Operating complex equipment including computer-controlled router (CNC), vinyl plotters, laptop and handheld computers, GPS devices, metal bending and breaking equipment, various powered and hand tools, laminators, and pressure applicators.
• Gathering and maintaining information for databases used in the Road Sign program, using ArcGIS software as well as Microsoft Access and Excel.
• Working with Wake County GIS to maintain and troubleshoot issues.
• Participating in complex design projects, utilizing AutoCad and Microsoft Visio to create files and graphics for life safety needs, including evacuation plans, renovations, and FM Interact.
• Reviewing fire safety interactive layers and participating in fire inspections of county facilities.
• Participating in the design and implementation of digital signage content using design software.
• Creating and producing signage using Flexisign and Enroute software for design and production.
• Installing signage in compliance with county standards, federal and state guidelines utilizing the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Americans with Disabilities Act, and other federal and state guidelines.
• Creating specific designs and graphic overlays for presentation to county departments, other municipalities, and vendors.
• Using design software to re-format if necessary various designs and renderings for transmission via email, web, or server to appropriate parties for approval and/or fabrication or promotion.
• Completing administrative tasks such as time and material entry on work orders using the online databases provided by the county: Dayforce and IBM Maximo.
• Updating files, reports, and documents and corresponding with other municipalities and counties as needed.
• Interacting with other county, federal, and state employees as well as the general public; and is a liaison for the county at all times.
• Assisting with the response during and after any adverse weather events and emergency response operations.

Note: A background and credit check will be conducted.