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Highway Sign Worker

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Transportation

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$36,108 - $53,105

per year

Type

Closes

January 28, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves working outdoors to install, maintain, and repair traffic signs along highways, ensuring roads are safe and well-marked for drivers.

You'll handle tasks like putting up new signs, removing old ones, and fixing issues reported by the public, all while dealing with various weather conditions.

It's a great fit for someone who enjoys hands-on physical work, pays close attention to details, and wants to contribute to community safety through reliable infrastructure.

Key Requirements

  • One year of experience as a painter's helper or equivalent work building skills in sign painting
  • Completion of eighth grade education or equivalent training
  • Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions
  • Attention to detail for ensuring signs meet safety and regulatory standards
  • Skilled in installation, maintenance, and repair of various traffic signs and posts
  • Capability to investigate and resolve signage complaints
  • Full-time availability for 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM shifts, Monday through Friday, with possible shift work

Full Job Description

If you thrive in outdoor environments regardless of the weather conditions and find satisfaction in completing projects from start to finish, then the Department of Transportation has an exciting opportunity for you. We are currently looking to hire a Highway Sign Worker, a role that not only allows you to work outside but also gives you the chance to contribute significantly to public safety and infrastructure. As a Highway Sign Worker, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing traffic signs, ensuring that roadways are clearly marked and safe for all travelers. This position requires a blend of physical stamina, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality workmanship, making it ideal for those who take pride in their contributions to the community. If you are ready to embrace a fulfilling career that combines your love for the outdoors with a sense of achievement, consider applying for this unique role with the Department of Transportation.

Requirements

As a Highway Sign Worker, your primary responsibilities will include the installation of sign posts and the erection and replacement of various types of signs, such as regulatory signs, traffic warning signs, destination signs, state route markers, and delineators. You will also be tasked with the removal of outdated or damaged signs and the replacement of small pavement markers. In addition to these duties, you will investigate and resolve complaints related to signage issues, ensuring that all signage meets safety and regulatory standards. Furthermore, your role will involve performing skilled maintenance work on all types of signs throughout Westmoreland County, contributing to the overall safety and efficiency of the transportation network in the area.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Shift work may be required.
  • Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • One year of experience as a painter's helper or other work leading to journeyman skills in sign painting; and such training as may have been gained through completion of the eighth school grade; or
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and training.


Additional Requirements:

  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.


How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

  • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

  • Veterans:

    • Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.


    Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

    • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).


    If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.


    The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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    Posted on NEOGOV: 1/14/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/14/2026

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