GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

This is a skilled position in the fabrication of traffic control signs. Work involves using various equipment and methods to fabricate signs and operating computer-operated vinyl-cutting equipment. All work complies with the standards outlined in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Work also involves the erection of new signs and the repair or replacement of damaged signs as needed. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Traffic Sign Lead and reviewed for the results obtained.

This position is only open to current City of Lakeland employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operates FlexiPro 12 sign lettering and layout software.
• Operates the Traffic Sign Inkjet Printer and Laminator.
• Layouts and hand-lettered special signs.
• Receives and stocks sign-related materials.
• Tracks in-stock materials and notifies the supervisor to re-stock materials.
• Erects regulatory, warning, and guide signs following specific standards.
• Repairs or replaces damaged signs and bent posts.
• Installs and removes detours, work zone signing, and flags traffic when required.
• Keeps computerized records of sign installations and locations.
• Trims shrubbery that causes sight obstructions at intersections or obstructs traffic control signs.
• May be required to participate in and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements.
• May be required to work overtime, or alternate hours, as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.  
• Position is designated as Mission Critical.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs maintenance and servicing of machines and equipment used in signing.
• Responds to emergency call-outs on critical sign replacements and emergency road closures.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE)

• High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED.
• One year of experience designing, laying out, and producing logos, graphics, traffic signs, and/or specialty signs using industry-standard equipment and software, including Microsoft Office Suite, plotters, and/or vinyl cutters.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other competencies necessary for success in the target position may be considered.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess and maintain a valid telephone number.
• Must possess and maintain the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification within one year of employment.
• Must possess and maintain the IMSA Signs and Markings I & II certifications within one year of eligibility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE

• Standard equipment, materials, and procedures used in traffic signage.
• Methods and techniques of traffic sign fabrication.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the job.

SKILLS

• Use of computerized sign-making equipment.

ABILITIES

• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Keep accurate records using the Lucity work order system.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, other agencies, and the general public.
• Safely and efficiently operate various equipment, such as forklifts, hand tools, power tools, and trimming/cutting tools.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Exposure to heights, toxic/caustic chemicals, traffic, moving machinery, extreme cold or heat, adverse weather conditions, bright/dim light, fumes, noxious odors, dusts, pollen, wet, humid conditions, and extreme noise levels.
• Normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.
• Subject to indoor environmental conditions, protected from weather but not necessarily from temperature changes, and also to outdoor environmental conditions with no effective protection from the weather.

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify or assign additional responsibilities as needed.

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination).  Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone.  Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders.  Test times and locations to be announced.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

Benefits

 

City of Lakeland
2026 Summary Sheet 

Annual Leave 
Annual leave is accumulated bi-weekly and based upon years of service as follows:

Annual leave may be taken as earned by employees hired after January 1, 1989.  Employees hired prior to that date use annual leave within the calendar year following the year the leave is earned.  All employees may carry over up to a maximum of twenty (20) days at the end of the calendar year.  Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.*

Sick Leave
Sick rate is accrued biweekly based upon years of service and standard hour classification. Eligible for use as soon as earned. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.

*NOTE: REGULAR employees with a working day other than eight (8) hours, please contact your supervisor regarding these policies.

Sick Leave Pool
Allows employees to receive sick leave benefits in cases involving catastrophic or long-term illnesses or injuries after all personal leave time has been depleted. Regular full-time employees contribute eight (8) hours and Regular part-time employees contribute four (4) hours on an annual basis. Employees must have completed one full year of service on or before December 31st of the calendar year enrollment; and have accumulated at least forty (40) hours of sick time (twenty (20) hours for Regular part-time employees). Participation in this program is voluntary.

For more information contact Amanda Kaiser at 834-8768

Family & Medical Leave
Federal legislation guarantees up to twelve (12) weeks per year off work under certain circumstances outlined in the policy manual. The employees must have been employed by the City for at least twelve (12) months and have at least 1,250 hours of service during the 12-month period before the requested leave. The City will continue its group life and health insurance for an employee on leave at the same level and under the same conditions that existed while the employee was working.

For more information contact Dawn Justice at 834-6038.

Pension Plan
Provision for retirement income requiring mandatory participation for full-time regular employees.

Defined Benefit Plan:
Plan C Employee 4.52%
Employer 15.54% 

OR

Defined Contribution Plan:
Executives, New Hires aged 52 and older, and Fire/Police Recruits
Employee 8.5% or 11% per election upon hire
Employer 15.54%

Deferred Compensation 457 Plan:
A voluntary plan that is invested in mutual funds. The Employees' Pension Board performs the due diligence on the mutual funds. Employees may reallocate their account at any time.

Maximum contribution for 2026 is $24,500; employees age 50 or older can also add a "catch-up" amount of $8,000; employees age 60-63 can also add a "catch-up" amount of $11,250. 
Additionally, a match of up to 5% of salary is offered by the City in Plan C.

Holidays 
Twelve (12) holidays, includes one (1) personal floating holiday to be used at any time after three (3) months of employment and prior to the end of the calendar year.

Funeral Leave 
Up to three (3) days off with pay due to death of an immediate family member (as defined in the policy manual). Up to four (4) hours off with pay may be obtained through supervisor approval to attend local funeral services of persons other than immediate family.

Jury/Witness Duty 
Employees required to serve on jury duty will be relieved of responsibility for their regular work shift or portion thereof and receive full pay while serving. All fees received for such service may be retained by the employee. Employees subpoenaed to any civil or criminal court proceeding, which employee is not personally or monetarily interested, shall be paid as if engaged in regular work activities.

Military Leave
Allows for up to 240 hours in any one calendar year for annual military training without loss of pay or benefits for any employee in some type of reserve status for the United States Armed Forces. (see policy manual for additional information).

Maternity Leave 
Refer to Family & Medical Leave for those employees who qualify. Others may take up to three (3) months leave of absence available upon approval of the Department Head. Employees may opt to utilize any combination of paid (sick or annual leave) or unpaid leave.

Leave of Absence Without Pay
Written requests are subject to approval by Department Head and City Manager or designee for less than ninety (90) days. Requests for more than ninety (90) days also require Civil Service Board approval for employees in a Civil Service classification.

Longevity Pay 



Tuition Reimbursement
Program provides employees up to $2,500 per fiscal year (October 1 through September 30) for reimbursement of tuition of approved college, university, vocational, or correspondence classes upon completion with a grade of "C" or better in credit courses only. Full reimbursement is given for courses and fees, upon approval. The program does not include reimbursement for cost of books, supplies or other related expenses.

For more information, contact Melissa Yelnick at 834-6844.

Suggestion Awards
A program designed to provide a consistent and organized method for employees to submit and be rewarded for constructive ideas for improvement. Maximum award is $1000.

For additional information, contact Employee Engagement and Development at 834-6837.

Direct Deposit of Paycheck (refer to handout in new employee folder)
An account must be established with the institution of your choice prior to signing up for direct deposit.

Uniforms/Equipment
Uniforms issued at no cost to employees for those job classifications which require them. Equipment is issued to employees at either no cost or discounted cost depending upon job classification.

Parking 
Free while at work.

Break Periods 
Employees may be permitted two (2), fifteen (15) minute breaks during the workday. The time shall be at the discretion of the supervisor.


For Information on Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance please contact Benefits at 834-6797. 

For Information on Retirement Benefits, contact the Retirement Services at 834-8765 or 834-8797.

For Information on Firefighter and Police Officer Retirement Benefits, contact Foster & Foster at 239-333-4872.

Supplemental Questions

01

Please indicate your highest level of education.

• Less than a High School Diploma or GED
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College - less than 30 credit hours
• Some College - 30 credit hours, but less than 60 credit hours
• Associate's Degree or 60 credit hours
• 90 Credit Hours
• Bachelor's Degree or 120 credit hours
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

02

Please indicate your years of experience in designing, laying out, and producing logos, graphics, traffic signs, and/or specialty signs using industry-standard equipment and software, including Microsoft Office Suite, plotters, and/or vinyl cutters?

• No experience
• Some experience, but less than 1 year
• 1 year or more

03

Please provide a narrative supporting your answer to the above question. Be sure to include specific job title(s), job duties, organization(s) and the dates where the work was performed. Note: The employers and dates of employment you list here must also be included in the "Work Experience" section of this job application.

04

Please indicate which type of valid driver's license you possess.

• Florida driver's license
• I have an out-of-state driver's license
• I do not have a valid driver's license

05

Do you possess the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess the IMSA Signs and Markings I & II certifications?

• Yes
• No

07

Please describe any experience you have with industrial printing? If none, type N/A.

08

By clicking "Yes" below, I understand that all relevant work experience MUST be entered in the "Work Experience" section on my application. In addition, all current City of Lakeland employees must list all previous City of Lakeland work experience in the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to complete the "Work Experience" section will disqualify you from the application process.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

City of Lakeland, Civil Service

Address

500 N Lake Parker Avenue








Lakeland, Florida, 33801

Phone

(863)834-8790

Website

http://www.lakelandgov.net/employmentservices