Working Supervisor (Sign Shop)

Highway Department Working Supervisor Sign Shop

Otsego County has a vacancy for a Highway Department Working Supervisor Sign Shop. The salary range is $51,880 - $59,252 per year. The last day for filing is November 25, 2025. EOE.

General Statement Of Duties :

Supervises and performs painting, lettering, placement, erection, and maintenance of highway signs; does related work as required.

Distinguishing Features Of The Class :

This work involves responsibility for the operation of the Highway Department sign shop. This detail oriented, skilled work involves responsibility for the efficient, proper, and correct maintenance, repair, installation, inspection, and assembly of all County Highway signs, in accordance with the current Federal and NYS Manuals of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), and any other applicable guidelines, rules, and regulations. This work is performed under the general direction of the County Highway Superintendent and Deputy Highway Superintendent, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgement in carrying out the details of the work. Work is performed in the office and in the field.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities :

Thorough knowledge of the common practices, tools, terminology and accident precautions related to the construction and maintenance of road signs; ability to interpret and apply provisions of the New York State Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to get along well with others; initiative; dependability; good motor, hand and eye coordination; manual dexterity; good physical condition.

Minimum Qualifications :

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and either :

• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college with an Associate's Degree or higher in an applied science field such as automotive technology, mechanical engineering, computer science, or mathematics; OR
• Two (2) years of experience in the assembly, installation, or maintenance of traffic signs or sign making using computer software; OR
• One (1) year of experience in the assembly, installation, or maintenance of traffic signs or sign making using computer software, and one (1) year in road or highway construction and maintenance activities; OR
• Two (2) years of experience in a mechanical field such as automotive mechanics, small engine mechanics, industrial machinery mechanics, machinery maintenance workers or a related field.

Note : Successful completion of coursework in automotive technology, mechanical engineering, computer science or a closely related field at a regionally accredited college or university, or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees, may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience with three (3) semester credit hours of related coursework as indicated above being equivalent to three (3) months of experience.

Special Requirement For Acceptance Of Applications :

Possession of a valid New York State driver's license and acceptable driving record is required at time of appointment. A valid New York State license must be maintained throughout employment.

Applications are available at the Otsego County Personnel / Human Resources Office, 183 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326 or online at www.otsegocounty.com / departments / personnel / index.php.