Sign Fabricator

Under general supervision, fabricates and installs signs for use throughout Washoe County; and performs related work as required.

This is an Open Competitive/Countywide Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill a current full-time vacancy in the Community Services Department. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Please note: Effective July 14, 2025, Washoe County salary schedules and pay rates will be reduced by 1.625% (Regular Members) or 4.375% (Police/Fire Members) due to the PERS contribution rate increase.

For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at

One year of previous full-time experience in road maintenance or construction, road sign fabrication and installation, construction trades, or public works maintenance; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

License Or Certificate

• A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment within this classification.
• A valid Class A commercial drivers license (CDL) must be obtained within six months of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment within this classification.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Have the ability to successfully prioritize workload and work independently.
• Utilize effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exercise sound decision making regarding the use of traffic control devices on streets, highways, bike lanes and private roads open to the public for travel, in accordance to MUTCD standards and guidance.
• Have a familiarity with computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Signlab and Adobe Acrobat.
• Support the mission of the Community Services Department by providing excellent customer service to the citizens of Washoe County.

The Washoe County Employees Association (WCEA) Non-Supervisory Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) covers the Sign Fabricator position.

Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation. Effective January 1, 2025, the $39.00 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.

Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.

Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.

1. After your application is screened, you will be notified via the email you provided whether you have met the minimum requirements for the position. Those applicants who do not meet the qualifications have one (1) business day to file an appeal and request a review of their qualifications.

2. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements for the Sign Fabricator position will be placed on an unranked eligible list. The examination is waived for this recruitment in accordance with the Washoe County Personnel Handbook 5.160.

Pursuant to the Washoe County Personnel Handbook 5.160 - waiver of examination. The director of human resources may waive examination for those classes requiring specific training, education, certification, licensure, experience or when there are an insufficient number of qualified candidates.

3. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be placed on an unranked eligible list for the department to interview upon the close of the recruitment. Once referred, candidates will be contacted by email or telephone.

4. Please be advised you can log in to your NeoGov account and select:

• Applications to view a list of the recruitments which you have applied for, your submitted application for each recruitment, a copy of the job listing, and your applicant history for each recruitment.
• Inbox to view the notices which have been sent to you for each recruitment
• Account to update your contact information. Please note to update your phone number on previously submitted applications you must contact ... .

If you have any questions regarding the Online Application Process you can find additional information at the following link:

Questions: Jessica Gutierrez

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Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.

Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.