How to hire a sign technician

How to hire a sign technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step sign technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a sign technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new sign technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the sign technician you need to hire. Certain sign technician roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect sign technician also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of sign technicians.

   Type of Sign Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Sign Technician	Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems in homes, businesses, and factories.	$12-24
   Apprentice	An apprentice is responsible for learning specialized tasks on their chosen field through actual job training under the supervision of tenured staff. An apprentice's duties include performing administrative tasks as needed, creating observation reports of daily operations, providing possible recommendations on improving productivity, and adhering to the business' safety standards and regulatory procedures... Show more	$12-24
   Commercial And Industrial Electrician	A commercial electrician is different from an industrial electrician since both perform in different environments and have distinct training. Commercial electricians are responsible for ensuring that the electrical components and wiring of the structure are working safely and efficiently... Show more	$14-33

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • CDL
   • Traffic Control Devices
   • Bucket Truck
   • Hand Tools
   • Safety Standards
   • Traffic Signs
   • Troubleshoot
   • DOT
   • Ladders
   • MUTCD
   • GPS
   • IMSA
   • Torches
   • Safety Equipment

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   Responsibilities:

   • Work out of a bucket truck that require cdl.
   • Work at various heights either on ladders or in man lift cranes to execute installation, service or repair.
   • Compose written reports of data collect from patient evaluation and present to department chief for thorough analysis of patient diagnosis.
   • Maintain EKG procedure room, including detail management of computerize patient check-in system.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your sign technician job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A sign technician salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, sign technicians' average salary in south carolina is 38% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level sign technicians earn 47% less than senior-level sign technicians.
   • Certifications. A sign technician with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a sign technician's salary.

   Average sign technician salary

   $37,529yearly

   $18.04 hourly rate

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   Entry-level sign technician salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

4. Writing a sign technician job description

   A sign technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a sign technician job description:

   Sign technician job description example

   As a leading organization in the maintenance of Pennsylvania's highways, the Department of Transportation's Sign Shop is seeking to fill a Sign Technician 1 vacancy to assist in the manufacturing of traffic signs. Join the PennDOT Sign Shop team with this exciting career opportunity!
   
   As a Sign Technician 1, you will assist in manufacturing traffic signs for use by the County Maintenance Districts. Understand shop policies concerning all types of sign manufacturing. Assist with the set up and operation of automatic or manual silk screening equipment, automatic squeeze roller covering machine, base coat paint machine, automatic punch, die cutting machine, corner machines and sheet metal shears.
   
   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 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
   * 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
   
   Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
   
   * One year of experience in the operation of equipment used in producing or manufacturing signs; Or
   * An 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).
   * 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.
   
   Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
   
   * 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
   
   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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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find sign technicians for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your sign technician job on Zippia to find and attract quality sign technician candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as constructionjobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with sign technician candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new sign technician

   Once you've decided on a perfect sign technician candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new sign technician. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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