Job Description
Job Description
Are you a hands-on individual who takes pride in precision, craftsmanship, and creative problem-solving? This role offers an active, engaging opportunity to apply those skills in a manufacturing or warehouse setting, rather than a traditional office environment. Join the Iowa Department of Transportation as a Sign Fabricator 1, where you’ll play a vital role in producing high-quality road signage that helps keep our communities safe and informed.
At the Iowa DOT, our mission is clear: Making Lives Better Through Transportation. To help us achieve this, we’re looking for someone who embodies our five CORE values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception
As a Sign Fabricator 1, your key responsibilities will be to:
Accurately apply layouts of text and symbols to road signs using blueprints and design specifications.
Perform silk screening techniques to produce durable, high-visibility signage.
Operate a squeeze roller to apply reflective sheeting to sign substrates.
Manage inventory and warehouse materials using a barcode radio system.
Experience utilizing a variety of tools, including tape measures, rollers, scissors, saws, drill presses, grinders, sanders, power tools, and shearers in the sign fabrication process.
Provide excellent customer service when interacting with internal and external clients.
Operate a forklift safely and efficiently. Unloading and storing raw materials such as plywood, reflective sign sheeting, and metal blanks.
Fills requests for signs, wraps and packs signs for shipment, and completes documentation to maintain inventory records.
Physical & Environmental Requirements:
Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the workday.
Ability to perform moderately heavy manual labor and occasionally lift items weighing up to seventy (70) pounds.
Ability to work in surroundings which may include machine noise, dirt, ink, and cleaning solvent fumes.
Safety & Compliance:
Understand and apply OSHA safety standards.
Familiarity with and ability to apply MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) information.
Location: Sign Shop – Ames Iowa
Shift Requirements: Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Requirements:
Forklift Certification
What we offer YOU:
Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance.
Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment. 2026 health and dental insurance premiums can be found here.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and * paid holidays per year.
Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).
We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!
You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa – Apply today!
The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at: aa-eeo@iowadot.us
Reasonable accommodation includes an interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment/devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
No specific education or experience is required.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description. (Download PDF reader)
Are you a hands-on individual who takes pride in precision, craftsmanship, and creative problem-solving? This role offers an active, engaging opportunity to apply those skills in a manufacturing or warehouse setting, rather than a traditional office environment. Join the Iowa Department of Transportation as a Sign Fabricator 1, where you’ll play a vital role in producing high-quality road signage that helps keep our communities safe and informed.
At the Iowa DOT, our mission is clear: Making Lives Better Through Transportation. To help us achieve this, we’re looking for someone who embodies our five CORE values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception
As a Sign Fabricator 1, your key responsibilities will be to:
Accurately apply layouts of text and symbols to road signs using blueprints and design specifications.
Perform silk screening techniques to produce durable, high-visibility signage.
Operate a squeeze roller to apply reflective sheeting to sign substrates.
Manage inventory and warehouse materials using a barcode radio system.
Experience utilizing a variety of tools, including tape measures, rollers, scissors, saws, drill presses, grinders, sanders, power tools, and shearers in the sign fabrication process.
Provide excellent customer service when interacting with internal and external clients.
Operate a forklift safely and efficiently. Unloading and storing raw materials such as plywood, reflective sign sheeting, and metal blanks.
Fills requests for signs, wraps and packs signs for shipment, and completes documentation to maintain inventory records.
Physical & Environmental Requirements:
Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the workday.
Ability to perform moderately heavy manual labor and occasionally lift items weighing up to seventy (70) pounds.
Ability to work in surroundings which may include machine noise, dirt, ink, and cleaning solvent fumes.
Safety & Compliance:
Understand and apply OSHA safety standards.
Familiarity with and ability to apply MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) information.
Location: Sign Shop – Ames Iowa
Shift Requirements: Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Requirements:
Forklift Certification
What we offer YOU:
Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance.
Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment. 2026 health and dental insurance premiums can be found here.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and * paid holidays per year.
Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).
We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!
You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa – Apply today!
The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at: aa-eeo@iowadot.us
Reasonable accommodation includes an interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment/devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
No specific education or experience is required.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description. (Download PDF reader)
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Sign Fabricator 1 position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Americus offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.