Maintenance Staff (Signs and Markings)

City of Windsor; Windsor; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Windsor is seeking a skilled operator for full-time traffic control and maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate will assist in setting up and maintaining traffic devices, operate heavy machinery, and perform physical labour. Key qualifications include experience with construction equipment and a valid Class ‘DZ’ Driver’s Licence. Competitive hourly rates and a collaborative working environment are offered, alongside comprehensive benefits. Join a dedicated team committed to community and safety.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Must have over three years of experience in utilizing various construction equipment.
• Knowledge and experience in the operation and maintenance of mobile spray painting equipment required.
• Will be required to complete a post-offer agility test.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of traffic control devices.
• Removing old paint markings from roads using a grinder machine.
• Operating and maintaining various equipment including laser painting machines.

Skills

Operation of construction equipment

Knowledge of metal work shaping procedures

Knowledge of MIG welding

Education

Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate

Valid Class ‘DZ’ Driver’s Licence

Tools

Mobile spray painting equipment

Heavy construction tools

Job description

Why Windsor?

Forward. Together. — Discover a career that connects purpose with possibility. At the City of Windsor, our employees thrive in a collaborative environment that values organizational excellence, community impact, and offers competitive benefits that support professional growth. Located in Southwestern Ontario on the banks of the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair, Windsor is just minutes from downtown Detroit, Michigan and the north shores of Lake Erie, which is home to over 25 local wineries, craft breweries and distilleries. Windsor boasts world‑class entertainment, state‑of‑the‑art facilities, iconic food, temperate climate, magnificent waterfront parks & gardens and an innovative workforce with demonstrated capacity in automotive, advanced manufacturing, transportation, life sciences, education and tourism. With affordable living, a diverse community, and a growing economy, Windsor offers a lifestyle as fulfilling as the work we do. Come join a team that reflects the city it serves.

Job Posting Number: 2025-0455

Posting Type: Internal & External

Posting Period: Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. to Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.

Department: Operations

Union: C.U.P.E Local 543

Position Status: Regular Full‑Time

Job Code: 543118

Grade/Class: 0.13

Number of Positions: 1

Rate of Pay: $31.34 - $36.85 per hour

Hours of Work per Week: 40 hours

Shift Work Required: Yes

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation, layout, installation, removal and maintenance of traffic control devices, including traffic signs and stanchions using heavy equipment such as hydraulic and manual stanchion pullers, jack hammers, and 60 pound stanchion pounder.
• Removes old paint markings from roads using a grinder machine.
• Will be required to work on roadways in properly established safe work zones performing work such as pre‑marking the layout of road and parking lot markings according to drawings, blueprints and sketches.
• Mixes paint with thinners to ensure the proper consistency of paint; paints road and parking lot markings using machinery such as stripper truck, laser painting machine, (guns fixed or by hand‑spray).
• May interact with outside agencies such as Bell Canada, Windsor Utilities, Union Gas, Cable TV to ascertain location of services.
• Will respond to emergency situations resulting from public complaints.
• Frequently lifts and carries various equipment and supplies.
• May be required to lift when trying to straighten a bent stanchion.
• Operates safely, refuels and visually inspects and reports deficiencies or damages to assigned motor vehicles including forklift.
• Performs routine maintenance/repair on various equipment including laser painting machines and hot paint stripper truck.
• Performs major overhauling of laser paint machines and equipment during the winter months including rebuilding and refurbishing, minor repairs and adjustments during the paint season.
• Will be required to perform metal fabrication and welding.
• Will be required to abide by Ministry of Transportation and Ministry of Labour work zone standards and complete daily driver logs.
• Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program.
• Will perform other related duties as required, including manual labour work, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency.
• Must have over three (3) years of experience in utilizing various construction equipment such as 60 pound post drivers, spud bars, large jack hammer drills, angle grinders, line eradication machines, sledge hammers, acetylene torch, forklifts, power augers, etc.
• Must hold a Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate.
• Must hold and maintain a current, valid and lawful Class ‘DZ’ Driver’s Licence in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, for the purposes of operating a City of Windsor vehicle and provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment.
• Must have knowledge and experience in the operation and maintenance of mobile spray painting equipment.
• Must have knowledge of metal work shaping procedures.
• Must have knowledge of and be capable of reading blueprints and drawings for pre‑marking of roadway lines and parking lot striping and proper application of pavement markings.
• Will be required to work shift work as per the C.U.P.E. Local 543 Collective Agreement.
• Knowledge of MIG welding will be considered an asset.
• Must complete a post‑offer agility test in an effort to assist the successful candidate in completing the position tasks safely and to aid in minimizing injuries on the job.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a heavy level of work.

NOTE

• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
• We offer a smoke‑free office environment
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.
• The Corporation of the City of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.