Crew Member (Traffic Division)

City of Harrisonburg; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Harrisonburg is seeking a part-time Crew Member for the Traffic Division to install signs, mark roadways, and support signal operations that drivers rely on daily.

This role is limited to 1,500 hours in a 12-month period and pays a preferred rate of $17.92 per hour, depending on qualifications and City policy. Schedule depends on business needs and candidate availability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to meet this requirement.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• At least 18 years of age by hire date.
• Current possession of or the ability to obtain Flagger Certification (Virginia DOT recognized) within six months of hire or as class scheduling permits.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and assemble traffic signs for field placement.
• Operate a City vehicle in the performance of job duties.
• Support paint truck and roadway marking activities; load paint and beads using the vacuum system; maintain the system and apply roadway markings.
• Set up and remove work zone signage to support safe traffic control; assist with overhead installation and preventive maintenance of traffic signal equipment and related components.

Skills

Flagger Certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Help keep the City of Harrisonburg moving safely - join our Traffic Division as a part-time Crew Member, where you will install signs, mark roadways, and support signal operations that drivers rely on every day!
This Crew Member role is a part-time position (no benefits) with a preferred hiring rate of $17.92 per hour; however, an exact salary will be dependent upon the selected candidate's qualifications/experience and in compliance with City policy. This position is limited to no more than 1,500 hours in a 12-month period. An exact schedule will be dependent upon the selected candidate's availability in conjunction with business needs.

As a Crew Member, you'll perform a variety of field operations to support the city’s Traffic Division, including installing, repairing, and assembling traffic signs for placement in the field; operating a City vehicle in the performance of job duties; and supporting paint truck and roadway marking activities by loading paint and glass beads using the vacuum system, cleaning and maintaining the system, laying out lanes and applying roadway markings following new pavement installation, and installing and repairing thermoplastic markings. This position also sets up and removes work zone signage to support safe traffic control and assists with the overhead installation and preventive maintenance of traffic signal equipment and related components.

A detailed list of the ideal candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is available in the Crew Member - Public Works class specification.

• High school diploma or GED. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to meet this requirement.
• Valid driver's license.
• At least 18 years of age by hire date required.
• Current possession of or the ability to obtain Flagger Certification (recognized by the Virginia Department of Public Transportation) within six months of hire or as class scheduling permits.
• Click here to view the physical requirements for this position.

The selected candidate for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:

• DMV record review;
• Job-specific physical; and
• Criminal background check.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.