Maintenance Worker-Traffic Control

Young World Physical Education; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 18,798 - 26,772; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

A public sector organization in Staunton, Virginia, is seeking a Maintenance Worker-Traffic Control for the Public Works Department. This role involves operating paint equipment, maintaining traffic signs, and providing traffic control. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma and experience in painting operations. A valid Virginia driver’s license is required. This position offers an hourly rate of $16.54 with excellent benefits and is open until filled.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Experience in painting operations and graphics.
• Valid Virginia class “B” Commercial Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Operates paint machine and other spraying equipment.
• Installs and maintains traffic and street name signs.
• Performs flagging operations to control traffic.
• Assists with snow and ice control.

Skills

Painting operations

Traffic signal installation

Signage fabrication

Traffic control

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalency

Tools

Paint machine

Jack hammer

Post hole digger

Light trucks

Job description

Maintenance Worker-Traffic Control

Staunton City & Schools PUBLIC WORKS-TRAFFIC - Staunton, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in City of Staunton and Staunton City Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5563311

Application Deadline: Apr 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Mar 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CITY OF STAUNTON

Maintenance Worker-Traffic Control

The City of Staunton’s Public Works Department is seeking applicants for a Maintenance Worker to join its Equipment Maintenance/Traffic Division. Under limited direction, performs responsible semi‑skilled work in the operation of paint equipment applying road markings properly and in the fabrication, repair, and maintenance of signs and other traffic control devices; does related work as required.

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

• Operates centerline paint machine and other spraying apparatus;
• Paints or stencils traffic directional signs and symbols;
• Cuts and prepares stencils and makes painting templates;
• Operates and performs computerized digitizing, and signage fabrication;
• Performs lettering and numbering on automotive equipment;
• Installs and maintains traffic and street name signs throughout the City;
• Performs layouts for pavement markings; paints center and edge lines, curbs, and sidewalks;
• Operates post‑hole digger, post driver, jack hammer, paint mixer, light trucks, and related equipment;
• Installs signage posts and barricades;
• Sets up and removes equipment for various work zone types;
• Performs flagging operations to control traffic through work zones;
• Assists with snow and ice control and;
• Performs related tasks as required.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to High School diploma or GED equivalency degree and some experience in painting operations, graphics experience and the maintenance and/or repair of equipment.

The worker is required to wear safety equipment deemed necessary by the Department’s safety and OSHA policies. Possession of a valid Virginia class “B” Commercial Driver's License, with no restrictions and a good driving record. Possession of a valid VA Department of Transportation approved traffic flagman's license. Position may be required to work nights and week‑ends to provide emergency maintenance and repair of traffic signals, traffic control signs, and pumping stations. Employee must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Random drug testing is required for individuals in this position.

Hourly rate: $16.54 or higher DOQ/E (+) excellent benefits. This position is open until filled.

The City ofStauntonis an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal employment.

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $16.54 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jonathan Venn
• 116 W Beverley St
• Staunton, Virginia 24401
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]