Public Service Worker - Traffic Control Team

City of Gaithersburg; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Student loan assistance

Training and growth

Job summary

The City of Gaithersburg is hiring a Public Service Worker I/II for the Traffic Control team in the Department of Public Works. The role involves installing, maintaining, and painting traffic signs and markings across 93 miles of City streets, working a 40-hour week, and supporting snow removal and other public works tasks.

Starting salary is within the target range of $42,200–$49,500 and varies with experience, with opportunities for growth as described in the official salary schedule.

Qualifications

• Be hard-working, dependable, punctual, and safety conscious.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service with a positive attitude.
• Be able to read, write, speak and understand English to follow safety procedures.
• A valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Be able to perform moderate to heavy manual labor over extended periods.
• Ability to operate vehicles and maintenance equipment safely.
• Basic technology skills for work orders and related systems.
• High school diploma or GED desirable.
• Six to twelve months experience in general construction or maintenance desirable.
• Possess/obtain Medical Examiner's Certificate/DOT physical card.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and replace street signs and street markings.
• Grind, install, and maintain pavement markings using various materials.
• Assist with fabrication of traffic signs.
• Safely operate vehicles and equipment for signage and striping.
• Perform set-up of traffic safety work zones in varied conditions.
• Assist with snow removal and other public works tasks.
• Provide excellent service and pursue continuous improvement.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Teamwork

English literacy

Hard-working

Manual labor

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Work order system

Microsoft 365

Job description

Are you looking for a secure job with great pay, excellent benefits, and an opportunity for advancement? Do you like physical work in an outdoor environment? Are you interested in being part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional services that improve and maintain a community's quality of life? Would you like to find a career, not just a job? You’ve come to the right place! We have an immediate opening for a Public Service Worker on our Traffic Control Team in the Gaithersburg Department of Public Works.

40 hours per week; 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required. Starting salary for the Public Service Worker I level position is negotiable within the target hiring range ($42,200 - $49,500) and will be offered at a level consistent with the relevant experience, knowledge, qualifications, training, certifications, and skills proficiency of the candidate.

We provide comprehensive insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life), paid time off, generous retirement contributions, tools to assist with paying down student loan debt and managing student loans, excellent work/life balance, and training and professional growth/promotional opportunities.

Candidates must have some experience in public works, general construction, utilities support, and/or general maintenance work; experience in installing and maintaining traffic signs and pavement markings is desirable. Basic technology skills are required to navigate the work order system and perform other job-related tasks. If you possess a valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement ("N") at the time of hire, and/or can demonstrate proficiency in meeting required skill levels, you may be eligible to be hired above the Public Service Worker I level.

As a Public Service Worker on the Traffic Control team, you will assist in installing, maintaining, replacing, fabricating, and painting of traffic safety signs and pavement markings on the 93 miles of City-maintained streets. You will be joining a hard-working and collaborative team committed to keeping City roadways safe for our residents and visitors to our community.

What you will do with us:

• Install, maintain, and replace street and traffic signs and street markings.
• Grind, install, and maintain pavement markings using paint, pre-formed thermoplastic materials, and other marking materials.
• Assist with fabrication of traffic signs.
• Safely operate vehicles and equipment commonly used in performing traffic signage and striping installation, maintenance, and replacement.
• Perform set-up of traffic safety work zones in a variety of conditions utilizing traffic safety control devices as needed.
• Assist with snow removal and ice control and with other special public works projects as needed.
• Provide excellent service, pursue continuous improvement, and exceed expectations.

Key job responsibilities are outlined above; please click here to view the complete classification description for the Public Service Worker I/II position. The classification description indicates the full salary range established for each position in the City's FY 2027 Schedule of Salary Ranges to provide opportunity for growth and development (Grade 101 for Public Service Worker I, Grade 102 for Public Service Worker II).

What you willneed to be considered:

• Be hard-working, dependable, responsible, punctual, and safety conscious.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service with a positive attitude.
• Be able to work cooperatively with others and contribute to a successful team effort.
• A valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Be able to perform moderate to heavy manual labor over extended periods of time, possibly under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to operate vehicles and maintenance/repair equipment in a manner consistent with safety procedures.
• Be able to understand and carry out specific oral instructions.
• Basic technology skills to perform job-related tasks (work order system, Microsoft 365, timekeeping and performance management systems, etc.)
• Be at least 18 years of age; high school diploma or equivalent (GED) desirable.
• Have some experience (6 to 12 months) performing general construction, utilities support, and/or general maintenance work; experience installing and maintaining traffic signs and pavement markings desirable.
• A valid, unexpired Medical Examiner's Certificate/DOT physical card (may be obtained during pre-employment medical examination and must be maintained throughout employment).
• Have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to follow safety precautions and work procedures.
• Ability to work from equipment of various heights and in confined spaces.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime when required; and to return to work when designated to be on call for emergency situations or repair work and/or snow and ice removal.
• Or any acceptable equivalent combination of education, experience, certifications, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties.

The position will remain open until filled; recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of qualified applications are identified or all hiring decisions have been made.

This position is non-exempt which means an individual in the Public Service Worker position is eligible for overtime compensation under the provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the City's personnel regulations. Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees.

Successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment criminal background investigation and medical examination including drug/alcohol screening. The City has established an alcohol-free, drug-free, and smoke-free workplace which applies to any person employed by, conducting business with, or applying for a position with the City. Each employee, as a condition of their employment, may be required to participate in pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing. Employees classified as safety sensitive are also subject to immediate post accident and random testing.

For more information about the position, contact the Department of Public Works at 301.258.6370 or [e-mail]. Questions regarding the online application process may be directed to the Department of Human Resources at 301.258.6327 or [e-mail].

This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which will be used to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill other openings in this classification which occur in the next 12 months.