Traffic Operations Technician I (CDL Required)

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 68,604,000 - 103,044,000; Full time

Job summary

City and County of Denver seeks a Traffic Signs and Markings Technician I to maintain and install traffic signs and pavement markings across the city. This role requires a valid CDL-B and a willingness to work outdoors, with early shift hours and potential overtime for emergencies.

You’ll report to DOTI's Transportation Operations, perform pre-trip inspections, operate striping equipment, and support snow response. A high school diploma and construction experience meet the minimum qualifications.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
• Experience: 1 year of traffic signs and markings experience OR general construction experience including six months operating light to medium equipment.
• Licensure: Requires a valid Driver’s License and CDL B with endorsements at time of application.
• Education/Experience Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair traffic control signs and pavement markings.
• Remove damaged signs and signposts, prepare bases, pour concrete, install posts and signs.
• Pavement marking tasks: measure, layout, stencil, stripe, paint, and maintain lane lines and crosswalks.
• Operate street stripe truck and equipment, calibrate spray guns, and ensure line accuracy.
• Operate equipment used in installation and maintenance of traffic control markings.
• Pre-trip inspection of vehicles and daily management reports.
• Assist in design and fabrication of traffic signs using graphics equipment.
• Place and remove barricades and safety devices per regulations.
• Seasonal snow duties: plowing, salting, sanding, and snow removal.

Skills

CDL A or B

Team-focused

Punctuality

Flexibility

Collaboration

Data entry

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $25 - $28. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

In this position, you will report to the Roslyn Building (5440 Roslyn Street Denver, CO 80216 Building E) at the beginning and end of each shift. During the day, you will work in the field throughout the City and County of Denver as needed. Depending on the program you can expect to work 6am-2:30pm or 6:30am-3pm Monday through Friday.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. For more information, please visit the DOTI website.

DOTI’s Commitment to Equity

• DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets, and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development.
• DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results.

The Division of Transportation Operations is responsible for managing the performance of the transportation infrastructure. Sections within the Division include curbside management, traffic signals, signs and markings, and system operations.

If you like working outdoors, this is an excellent opportunity. Our team are stewards of safety in a traffic-controlled work zone. This job environment is working with crew members who are punctual and thrive in a team setting. Commitment and being at work on time is essential.

As a Traffic Operations Technician I duties include, but are not limited to

• Perform work in the installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of traffic control signs and pavement markings
• Remove damaged or old signs and signposts, break up concrete bases, prepare and pour concrete, cut metal poles and bases, and install new posts and signs
• Perform various tasks associated with street pavement marking projects, which includes: measure, lay out, stencils, stripe, paint, and maintain lane lines, center lines, crosswalks, turn arrows, stop bars, railroad/light rail crossings, parking stalls, curbs, and other pavement markings. Removes conflicting markings with grinder or road milling equipment
• Operate street striping truck and equipment, which includes: fills tanks with paint and reflective beads, ensures adherence to guidelines and standards governing placement of street markings, calibrate spray guns, and operates gauges and paint pumps, and uses optical pointer to ensure line accuracy
• Operate a variety of equipment used in the installation and maintenance of traffic control markings, to include but not limited to: paint stripers, paint mixers, paint guns, line removers, forklifts, compressors, drill presses, post pounders, post pullers, grinders, and augers
• Operates vehicles and performs pre-trip inspection to ensure proper functioning, log, record, and create daily work reports for management
• Assist in the design, fabrication, and construction of traffic signs and other signs as designated by the unit through the use of computers and other graphics equipment
• Place and remove barricades, cones, and other traffic control and safety devices in and around work areas for construction and maintenance projects in accordance with traffic regulation requirements
• During snow emergencies, performs seasonal street maintenance duties such as snow plowing, salting and sanding, removing snow and ice from sidewalks, steps, seats, ramps, and parking lots, and hauls ice and snow away by truck

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

• Either an active CDL A or B
• Team-focused work ethic that focuses on punctuality, flexibility, collaboration to assist others, and innovation
• Ability to work a variable schedule due to possible emergencies and in inclement weather
• Attention detail in the field and data entry using asset management systems
• MS Office computer skills

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
• Experience Requirement: One (1) year of traffic signs and markings experience OR general construction experience specific to commercial, industrial or civil which must include six (6) months of experience operating light to medium sized equipment.
• Education/Experience Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements.
• Licensure: This job requires driving.
• Requires a valid Driver’s License at the time of application.
• Requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL "B") with appropriate endorsements at the time of application.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until September 6th, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than September 6th at 11:59 PM.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CJ2863 Traffic Signs and Markings Technician I

Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$23.89 - $35.84

Target Pay

Target Pay $25-$28/ hour based on experience.

Agency

Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

Assessment Requirement

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

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