Traffic Operations Technician I (CDL Required)

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life-long monthly pension

457B Retirement Plan

PTO and holidays

Medical, dental and vision plans

Job summary

City and County of Denver is hiring a Traffic Signs and Markings Technician I to install, maintain, and repair traffic control signs and pavement markings across the city. The role requires a valid CDL (B) and driving privileges, with duties spanning field work in various weather conditions.

The position involves operating striping equipment, maintaining lane lines and crosswalks, and supporting snow season tasks. A high school diploma or GED is required, plus a year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from high school or GED, HiSET or TASC certificate.
• Experience: One year of traffic signs and markings experience OR general construction experience including six months operating light to medium equipment.
• Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements.
• Licensure: This job requires driving and a valid driver's license at the time of application.
• CDL: Requires a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL “B”) with appropriate endorsements at the time of application.

Responsibilities

• Perform work in installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of traffic control signs and pavement markings.
• Remove damaged or old signs and signposts, prepare concrete bases, and install new posts and signs.
• Perform street pavement markings projects: measure, lay out, stencil, stripe, paint, and maintain lines and markings; remove conflicting markings.

Skills

CDL A/B

Team-oriented

Punctuality

Flexibility

Collaboration

Innovation

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.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offerscompetitive paycommensurate with education and experience.New hiresare typically brought into the organizationbetween$25 - $28.We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include butarenot 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 + 12paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Dayand 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.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• 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

RequiredMinimum 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/ExperienceEquivalency: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.

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

Performance Test

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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