Traffic Signs & Pavement Markings Technician I

City of Harrisonburg; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (VRS & MissionSquare)

Life insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

The City of Harrisonburg is seeking a Specialist I for Traffic Signs & Pavement Markings in the Public Works Department. The role is full-time with benefits and offers a preferred hourly pay range of $22.35–$24.58, equivalent to $46,488–$51,126 annually.

Exact salary depends on qualifications and City policy. On-the-job training is provided and essential duties include installation, repair, and inventory control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with related coursework and 1–3 years of street maintenance, construction, or manufacturing experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness to participate in standby/on-call and inclement weather operations.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair traffic signs per MUTCD guidance.
• Print, fabricate, and assemble traffic signs for field placement.
• Monitor and replenish signage inventory.
• Operate paint truck system: load paint, beads, clean, troubleshoot.
• Assist with lane layouts and roadway markings after new pavement.
• Install and repair thermoplastic road markings.
• Set up and remove work zone signage per standards.
• Program mobile message boards along right-of-way per MUTCD.
• Perform snow and ice removal operations as assigned.
• Operate city vehicle during duties.
• Participate in stand-by/on-call rotation.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Harrisonburg is seeking a Specialist I for Traffic Signs & Pavement Markings in the Public Works Department. The role is full-time with benefits and offers a preferred hourly pay range of $22.35–$24.58, equivalent to $46,488–$51,126 annually.

Exact salary depends on qualifications and City policy. On-the-job training is provided and essential duties include installation, repair, and inventory control.