Maintenance Technician II - Sign Shop

Sign Marking Maintenance Technician Level II

The City of Roanoke, Virginia is currently seeking an energetic, dedicated team player to fill a vacant Sign Marking Maintenance Technician Level II position in the Public Works / Transportation Division / Traffic Sign Shop.

Responsibilities include supervising a crew of 2 to 6 employees in the field applying thermal plastics, the layout of new pavement markings for Stop bars, Crosswalks, Directional arrows, and pre-formed worded legends. Must be able to maneuver a small trailer towed behind a truck. Experience operating a thermal plastic machine and igniting thermal heating units is required. Responsibilities also include working with the long line striping crew, signing installation crew, and completing daily logs of work performed. Must be able to work during adverse weather conditions (hot / cold / rain / snow). Will be on call for emergency barricade duties and special events on a rotating schedule. The position is required to work during snow events. Class B CDL is required within six (6) months of hire. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2-3 years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Roanoke, Virginia, is a unique locality with amenities that you would expect from a dynamic urban center without losing the charm of a small town. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains with hiking and mountain bike trails, rivers, lakes, and snow skiing nearby. The City of Roanoke is one of the area's largest employers, offering competitive health and dental benefits, life insurance, and retirement pension plans. Employees may also choose to participate in optional benefits, including a deferred compensation plan and flexible spending account through payroll deduction.