Traffic Signs and Marking Technician I-III

About the role

The City of Aurora's Public Works team is seeking a Traffic Signs & Markings Technician to play a key role in keeping our roadways clear, safe, and efficient. In this position, you'll apply your manual labor skills and operational know-how to install, inspect, and maintain essential traffic control signs, pavement markings, and work zone safety setups across the city. Whether you're operating specialized maintenance equipment, laying thermoplastic markings, or fabricating traffic control signs, your daily work will directly impact the safety of drivers, pedestrians, and fellow crew members. If you take pride in hard work, value a strong safety-first culture, and thrive in an outdoor team environment where no two days are the same, we'd love to have you on our team!

Position overview

The Traffic Signs & Markings Technician performs skilled manual and technical maintenance and/or operational activities for the Traffic Signs & Markings workgroup.

Primary duties & responsibilities

• Operates traffic maintenance equipment for the installation of traffic control signs and pavement markings
• Inspects traffic signs to assure compliance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Responsible for traffic control through work zones
• Assists with work planning by scheduling, organizing and securing materials and equipment
• Maintains various records such as equipment, time, supplies, and parts inventory
• Assists in training other employees in routine maintenance tasks
• May use personal computer to fabricate traffic control signs
• May act as lead worker
• Performs additional duties as required

Minimum qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: This is an entry level position.

Knowledge: Knowledge of methods, techniques, tools and equipment used in performing traffic signs and marking maintenance functions are desired; applicable safety practices and procedures.

Skills & abilities

• Use of tools, specialized equipment, methods, and safety practices common to assigned maintenance function
• Ability to operate paint gun controls on paint trucks
• Ability to operate platform truck including proper use of safety harness
• Ability to weed and apply sign faces on aluminum blanks
• Ability to operate all thermoplastic equipment
• Ability and knowledge to follow loading procedure for paint truck
• Perform manual labor for extended periods of time, outside and in all weather conditions
• Understand oral and written instructions
• Operate or receive training on various types of maintenance and construction equipment
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees
• Train and instruct other employees
• Keep and maintain accurate records
• Organize and schedule tools, materials, and equipment to accomplish tasks
• Supportive team player with a positive attitude and ability to adapt to change
• Strong commitment to safety

Licenses & certifications required

• Colorado Driver's License
• Must obtain Colorado Class B Commercial Driver's License within six (6) months of employment
• Must obtain ATSSA safety certificate within six (6) months of employment in the position
• IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Certification
• RTD On-Track Safety Training Certification

Working conditions

Essential Personnel: When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands: Heavy physical work requiring the ability to lift 100 pounds with or without assistance. Frequently lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Considerable walking and standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing (including work from an aerial lift to 40 feet high). Frequent pushing, pulling, and bending. Hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for operation of mowing and other motorized equipment. Some speech communication to give information. Clear vision to read operating manuals and instruction. Hearing/listening for receiving and interpreting information and warning signals.

Work Environment: Works primarily outdoors in all weather conditions. Exposure to noise, dust, fumes, street traffic and materials used in traffic maintenance such as paint and chemicals.

Equipment Used: Operate heavy equipment common to traffic signal maintenance. This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

Pay & schedule

The hiring rate for this role is $22.93 - $28.66/hour. The City of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.