Public Works Traffic Maintenance Worker III (OPEN TO CURRENT AFSCME EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Under general supervision provides labor and technical services in the maintenance installation design and fabrication of traffic control signs and markings.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads and participates with a small crew engaged in painting street markings designing fabricating and installation of traffic control devices; and repairing traffic control marking fixtures.
• Coordinates crew work activities with supervisor and directs crew activities accordingly.
• Meets with utility company representatives on site when questions or problems occur involving utility lines.
• Mixes and applies paint for street markings using motorized pain striper.
• Designs and lays out signs using the computerized sign layout system.
• Operates welding and cutting equipment.
• Performs rough carpentry.
• Assists in emergency snow removing including driving snow plow and hand shoveling.
• Performs simple maintenance work in equipment including grease and lubrication.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work
• Complete traffic control setups on your own (required for on call)
• Performs related work as required

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED and
• Four years work experience as a street PW Maintenance Worker I/II including two years in the operation of street maintenance and snow removal equipment or
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Ability to communicate effective and professionally
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population

• Valid Drivers License Class A with appropriate endorsements and valid Medical Examiners Certificate.
• APWA Winter Maintenance Operator Certificate
• Traffic MM III Test Completed
• Traffic Control Technician Certificate

• Work mandatory overtime and flexible shifts with short notice
• Report to work within 30 minutes for emergencies and stand-by responsibilities

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
The City of Cedar Rapids is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All job applicants will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age (40 or older) disability and genetic information (including family medical history).

Applicants with Disabilities
We respect and value people with disabilities and are committed to providing a workplace culture of disability inclusion. People with disabilities are supported during the hiring process and are encouraged to apply for employment with the City of Cedar support of the Americans with Disabilities Act reasonable accommodations will be provided to those in need of assistance with the application and interview process. To request an accommodation contact the Citys Human Resources department by phone at or by email at