Public Works/Traffic - Signs & Pavement Marking Technician II

Public Works/Traffic - Signs & Pavement Marking Technician II

Salary

$42,146.00 - $75,863.00 Annually

Location

Public Works - Traffic Engineering, Hampton, VA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

09120

Department

TRAFFIC ENGINEERING

Opening Date

04/09/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Function

Are you an experienced traffic operations professional ready to take a leadership role in the field? The City of Hampton is seeking a highly skilled Traffic Maintenance professional to perform advanced traffic maintenance work involving traffic signs, barriers, guardrails, pavement markings, and specialized equipment operation while leading and directing a field crew.

"Join the City of Hampton team! As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring. Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement and other benefits."

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Considerable experience in traffic operations; Thermo-Plastic pavement markings and equipment required; Strong working knowledge of the MUTCD Manual and the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual; considerable knowledge of hand tools, carpentry, mechanics or painting.
• Candidate must have the ability to be IMSA Signs and Marking certified and do so within 1 year of hire date; work zone certified within 6 months of hire date. ? Must possess a valid driver's license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hamptons criteria.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B within 180 days of employment.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements and the City's current substance abuse policy.
• Must successfully pass a background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

Additional Requirements

• Frequent contact with the general public and other city employees.
• May require working beyond a standard 40-hour work week to include nights, weekends and holidays.
• Work conditions can be disagreeable and potentially dangerous.
• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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Benefits Overview

This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:

• Sentara Health Medical Insurance
• OptumRx
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Anthem Blue View Vision
• FSA Reimbursement accounts
• Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
• Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Virginia 529
• Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA
• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
• Other forms of leave include:
• Maternity Leave
• Parental Bonding Leave
• Care for Sick Parent Leave
• Birthday Leave
• Personal day (available every quarter)

The eleven paid holidays each year include:

• New Years Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

• Presidents Day

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth Day

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Day

• Employees birthday

• A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the VRS website.

• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.

Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the ICMA-RC website.

• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.

• Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.

• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or Sentara EAP website.

• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.

Savings bonds are available to the Citys workforce.

• Employees are covered for Workers Compensation where appropriate.

01

Which of the following best represents your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma /GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree or higher

02

Which of the options below best describes your years of experience working in traffic operations?

• Less than a year of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 3-4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

03

I have strong working knowledge of the MUTCD Manual and the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual.

• Yes
• No

04

I understand if selected for this position I must obtain the IMSA Signs and Marking certification within one (1) year of hire.

• Yes
• No

05

I understand I must have VDOT approved Work Zone training certification within six (6) months of employment.

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class B or the ability to obtain one within 180 days of employment?

• I currently have a CDL
• I have the ability to obtain a CDL within 180 days of employment
• I do not have the ability to obtain a CDL within 180 days of employment

07

I understand that if selected for this position, I must successfully pass a criminal background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

08

I understand that if selected for employment in this position, I will be subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City of Hamptons current substance abuse policy.

• Yes
• No

09

Are you willing to work a non-standard schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays?

• Yes
• No

10

This position requires that you possess a valid drivers license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hamptons criteria. Failure to provide your drivers license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your drivers license number by entering it below:

Required Question

Employer City of Hampton

Address 22 Lincoln Street

Hampton, Virginia, 23669

Phone (757) 727-6407

Website http://www.hampton.gov/hr