Public Service Worker - Traffic Control Team

Are you looking for a secure job with great pay, excellent benefits, and an opportunity for advancement? Do you like physical work in an outdoor environment? Are you interested in being part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional services that improve and maintain a community's quality of life? Would you like to find a career, not just a job? You’ve come to the right place!

We have an immediate opening for a Public Service Worker on our Traffic Control Team in the Gaithersburg Department of Public Works.

40 hours per week; 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required. Starting salary for the Public Service Worker I level position is negotiable within the target hiring range ($42,200 - $49,500) and will be offered at a level consistent with the relevant experience, knowledge, qualifications, training, certifications, and skills proficiency of the candidate.

We provide comprehensive insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life), paid time off, generous retirement contributions, tools to assist with paying down student loan debt and managing student loans, excellent work/life balance, and training and professional growth/promotional opportunities.

Candidates must have some experience in public works, general construction, utilities support, and/or general maintenance work; experience in installing and maintaining traffic signs and pavement markings is desirable. Basic technology skills are required to navigate the work order system and perform other job-related tasks. If you possess a valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement ("N") at the time of hire, and/or can demonstrate proficiency in meeting required skill levels, you may be eligible to be hired above the Public Service Worker I level.

As a Public Service Worker on the Traffic Control team, you will assist in installing, maintaining, replacing, fabricating, and painting of traffic safety signs and pavement markings on the 93 miles of City-maintained streets. You will be joining a hard-working and collaborative team committed to keeping City roadways safe for our residents and visitors to our community.

• Install, maintain, and replace street and traffic signs and street markings.
• Grind, install, and maintain pavement markings using paint, pre-formed thermoplastic materials, and other marking materials.
• Assist with fabrication of traffic signs.
• Safely operate vehicles and equipment commonly used in performing traffic signage and striping installation, maintenance, and replacement.
• Perform set-up of traffic safety work zones in a variety of conditions utilizing traffic safety control devices as needed.
• Assist with snow removal and ice control and with other special public works projects as needed.
• Provide excellent service, pursue continuous improvement, and exceed expectations.

Key job responsibilities are outlined above; please  to view the complete classification description for the Public Service Worker I/II position. The classification description indicates the full salary range established for each position in the City's FY 2027 Schedule of Salary Ranges to provide opportunity for growth and development (Grade 101 for Public Service Worker I, Grade 102 for Public Service Worker II).

• Be hard-working, dependable, responsible, punctual, and safety conscious.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service with a positive attitude.
• Be able to work cooperatively with others and contribute to a successful team effort.
• A valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Be able to perform moderate to heavy manual labor over extended periods of time, possibly under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to operate vehicles and…