Equipment Operator - Traffic

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The City of Rochester welcomes applications for:

Equipment Operator - Traffic Operations

Public Works

Equipment Operator - Traffic Operationsprimarily focuses on traffic operational activities, including the installation and repair of traffic control devices such as street signs and pavement markings and installation of parking meter posts.

Nature of Work

The Equipment Operator is an entry-level, skilled position that performs quality manual labor and operation of both light and heavy equipment to complete a wide range of maintenance activities on City infrastructure. Typical job duties may include but are not limited to: reconstructing and maintaining City streets, bridges, alleys, and paths (including bituminous and concrete work); maintaining sanitary sewers and storm sewers and flood control structures;installing

and repairing parking meter posts and traffic control devices such as street signs and pavement markings; performing snow and ice control during winter months (must be available for call-in during off hours in the case of inclement weather); performing safety operations and completing other duties as assigned.

Basic types of equipment that Equipment Operators may operate include, but are not limited to tandem and single axle snow plow trucks, street sweepers, wheel loaders, skid loaders, jackhammers, air compressors, spray patcher, crack sealer,walk-behind paint machines, pavement marking grinders, augers, fork lifts, truck-mounted cranes, various hand tools and related equipment. More experienced operators may operate grader, paver, distributor, water tanker/flusher, excavator, dozer and paint striping trucks.

2026 starting wage:

* $29.60 - $31.55 per hour based on experience

Benefits-This position is eligible for benefits offered by the City of Rochester. Please check out the benefits tab at the top of the page for more details.

The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening toALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.

We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress, and culture of our community.

It takes us all working together.

To have your application considered for the first round of interviews, please apply by Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The City of Rochester will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The work below is representative of the scope of work performed within this job classification. Individual job duties will vary based on work assignment.

* Install and maintain street sign and parking meters

* Create street signs using design software and fabricate signs.

* Determine correct location for the placement of traffic control devices; utilize Gopher State One Call for underground utility locates.

* Repair, remove and replace street signs, parking meters and traffic control devices; refurbish/recycle devices as applicable.

* Install street signs, parking meters and other traffic control devices using various mounting supports and installation procedures.

* Maintain necessary records of the installation, removal and repair of traffic control devices.

* Pavement markings installation and maintenance

* Assist the Traffic Operations Technician with field layouts for pavement markings.

* Install long-lines and symbols pavement markings (crosswalks, bike lane markings, turn arrows, parking lines, etc.)

* Operate pavement marking grinder to remove pavement markings as needed.

* Infrastructure construction and maintenance

* Repair and maintain bituminous streetsincluding milling, paving, hand patching, seal coating, crack filling, adjusting surface utilities (manholes) etc.

* Repair and maintain concrete streets, curbs, and sidewalks including joint re-sealing, spot repair, panel replacement, etc.

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