Equipment Operator - Traffic

Equipment Operator
- Traffic Operations

The City of Rochester welcomes applications for Equipment Operator
- Traffic Operations in Public Works. This position primarily 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. 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. 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 to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.

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 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 streets including 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.
• Clean and repair sanitary and storm infrastructure; i.e. reconstructing pipes, reconstructing and cleaning manholes, catch basins, storm water structures
• Operate street sweepers, directional brooms and flusher trucks for routine sweeping and fall leaf sweeping.
• Repair and maintain structures in the right of way including street signs, mailboxes, guard rails, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance and/or minor repair to City equipment; i.e. cleaning, greasing, etc.

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