DOT-Traffic Maintenance Worker

Salary : $42,011.00 Annually Location : Winston-Salem, NC Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent Job Number: 08431 Department: Transportation Opening Date: 02/25/2026 Closing Date: 3/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Description Performs intermediate skilled trades work installing and maintaining street signs and markings, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the close supervision of the Assistant Traffic Signal Supervisor. Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Examples of DutiesInstalls, maintains, and repairs various traffic signs. Sets up barricades for traffic maintenance. Assists with road and lane closures. Installs and reconditions road markings. Performs duties associated with operation of paint truck. Performs snow removal duties as necessary. Provides assistance for special events and evenings as needed. Typical QualificationsEducation and Experience: Less than high school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of related industry, organization, and department policies, practices, and procedures; thorough knowledge of related industry, organization, and departmental legal guides, recommendations, best practices, ordinances, and laws; thorough knowledge of vehicle maintenance reports; general knowledge of industry standard and department specific equipment; some knowledge of standard office and department specific software; ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; ability to read maps; ability to work during inclement weather snow removal and special events as needed; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public. Physical Requirements: This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms and tasting or smelling and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires assembly or fabrication of parts within arm's length; work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, frequently requires working near moving mechanical parts and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to the risk of electrical shock and exposure to vibration; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic). Supplemental InformationSpecial Requirements Within 1 year of hire: Fork lift certification Flagger certification Flagging training Valid NC driver's license - Upon hire. Availability to work special events and snow removal as needed. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 401a Contribution (employee match not required) Bus Pass Program Education Assistance Employee Assistance Program Employee Suggestion Program Family and Medical Leave Flexible Spending Accounts Group Health Insurance Group Dental Insurance Jury Duty Leave Life/Accidental Death Insurance Long-Term Care Insurance Military Leave Paid Holidays Promotion from Within Retirement/Pension Plan (State of NC) School Leave Shared Leave Short-Term Disability Insurance Sick Leave Training Vacation Leave Wellness Program The City of Winston-Salem's employment practices are guided by federal, state, and local rules and regulations guaranteeing employment opportunities to all persons without regard to and prohibiting discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, political affiliation or beliefs, national origin or handicap, unless a bonafide occupational qualification exists. 01 Do you possess a valid drivers license? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04