Civilian Sign Maintainer
About The Position
The Town of Cheshire seeks a qualified applicant for the Civilian Sign Maintainer (N-1) position in the Police Department. The role performs technical, maintenance, and operational tasks involving the design, fabrication, installation, repair, and maintenance of town-owned traffic signs, road markings, pedestrian traffic control devices, and related infrastructure. The employee works with the Traffic Division to support roadway safety initiatives, traffic operations, public events, and other departmental needs, and performs upkeep and maintenance of the Police Department fleet. The position is based at the Police Department. Work takes place primarily outdoors throughout the Town of Cheshire, including municipal rights-of-way, roadways, intersections, school zones, and other town-owned properties. The position requires travel throughout town using a municipal vehicle. It is a full-time position of 35 hours per week. The annual rate is $50,000, with an excellent benefits package.
Requirements
- High school diploma, trade/technical school diploma, or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
- At least three years of experience using, caring for, and safely operating manual tools, power tools, ladders, vehicles, and equipment commonly used in traffic sign installation and maintenance.
- Valid Connecticut Driver’s License, which must be maintained.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to work independently while following written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Police personnel, contractors, municipal staff, and the public.
- Physical strength and agility sufficient for sustained strenuous labor under varying weather conditions, including climbing and heavy lifting up to 100 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Design, fabricate, install, repair, and maintain town-owned traffic signs, road markings, pedestrian traffic control devices, and related infrastructure.
- Work with the Traffic Division in support of roadway safety initiatives, traffic operations, public events, and related departmental needs.
- Perform upkeep and maintenance of the Police Department fleet.
- Maintain accurate records and inventory documentation.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
