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City of Portland - Maintenance Worker III - Traffic Division

Department of Public Works

Up to $2,500 Sign On Bonus Available for external candidates

About the City of Portland Traffic Operations Division:
Our Transportation Systems Engineer and Traffic Operations team monitor, evaluate, design, and construct the city's infrastructure. They oversee traffic regulations in the city and ensure projects conform to transportation systems and street design standards.

We encourage you to learn more about our engineering projects, traffic safety and traffic calming work, and our efforts to reach Vision Zero.

Job Summary:
Responds to work orders, operates specialty traffic equipment, and assists Traffic Signal Technicians with advanced functions like programming message boards and radar units. Helps design, produce, and maintain traffic regulatory signs and city banners using computer-aided equipment, manages related work orders and invoices, and supports winter maintenance operations as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responds to work orders and requests via electronic devices and performs the desired tasks
  
• Operates specialty tools and assists Traffic Signal Technicians on highly skilled functions, such as programming variable message boards and radar speed units
  
• Assists the Traffic Sign Computer Operator in designing and preparing traffic regulatory signs
  
• May assist to design and produce signs and banners for the City of Portland, including operating and maintaining all sign making equipment, preparing regulatory signs by computer and applying them to metal sign plates, preparing traffic sign work orders, and preparing invoices for signs that have been requested
  
• Performs winter operations as required

Required Skills & Experience:

• Must have high school diploma, or equivalent
  
• Experience using heavy equipment, such as dump trucks, loaders, and bucket trucks
  
• Knowledge of and ability to operate winter equipment
  
• Knowledge of pavement marking layout training, work zone safety training, crosswalk paint machine training, sign installation training, or any equivalent combination of experience and relevant training
  
• Must have good visual acuity for driving
  
• Must possess the physical strength, agility, and stamina to withstand exposure to adverse climatic conditions
  
• Ability to distinguish colors and patterns
  
• Proven computer experience in the operation of graphics software and ability to work with standard Microsoft office programs

Special Requirements:

• Must have valid Maine Class B drivers license
  
• Must have and maintain a good driving record
  
• Must pass federally-mandated drug test with Class B license

Expected Hours/Schedule:
Monday thru Friday 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Must be able to work other shifts as required.

Applications accepted until October 23, 2026.
Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, Labor & Trades (Grade 18CDL), with a starting pay range of $27.58 to $30.54/hour. Candidates may be hired into a Maintenance Worker II position if they do not meet all requirements of a Maintenance Worker III. The Maintenance Worker II position is a union position, Labor & Trades (Grade 17-CDL), with a starting pay range of $26.92 to $29.80/hour. Starting pay will be based on qualifications and years of experience.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment.

City benefits include:

• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
  
• Thirteen paid holidays
  
• Sick, vacation, and personal leave
  
• Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
  
• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
  
• Use of City recreation facilities
  
• Fitness Reimbursement
  
• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or call 207-874-8624.

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov.

To apply, visit https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=360&sreq=10&form=1000&desc=MAINTENANCE%20WORKER%20III%20-%20TRAFFIC%20DIVISION