About this opportunity
City of Madison, WI lists this Traffic Control Maintenance Worker opportunity in madison, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary : $61,871.68 Annually
Location : 1120 Sayle Street, Madison, WI
Job Type: PERMANENT FULL TIME
Job Number:
Department: Traffic Engineering
Opening Date: 09/30/2026
Closing Date: 10/15/ :59 PM Central
Comp. Group/Range: 16/10
General Description
Are you someone who takes pride in hands-on work that makes a visible difference in your community? The City of Madison is hiring a Traffic Control Maintenance Worker to help keep our streets safe, organized, and moving smoothly. In this role, you'll be on the front lines of traffic safety; installing and maintaining street signs, applying pavement markings, setting up work zones, and supporting traffic control for special events. Whether you're painting lines that guide thousands of drivers or placing signs that keep pedestrians safe, your work will directly impact the daily lives of Madison residents. This is semi-skilled public works construction and maintenance work where reliability, attention to detail, and a commitment to public service truly matter.
Skills needed for this position include: Ability to safely operate tools, equipment and traffic control devices.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly with others.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy when installing signs and pavement markings.
Current recruitment will fill two (2) vacancies.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30AM - 3:30PM
Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness through the
Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non-traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job posting doesn't match your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our community.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
Install, repair, and maintain traffic and parking signs and associated traffic control equipment Install signs for new streets, street reconstruction projects, and perform new sign installations.
Perform routine sign repairs and maintenance.
Install and remove temporary signing and marking for traffic detours and special events.
Assist Sign Painters in manufacturing signs.
Repair and recycle sign materials, support brackets, and associated equipment.
Install, repair, and maintain painted and semi-permanent pavement markings Install, repair, and maintain painted street markings such as centerlines, lane lines, curb markings, crosswalks, stop lines, etc.
Assist with the installation, repair, and maintenance of semi-permanent pavement markings such as centerlines, lane lines, crosswalks, stop lines, etc.
Assist with the repair and maintenance of centerline, curb marking, crosswalk and semi-permanent marking machines and associated equipment.
Perform miscellaneous work activities Install and remove barricades and traffic control for parades, special events, and emergencies.
Install and repair guard rails, roadside guideposts, roadway delineators, and bicycle related facilities.
Complete daily work orders.
Provide general direction and training to hourly/seasonal employees as required.
Perform related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of experience applying the following: Mechanical principles, troubleshooting techniques, and maintenance and repair methods and materials, related to public works equipment and systems (may include farm or outdoor construction).
Computers software applicable to the duties of the position.
Common hand tools and standard equipment used in public works maintenance.
Familiarity with: Digger's Hotline policies and procedures.
Work zone safety and hazards related to working in the road right-of-way.
Safety procedures in handling hazardous materials.
-OR- Two (2) successful seasons as a City of Madison Traffic Engineering seasonal laborer.
Depending on the number of applicants, random selection may be used to determine who proceeds to the interview process following a screening for minimum qualifications .
The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. Therefore, successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to work effectively with multicultural communities.
For a complete list of the knowledge, skills and abilities for Traffic Control Maintenance Worker, please view the
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid Class B Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement. The successful candidate must have passed the written portion of the relevant Department of Transportation testing process before starting employment. A condition of continued employment is passage of the skills portion of the test and obtaining the required operator's license within 6 months from the date of hire.
Physical requirements: Ability to engage in strenuous physical activities and perform in a variety of adverse weather conditions and/or across uneven terrain on a daily basis.
Ability to work at heights from a ladder or platform.
Ability to lift/carry objects up to 50 lbs. routinely, and up to 75 lbs. on occasion.
Ability to climb, bend, sit, squat, stoop, kneel, walk, or lift arms overhead to perform work for extended periods of time.
Ability to work at various heights from aerial trucks and/or ladders.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and overtime as assigned.
The City of Madison offers excellent pay and benefits for employees. City Ordinances, handbooks, and labor contracts provide specifics; the description here is not to be considered a binding statement but offers an informal summary.
Compensation
The City of Madison strives to pay competitive wages. View the current for pay for all classifications. Employees receive increases based on tenure with the City.
Benefits
The City offers a competitive benefits package, including a generous leave package, a variety of insurance options, and non-traditional benefits such as optional pet insurance, a bus pass for all employees, and the possibility of flexible work schedules. A brief summary of benefits is listed below. Please visit our for more information.
Leave
Vacation is earned upon starting employment and can be used after completion of probation. The general vacation schedule is below.
0-3 years 10 work days of vacation
After 3 years 12-1/2 days
After 7 years 15 days
After 11 years 17-1/2 days
After 15 years 20 days
After 19 years 25 days
After 27 years 27 days
Employees earn 3.5 personal days in addition to vacation.
Employees receive eight official paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day), as well as 3 paid leave days (the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve).
Employees also earn 13 sick days annually that may accrue to a total of 150 days.
Retirement
The City of Madison participates in the Wisconsin Retirement System through the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds.
Insurance
The City of Madison offers a variety of optional insurance programs including: Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
Income Continuation Insurance (for short and long-term disability)
Long Term Care Insurance
Other Benefits
The City offers numerous other benefits and programs for employees, including:
• 457(b) deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bus Pass on Madison Metro
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Employer-paid Training
01
Have you successfully completed two seasonal assignments as a Laborer with the City of Madison Traffic Engineering Division? Yes
No
02
Please describe any maintenance and repair experience you have, including farm or outdoor construction. Include years of experience, any equipment used, and where experience was obtained.
03
How many years of related work experience do you have that includes commercial snow removal? More than two 2 years of experience
1 to 2 years of experience
Less than 1 year of experience
None
04
How many years of related work experience do you have that includes outdoor general maintenance? More than 2 years of experience
1 to 2 years of experience
Less than 1 year of experience
None
05
Please check what type of employment related tasks you have completed from the list below. (check all that apply) Customer service
Basic maintenance/construction practices
General building maintenance - plumbing, electrical, painting
Concrete and masonry maintenance
Basic equipment maintenance
Mowing or string-trimming
Traffic control setup
None of the above
06
Please check what type of equipment you have used in your current or previous place of employment from the list below. (check all that apply) Commercial Driver Licenses (CDL) vehicles
Hand and power tools
Snow blower
Snow plow
Tractor or skid steer
Forklift
Mechanical lifts
Pressure washer
Toolcat or Bobcat
All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
None of the above
07
Have you completed an employment training program with any of the following organizations within the past 3 years? Operation Fresh Start
Latino Workforce Academy
WRTP/BIG STEP
Mi Centro
Urban League
None
08
If you were a participant in any of the programs listed above, please indicate the specific program name and the year(s) in which you participated. (Example: Operation Fresh Start Conservation Academy, 2026)
Required Question
Worksite address
madison, WI, 53774, US
Who can apply
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