Maintenance Worker, Signs and Pavement Markings

Requisition ID: 20514 Department: Public Works Dept. Service: Traffic Services Branch: Traffic Operations Branch Employment Type: Multiple Full-time Permanent; Multiple Full-time Temporary Work Hours: 40.00 hours per weekAffiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside Salary Information: $56,122.56 - $65,657.28 annually (2024 rates of pay)Location: 175 Loretta Street City: Ottawa, ON Job Category: Labourer Jobs Application Close: 26/01/2026 Successful applicants meeting the employer's qualification standard will be placed on an Eligibility List valid until December 31st, 2026. JOB SUMMARY Signs and Pavement Markings is responsible for managing the design, installation, modification, maintenance and removal of traffic signs, specialty signs, and pavement markings.  You work on a crew responsible for assembling, installing, removing and maintaining traffic control devices (traffic, directional, speciality and other signs) OR removing and reinstating pavement markings on road surfaces within the City of Ottawa.  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Completion of Grade 12 Minimum of 6 months of experience working with a maintenance and/or crew environment CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES Valid Ontario unrestricted DZ class driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulatedKNOWLEDGE Equipment/tools and technical procedures, processes (e.g. coning vehicles, segments of the road and the work area) and operation of equipment, (e.g. high pressure hydraulics, aerial vehicles, painting machines), used in the work General knowledge of computerized systems (Microsoft Office: Excel, Outlook, etc.) City procedures for installing, repairing and maintaining signs and traffic devices, and for removing and reinstating/overlaying road markings General tool maintenance and repair techniques General knowledge of City/departmental health and safety policies and procedures Ottawa Hydro procedures and protocols for working around high voltage electricity Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers. COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to follow instruction Ability to identify problems and develop alternate options/solutions Ability to collaborate and work effectively with work crews Team player Dependable and reliable  Tactful and personable communication  Ability to work on 24/7 rotating shifts , overtime and/or on-call as required Good physical health and physically fit WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted DZ class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement. Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.  Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.  We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.  The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire. The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request.