By The Waterbury Times|Published Dec 3, 2025

City of Waterbury Hiring: Traffic Maintenance Person

Starting Pay: $17.90/hr
Range: $17.90 – $25.60/hr
Schedule: 40 hrs/week • Non-exempt • Paid weekly
Note: New hires start at the beginning of the pay range.

The City of Waterbury has opened an Open Competitive Examination for the position of Traffic Maintenance Person, a critical role in keeping the city’s roadways safe, visible, and operating smoothly.

This full-time position comes with a strong municipal benefit package, including:

• Multiple health insurance plan options
• Prescription drug rider
• Dental plan
• Group life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time & personal days

How to Apply

Applications are available at www.waterburyct.org or at the Civil Service Office, Chase Municipal Building, 236 Grand Street, Waterbury, CT 06702.

Applications must be on file by 4:30 PM on:
Until Sufficient Applications Received
(Meaning the posting remains open until the applicant pool is full.)

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Veterans & Residency Points

• Veterans:
  • 5 points for eligible veterans
  • 10 points for disabled veterans
  • Proof must be submitted before the exam date.
• Residents:
  • 5 residency points are available with proper documentation submitted before the application deadline.

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Job Overview — Examples of Work

This is hands-on, skilled work supporting Waterbury’s traffic safety systems. Duties include:

• Fabricating and installing traffic signs
• Applying decals and reflectorized materials
• Setting up, maintaining, and breaking down work-zone traffic controls under CT DOT standards
• Managing inventory for signs, supplies, pavement markings, and related equipment
• Using the Asset Management System to document conditions, locations, and maintenance activities
• Preparing sketches, notes, and layouts for work orders
• Responding to emergencies involving malfunctioning traffic control equipment
• Assisting with signal repairs, crosswalk layouts, pavement markings, arrows, and traffic patterns
• Working with outside contractors
• Responding to citizen complaints via the city work-order system
• Operating drills, saws, compressors, post drivers, grinding equipment, hydraulic units, and utility trucks
• Clearing brush around signs for visibility
• Snow removal, special event traffic operations, and 24-hour emergency responses
• Supporting winter highway operations (including snow plowing)

This position requires physical work, quick response during emergencies, and strong attention to detail.