What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civilian Sign Maintainer position at Town of Cheshire CT?
CIVILIAN SIGN MAINTAINER
DEADLINE- OPEN UNTIL FILLED
The Town of Cheshire seeks a qualified applicant for the position of Civilian Sign Maintainer (N-1) for the Police department. Performs a variety of technical, maintenance, and operational tasks related to the design, fabrication, installation, repair, and maintenance of town-owned traffic signs/road markings, pedestrian traffic control devices and related infrastructure. Works with the Traffic Division in support of roadway safety initiatives, traffic operations, public events, and related departmental needs. Perform duties related to the upkeep and maintenance of the police department’s fleet. Based out of the Police Department. Work is performed primarily outdoors throughout the Town of Cheshire and within municipal rights-of-way, roadways, intersections, school zones, and other town-owned properties. The position requires travel throughout the town using a municipal vehicle. This is a full-time, 35 hour per week position with an excellent benefits package.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must have a high school or trade/technical school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma GED. Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the use, care, and safe operation of manual tools, power tools, ladders, vehicles, and equipment commonly used in traffic sign installation and maintenance work. Must possess and maintain a valid Connecticut Driver’s License.
Applicants must have a high school or trade/technical school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma GED. Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the use, care, and safe operation of manual tools, power tools, ladders, vehicles, and equipment commonly used in traffic sign installation and maintenance work. Must possess and maintain a valid Connecticut Driver’s License.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Ability to work independently while following written and verbal instructions. The incumbent must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Police personnel, contractors, municipal staff, and the public. Must be able to maintain accurate records and inventory documentation. The position also requires physical strength and agility, sufficient to do sustained strenuous laboring tasks under varying weather conditions, including climbing and heavy lifting up to 100 pounds.
Rate: $50,000 annually.
To Apply:
Download an application, complete, and submit with a cover letter and resume to humanresources@cheshirect.gov.
The Town of Cheshire is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.
Job Details
Category
Job Opportunities
Status
Open
Posted
October 21, 2026 12:37 PM
Closing
Open Until Filled
Benefits:
Gym Membership, Employee Discounts, Job TrainingSalary : $50,000