| Location | Harrisonburg, VA |
Crew Member (Traffic Division)
Salary
$17.92 Hourly
Location
Harrisonburg, VA
Job Type
Part-Time
Job Number
6805 - (March 2026)
Department
Public Works
Opening Date
03/31/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Description
Help keep the City of Harrisonburg moving safely - join our Traffic Division as a part-time Crew Member, where you will install signs, mark roadways, and support signal operations that drivers rely on every day!
This Crew Member role is a part-time position (no benefits) with a preferred hiring rate of $17.92 per hour; however, an exact salary will be dependent upon the selected candidates qualifications/experience and in compliance with City policy. This position is limited to no more than 1,500 hours in a 12-month period. An exact schedule will be dependent upon the selected candidates availability in conjunction with business needs.
As a Crew Member, youll perform a variety of field operations to support the city's Traffic Division, including installing, repairing, and assembling traffic signs for placement in the field; operating a City vehicle in the performance of job duties; and supporting paint truck and roadway marking activities by loading paint and glass beads using the vacuum system, cleaning and maintaining the system, laying out lanes and applying roadway markings following new pavement installation, and installing and repairing thermoplastic markings. This position also sets up and removes work zone signage to support safe traffic control and assists with the overhead installation and preventive maintenance of traffic signal equipment and related components.
A detailed list of the ideal candidates knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is available in the Crew Member - Public Works class specification.
Minimum Qualifications
The selected candidate for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:
Supplemental Information
To Apply: To be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 03/31/2026)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.
The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including 15.5 observed holidays. More information on available benefits is listed on the Citys website.
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What is your highest level of education?
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Which of the following drivers license do you possess?
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Will you be at least 18 years of age by hire date? (If selected for this position, the hire date is estimated to be no sooner than 3 weeks from the date of your initial application. If you answer "no" to this question, Human Resources will follow-up with you to determine if you will turn 18 years of age by the end of this recruitment process.)
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Do you currently possess Flagger Certification recognized by the Virginia Department of Transportation?
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What is your current availability? Please list the days and times you are generally available Mondays through Fridays.
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Do you anticipate any change(s) to the availability listed in the previous question? If so, please describe the change(s) below.
Required Question
Employer City of Harrisonburg
Address 409 South Main Street
Third Floor
Harrisonburg, Virginia, 22801
Phone 540.432.8920
540.432.7796