Striping Traffic Control Technician

Posting Close Date: 

Applicants must submit their completed application by 04-08-2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST

Application and Special Instructions

Submit an updated resume that clearly details your experience directly related to the Traffic Control Technician position.

This position requires the successful completion of the following pre-employment requirements.
• Basic Physical
• 50 lb. Lift Test
• Valid and unrestricted Class D Driver License

The Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a tanker endorsement must be obtained within ninety (90) days of hire / prior to the completion of the probationary period and must be maintained throughout employment in this position.

The following certifications must be obtained within six (6) months of hire and must be maintained throughout employment in this position:

• Forklift Operator Certification
• International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Signs and Pavement Markings Technician I Certification
• IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician Certification

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Zeleste Arce at Zeleste.arce-gallegos@tucsonaz.gov

ABOUT THIS JOB

Position Specific Summary

The Traffic Control Technician position at the City of Tucson’s Department of Transportation & Mobility designs, repairs, removes, and maintains roadway markings.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Engineering Technician Supervisor. This position does not supervise.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs, replaces and removes painting of street lines and marking. Inspects equipment, sets up barricades, ensures vehicle is operating properly. Loads and unloads supplies, and equipment. Distributes glass beads over paint to ensure the longevity of roadway markings and installs reflective raised markers. Removes and disposes of hazardous materials properly. Sets up barricades for work zone safety.

• Lays out pavement markings and pre-plans the worksite by requesting bluestake services. Revises and interprets blueprints maps and instructions. Coordinates with other departments for planning, marks roadways, reads utility marks, and creates and maintains work orders

• Enters data into department asset tracking system and Arizona Bluestake system. Retrieve forms and reports from the asset tracking system for dissemination to leadership.

• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned

Working conditions:

Monday-Friday as early as 2:00 AM. May be required to work on-call shifts to include nights and weekends.

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Six (6) months post high school
Work Experience: One (1) year of directly related experience

*Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Work Experience: Experience in traffic lines, cross walks and related markings.

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile

J2732 - Traffic Control Technician

To view the full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands click here.

Compensation Grade

G103

Hourly Range

$18.15 - 27.23 USD

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Department

Department of Transportation and Mobility

Department Link

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Transportation-Mobility

Background Check:  This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. 

ABOUT US

Benefits: The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing yo