Lead Traffic Control Technician

Posting Close Date: 

Applicants must submit their completed application by 02-23-2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST

ABOUT THIS JOB

Position Specific Summary

The Lead Traffic Control Technician position at the City of Tucson’s Department of Transportation & Mobility leads and performs design, installation, repair and maintenance of roadway markings.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Traffic Engineering Technician Supervisor. This position leads and instructs the daily operational work of traffic maintenance personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs, replaces, and removes the painting of street lines and markings.

• Prepares vehicles and materials for jobsites. Ensures worksites are barricaded properly and safely. Reviews assignments, marking layouts of roadways for painting, painting lines, turn lane arrows, crosswalks and curbs. Applies reflective markers and grinding area for removal of paint or markings. Performs minor repairs on mechanical equipment used for striping. Contacts vendors, suppliers, and specialty stores for additional materials.

• Reviews workloads, assigns work and coaches employees with specialized instructions and practices for job accomplishments. Contributes to other employees' performance evaluations. Assists with the hiring process by interviewing and making recommendations and providing input to supervisory staff.

• Maintains daily activity records by logging job assignments, materials used, mileage and travel times, and by entering data into the computer. Reviews data for accuracy. Runs daily and monthly reports for leadership review.

• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Working Conditions

Work Schedule: 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: Two (2) years of directly related experience

Application and Special Instructions

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

This position requires the successful completion of the following pre-employment requirements:
• 50 lb. Lift Test
• Basic Physical
• CDL Physical
• NIDA drug test
• Must possess a valid and unrestricted Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B.

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

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile

J2733 - Lead Traffic Control Technician

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Compensation Grade

G104

Hourly Range

$19.97 - 34.44 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

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 your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Rot