Roadway Technician

Posting Date
07/30/26

Application Deadline
08/13/26

Pay Range $21.75 - $34.50 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type Unclassified Department Transportation About  the Position Bring your skills and experience as a Roadway Technician to Maricopa County!

In this role, you will work with a team dedicated to ensuring public services are provided promptly, efficiently, and safely. You will operate County equipment and vehicles to help construct and maintain roads and related structures. You will also install and maintain roadway traffic control for construction zones in accordance with the MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) and County procedures and quality standards.

About UsWe value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind.

Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections.

Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZWe Require One year of experience in traffic control, or traffic operations, including installation and maintenance of traffic control devices, or two years of experience in the maintenance, repair, or construction of roads

High school diploma or GEDOther Requirements Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

Must possess or have the ability to obtain an American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Flagging certification within six months of hire

We Also Value Experience working in the public sector

Experience in a maintenance environment, including mowing, sweeping, tree trimming, sprinkler repair, and/or weed spraying

Job Contributions Install and maintain traffic control signing and barricading during emergencies and floods. Prepare, clean, and maintain traffic control devices for lane/road closures, detours, bypasses, and shoulder work in County work zones, in accordance with Federal, State, and County traffic control plans

Inspect barricades, lights, signs, sandbags, and sign spacing daily to ensure proper traffic control set-ups. Provide flagging for work zones, including the use of STOP/SLOW paddles or handheld radios.

Create work orders and tasks, complete daily written reports, enter information into the asset management system (Cartegraph), and document pre-trip/post-trip inspections on all assigned equipment

Participate in special projects, emergencies, Palo Verde drills/exercises, and flooded roadway response; be on call/standby 24 hours for emergency requests. Install and program message boards and speed monitors for special events throughout Maricopa County, as needed

Install and maintain traffic control signing and barricading during emergencies and floods.

Perform manual labor assignments and load/unload materials, supplies, and equipment, and deliver to job sites as directed

Assist in building, repairing,…