Traffic Signal Technician Crew Lead

Position: ITS Traffic Signal Technician Crew Lead
Qualifications

ITS Traffic Signal Technician Crew Lead

This recruitment is open for two (2) weeks and closes on July 2, 2026.

Pay Grade: 111

Hourly Salary Range: $30.14 to $44.47

The successful candidate's placement in the salary range will depend upon previous experience in a similar role.

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

* 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day

* Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.

* Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month

* Uniform Credit, Jeans and Safety Boot Allowance

* Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

* Wellness Program Discount on health premiums

* Medical Reimbursement Program; $61.16/month

* Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year

* Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit

* Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution

* Position is eligible for up to 24 hours of floating holiday leave

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:

Transportation & Sustainability / Transportation Maintenance

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive. Employees in safety sensitive positions are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational

Schedule:

Tuesday - Friday, 5:30 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m.

Job Number:

RC# 902473

DESCRIPTION

This position installs, maintains, repairs, updates timing and ensures proper operations of a variety of traffic signals, such as traffic lights and school flashers, including repairing or replacing signal heads, checking timing controls and maintaining records and reports of work completed.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

* Provides functional and technical guidance and training to lower-level staff.

* Maintains logs and records of work performed.

* Troubleshoots and repairs traffic signal systems, including electronic and electrical components.

* Repairs or replaces signal poles, traffic signals, streetlights, and other traffic control devices.

* Performs regular maintenance on traffic signal systems and streetlight systems.

* Assists in wiring new intersections.

* May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.

* Will be required to participate in stand-by rotations.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in traffic signal construction or lighting system maintenance.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant's full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

Associate or vocational/technical school degree in Electrical Technology.

The term "equivalent" means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal one-year increments for college-level education (2 additional years for an associate degree and 4 additional years for a bachelor's degree).

Professional Licensure and/or

Certifications:

* Valid driver's license

* International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician

* International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Roadway Lighting Technician I

* International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Certification Traffic Signal Technician II, obtain within six (6) months of hire

* Electronics in Traffic Signal Controls or Electrical Technician Certificate, obtain within 18 months of hire

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

* Criminal history review

* Post offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.

* Post offer/pre-employment physical

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:

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This position is FLSA Non-Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employee Association (UAEA)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at . Requests should be made as early as possible to allow…