Traffic Operations Technician

Traffic Operations Technician

Salary

$24.65 - $36.98 Hourly

Location

Avondale, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Department

Engineering

Opening Date

10/28/2026

Closing Date

11/12/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
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• Questions

Job Description

The City of Avondale is accepting applications for a Traffic Operations Technician

Join the City of Avondale's Engineering team as a Traffic Operations Technician and help keep our streets safe, efficient, and well-maintained for residents and visitors. In this role, you will inspect, install, repair, and maintain roadway markings and traffic signs; prepare materials and inventory for upcoming projects; and manage work orders from receipt through completion. You will also respond promptly to damaged-sign and pavement-marking reports and support Traffic Signal and Streetlight crews with traffic control when needed.

Essential Functions

Removes, installs, and maintains City signs, sign posts, and other traffic control devices as needed. Removes damaged or old signs and signposts. Operates equipment associated with this work such as post drivers, post pullers, and various hand tools.

Lays out stripes, painting, and maintains lane lines, center lines, crosswalks, turn arrows, stop bars, railroad crossings, parking stalls, curbs, and other pavement markings. Operates by using the following equipment: thermoplastic applicators, torches, and various power tools.

Reviews signs and striping plans. Makes corrections and modifications to uphold City and Federal Highway standard details. Reviews submittals and resubmits with corrections.

Receives items, stocks, and inventories all signing and striping materials. Keeps records of inventory through Word documents. Updates inventory through EAM Work Order Program.

Adds, withdraws, and updates signs and striping assets. Syncs proper assets with its GIS mapping position.

Other duties as assigned.

To view the full job description and learn more about the responsibilities and qualifications, please click to view the Class Specification here.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

One (1) year of experience with striping and sign installation is required.

Work Zone Traffic Control certification from the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) or American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA), or the ability to obtain within 12 months from the date of hire.

Important Application Information:

To ensure your application receives full consideration, please take a moment to review your application before submitting it and make sure all required information is complete and accurate. Please note that incomplete applications cannot be processed, and resumes cannot be accepted in place of a completed application, unless otherwise noted on the job bulletin. Be sure to include all relevant education, training, certifications, and work experience that you would like considered as part of your application.

The City of Avondale offers a comprehensive benefits package with outstanding health and wellness benefits, financial perks, work-life balance, and more. Explore our Benefits Guide for full details!

For additional information, visit our website.

01

Select from the options below your highest level of completed education.

• Not completed High School
• High school or GED
• Associates or Vocational Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

02

How many years of experience do you have with striping and sign installation?

• 0-11 Months
• 1 Year
• 2 Years
• 3 Years
• 4 Years
• 5 or more years

03

Do you have a valid Work Zone Traffic Control Certification from IMSA or ATSSA or the ability to obtain one within 12 months of hire? If you answered yes, please upload a copy of your certification.

• Yes, I have a valid certification and have uploaded a copy.
• No, I do not have a valid certification. I can obtain the certification within 12 months of hire.

04

Do you have a valid Arizona Drivers License or the ability to obtain one at time of hire?

• Yes
• No

05

Please list any certifications relevant to this position in which you are certified. If you have no additional certifications, please enter N/A.

Required Question

Employer City of Avondale

Address 11465 Civic Center Dr.

Human Resources Department

Avondale, Arizona, 85323

Phone 623-333-2200

Website http://www.avondaleaz.gov/careers