City of Tucson

LEAD TRAFFIC CONTROL TECHNICIAN (#2733)

$17.50-$29.64 Hourly / $36,400.00-$61,651.20 Yearly
Salary Grade: 917


General Description

Leads Traffic Control Technicians in the design, repair, removal and installation of street signs and roadway markings. Maintains related records.

Essential Functions

This is a lead position affording guidance to other positions performing the same tasks. This lead position also reviews workloads, assigns work and coaches employees with specialized instructions and practices for job accomplishments. Lead personnel may contribute to other employees' performance evaluations, assist with the hiring process by interviewing and making recommendations and providing input to supervisory staff.

Installs and repairs street signs by driving to locations, setting up safety equipment, removing damaged signs and posts, setting up temporary signs, measuring and marking blue stake area, receiving clearance, and installing new signs and posts.

Manufactures street signs by entering information into the computer, printing lettering, applying sign face to metal surfaces, silk-screening, punching, drilling, and assembling signs.

Designs, replaces, or removes the painting of street lines and markings by preparing vehicle and materials, going to jobsite, ensuring area is barricaded properly and safely, reviewing assignment, marking layout of roadway for painting, painting lines, turn lane arrows, crosswalks and curbs, applying reflective markers, and grinding area for removal of paint or markings.

Maintains daily activities records by logging job assignments, materials used, mileage and traveled time spent, and entering data into the computer.

Repairs mechanical equipment, and contacts vendors, suppliers, and specialty stores for materials.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education Level & Type: 6 months post High School

Minimum Experience Qualifications: At least 2 years assisting in the installation of roadway markings and street signs

Valid and Unrestricted CDL - Class B

Special Job Requirements

Forklift Operator Certification

Traffic Control Certification

Pre-employment Medical Testing Requirements

Basic Physical

50 lb Lift Test 

If Striping Crew then:

CDL Physical

NIDA Drug Test

Other Information

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Occupational Group Code: 19

Occupation Group Description: Transportation

EEO Job Category Code: G

EEO Job Category Description: Skilled Craft Workers

Organizational Level: Lead

NCCI: 5506

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

Driving Requirements

The following information pertains to driving requirements for this classification with the City of Tucson. Under "Driving Level" None, Secondary or Primary, refers to the driving responsibility as it relates to the essential functions of the classification. License Type, is just that, the type of Arizona Driving License required for the classification. If the position requires a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), the endorsements will be listed under "Endorsements." Under Safety Sensitive a "Yes" means employees with this classification are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. License Type A,B,C,D,or M may require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. Exceptions to classification driving requirement's may exist based on position.

Driving Level: Primary

License Type: Valid and Unrestricted CDL - Class B

CDL Endorsements: Tanker

Safety Sensitive: No

Job Description Disclaimer

This description is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. They are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.

CLASS: 2733; EST: 8/10/2016 12:00:00 PM; REV: 8/10/2016 12:00:00 PM;