Engineering Technician - Traffic Operations

City of Rochester • Rochester MN 55906, MN

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Rochester, Minnesota, Public Works Department is hiring an Engineering Technician in its Traffic Operations section. The department plans, programs, designs, constructs, and maintains public works facilities, including street infrastructure, street lighting, traffic control, water and wastewater facilities, parking, and transit coordination. Its vision is “Reliable and sustainable public infrastructure to support a vibrant community.”

Under general guidance or specific direction, the Engineering Technician performs technical civil engineering work. The role collects and analyzes traffic and site data, provides initial recommendations on traffic-related concerns, maintains traffic infrastructure inventories and maps, and assists with traffic, parking, streetlighting, and maintenance projects and programs. The position also supports the Traffic and Parking division and performs other related duties as assigned.

The typical schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The 2026 starting wage is $34.82 to $38.23, with advancement to $54.88. The position is eligible for City of Rochester benefits. Employees whose new City position requires relocation of more than 50 miles may be eligible for relocation assistance under City policy. Applications are accepted until the position is filled; the first-round interview application deadline is Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CST. The City will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position, including F-1 OPT STEM.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience as an Associate Engineering Technician or in an equivalent position; or an associate degree in Engineering Technology or a closely related field and two years of such experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.
• Valid driver's license.
• If the employee does not already have the specified additional education at hire, promotion, or transfer, complete MNLTAP Work Zone Traffic Control and MNDOT ADA Training courses within two years as a condition of continued employment.
• Knowledge of current civil engineering principles and practices; applicable City codes, standards, and regulations; traffic engineering principles and the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices; traffic work-zone safety; Microsoft Office; and basic database and GIS software.
• Ability to read and understand civil engineering plans for municipal projects; manage variable workloads and time commitments; maintain accurate, legible records; communicate effectively orally and in writing; learn independently and maintain attention to detail; exercise independent judgment; and interpret verbal instructions appropriately.
• Skill in professional communication and developing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without accommodation, including the physical and environmental demands described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with traffic modeling using Synchro plus SIMTRAFFIC or similar software.
• Experience designing traffic-marking and signing plans using AutoCAD or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Collect traffic-related data and background information, and prepare initial recommendations regarding traffic concerns.
• Collect information on traffic volumes, speeds, crash history, roadway geometry, sight distance, pavement markings, and existing traffic control devices.
• Use turning-movement and other traffic counts to model and evaluate intersection and major corridor levels of service.
• Calculate traffic signal warrants in accordance with the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Conduct routine data collection, including daily traffic volumes on state-aid routes and turning movements at signalized intersections.
• Assist with traffic and parking improvement and maintenance projects.
• Maintain GIS inventories and databases of traffic infrastructure, including signals, signs, pavement markings, sidewalk lights, permit parking, and truck routes.
• Prepare pavement-marking and signing plans, and assist with layout for striping crews.
• Inspect contract striping projects and temporary traffic-control setups.
• Assist with administration of traffic division programs.
• Collect citizen input and examine site conditions to recommend on-street parking changes.
• Assist with requests for new or expanded residential permit parking.
• Monitor new subdivisions to determine when streetlights should be energized under City policy.
• Administer requests for additional streetlights in existing developed areas and collect relevant data.
• Prepare Requests for Council Action (RCAs).
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed to support teammates in the Traffic and Parking division.

Benefits

• Benefits offered by the City of Rochester; details are referenced in the benefits tab.
• Relocation assistance may be available under City policy for employees whose new position requires relocation of more than 50 miles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED