Traffic Signal Technician Lead

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $25 - $40

About The Position

The Traffic Signal Technician Lead plays a key role in keeping our transportation systems running safely and efficiently. In this leadership position, you will guide and support a team of Traffic Signal Technicians, overseeing their daily operations and ensuring high‑quality work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signal equipment.

Requirements

• Five years of work experience in traffic signal maintenance, repair, and/or intelligent transportation system and or signal system operation
• High school diploma or GED
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
• Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.
• Must obtain OSHA-approved Ariel Lift Certification within one year of hire
• Must obtain Level II Electronic/Electrical IMSA Certification and Level I Roadway Lighting Certification within two years of hire

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field
• Two years of experience in a lead or supervisory role

Responsibilities

• Oversee the work quality of Traffic Signal Technicians
• Assist the Traffic Signal Maintenance Manager with daily assigned staff activities
• Coordinate staff schedules and assign staff their vehicles and equipment
• Coordinate assigned projects and repairs with traffic signal technicians, contractors, and other agencies as needed
• Attend project meetings, pre-construction meetings, and other related agency meetings and provide guidance when appropriate
• Electronically locate (Blue Stake) underground wiring for contractors, and coordinate signal issues with the contractors and project inspectors
• Respond to constituent inquiries through the County’s online tracking system and investigate and/or respond appropriately
• Review plans for Transportation Information Projects (TIPS) for material quantities and monitor warehouse inventory
• Analyze daily maintenance tasks and trouble reports through asset management software for possible malfunction trends and/or data entry deficiencies
• Prepare the required Risk Management paperwork for the Maricopa County Department of Transportation/Loss Control
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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 a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees