Salary: $70,034.43 - $97,620.22 Annually
Location : PO Box 1466, Mesa, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 17762
Department: (H350)Transportation
Opening Date: 09/25/2026
Closing Date: 10/8/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
Description/DutiesThe first review of all applications will be on Monday, October 5, 2026.A Traffic Control Coordinator is responsible for designing, coordinating, planning, and advising on traffic control plans for construction projects and special events. Work will involve: coordinating road closures, traffic control, and signalization issues with other government municipalities, the Police Department, Fire Department, Traffic Signals, Traffic Operations, and other City departments; preparing traffic control plans for special events (City sponsored, City co- sponsored, and private events) to ensure compliance with established traffic engineering practices and principles; assisting and advising outside event coordinators with traffic control plans for various events; responding to inquiries and complaints from the general public, contractors, developers, and other City departments on traffic control; responding to and monitoring traffic control in emergency situations (weather events, power outages, water main breaks, etc.); documenting customer contacts, traffic control plans, and inspections; and training City staff on traffic control and barricading. This class performs related duties as required.
An employee of this class performs paraprofessional and technical traffic engineering work and may be called out for emergency work. Work is performed independently with minimal supervision. Daily duties and assignments require the application of independent judgment, initiative, and decision-making regarding the planning, design, and review of traffic control plans and set-ups. Work involves frequent contact and communication with the public and other departments within the City. A Traffic Control Coordinator reports directly to a Senior Traffic Control Coordinator who reviews work through reports, conferences, and the evaluation of results achieved. This class is FLSA nonexempt.
Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions. Qualifications & RequirementsEmployee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED. Considerable (3 - 5 years) experience in traffic control barricading.
Special Requirement. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date.
Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. At least two years' experience in Traffic Engineering or Civil Engineering. Experience dealing with the public concerning difficult matters. Certification as an American Traffic Safety Service Association (ATSSA) Traffic Control Supervisor.
Link to Job DescriptionA is linked here.
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Did you receive a High School Diploma or GED? **You MUST include and detail your education information on your application to receive credit.**
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How many years of experience do you have in traffic control barricading?
- None
- Some but less than 3 years
- 3 years or more but less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
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Please describe your experience with traffic control barricading below; include employment dates and names of employer(s). If none, type N/A. *To receive credit, you MUST detail this experience in the work experience section of your application. Incomplete applications or responses such as "see resume" will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.*
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Do you have or are you able to obtain a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date?
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How many years of experience do you have in traffic engineering or civil engineering? Please detail your experience on your application.
- None
- Some but less than 2 years
- 2 years or more
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Do you currently possess an American Traffic Safety Service Association (ATSSA) Traffic Control Supervisor certification? Please detail your certifications on your application.
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