Traffic Signal Supervisor

Hiring Pay Range: $33.87 to $42.34 per hour

Pay Grade: 114

Full Pay Range: $33.87 to $50.81 per hour

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Deadline to Apply: 04/28/2026

Benefits Summary:

Major Benefits for Full-Time Regular Employees:

• A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available including an Employee Assistance Program a free subscription to Calm and health coaching.
• Paid time off up to 20 days in first year of employment
• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
• Free employee only coverage for medical dental vision short-term disability and life insurance
• Free family coverage for select medical and dental plans
• Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System click here for more details
• Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance

Position Summary:

Supervises assigned employees performing traffic signal related duties; directs installation and schedules activities for construction; coordinates with other City departments and outside agencies; schedules and prioritizes preventative maintenance; determines equipment needs; and orders materials and supplies.

Essential Duties:

• Performs supervises and reviews electrical and electronic traffic signal installations including troubleshooting malfunctions and responding to emergency calls (sometimes off duty call outs) involving traffic signals and roadway lighting.
• Performs construction of traffic signals and inspects the work of contractors to verify that their work meets City of Prescott standards federal regulations Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) National Electric Code (NEC) state regulations Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and/or other guidelines.
• Performs scheduled periodic maintenance functions; maintains written logs of work performed; and uses a personal computer (PC) for record keeping diagnostic troubleshooting of signal operations inventory maintenance preparation and monitoring of budgets and report preparation.
• Develops signal section policies and short- and long-term objectives.
• Conducts research and analyzes electrical and mechanical data to revise specifications and descriptions used in the Traffic Signal Specification Manual.
• Sorts files and distributes incoming mail invoices products and other materials used in traffic signal section.
• Operates a motor vehicle or piece of equipment including a boom/auger truck bucket truck forklift backhoe and pickup truck for field repairs change lamps maintain signals and store equipment.
• Operates power-driven machinery such as a jackhammer or tamper to dig trenches and backfills.
• Uses common hand tools such as: hammer saw screwdriver wrenches and other hand tools to maintain and repair traffic signal equipment.
• Prepares schematics and intersection as-built plans.
• Develops working procedures and trains technical personnel.
• Cleans work area and equipment; works with cleaning fluids and agents chemicals and paints using routing protective equipment.
• Sets up barricades and traffic cones to route traffic past work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or the equivalent; five (5) years of experience in traffic signal maintenance experience preferably with experience in maintaining microprocessor-based instruments TSII Type I and TSI Type II controllers/optical devices and including two (2) years of supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

Licensing Certification and Other Requirements:

Possess a valid Arizona drivers license; and possess an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Level II Certification. Possession of a current Arizona Commercial Electricians Contractor License is preferred.

Employee Core Beliefs

City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the Citys core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Acting with Integrity Working as a Team Being Accountable Practicing Innovative Problem Solving Take Pride in Excellent Results Focusing on Our Community and Being Nice.

Knowledge Skill and Abilities:

• Knowledge of PC operations and optical pre-empt devices including telemetry equipment.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Knowledge of the Citys governmental organization policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the installation and maintenance of traffic signal control systems.
• Knowledge of public relations/customer service principles practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of reading blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in working with electricity.
• Knowledge of MUTCD Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and NEC standards for signal equipment.
• Knowledge of the procedures used in the Blue Stake Utility Locating Program.
• Skill in communicating both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in maintaining microprocessor-based instruments and TSII Type I and TSI Type II controllers.
• Skill in effectively using various testing instruments such as an amp meter volt-ohm meter and utility locators.
• Ability to distinguish colors to maintain proper continuity of wires in cabinet and field wires and to differentiate traffic signal lenses.
• Ability to detect traffic sounds when working near moving traffic and backup warning devices when working around moving equipment.
• Ability to communicate with the general public and other City employees.

Physical Demands And Working Conditions:

• Work is performed primarily in the field and some work in a City office environment.
• Requires working at elevated levels of approximately 40 feet in a bucket truck.
• Safely lifts pushes pulls and carries 75 pounds without assistance
• Safely operates required equipment and vehicles necessary in performance of required duties.
• Clearly sees with correction if necessary during day hours evening hours and in potentially adverse weather conditions in order to: safely operate required vehicles; read street/road signs maps and handwritten/typewritten material; and perform required duties.
• Clearly concisely and effectively communicates in person over the telephone and over the radio.
• Work is performed in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to my co-workers or others.

Successful candidate will receive a post-offer pre-employment background screening to include:

• Drug screening
• Motor vehicle records check
• Criminal background screening

City of Prescott Contact Information

201 S. Cortez St.

Prescott AZ 86303

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When advised reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability to participate in any phase of the selection accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493 this position has been identified as Safety Sensitive. The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.