Traffic Control Coordinator

City of Mesa; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mesa is seeking a Traffic Control Coordinator to design, coordinate, plan, and advise on traffic control plans for construction projects and events. You will coordinate road closures, traffic control, and signalization with City departments and external partners.

Responsibilities include preparing traffic control plans for events, assisting with outside coordinators, responding to inquiries, and training staff on barricading and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3–5 years of traffic control barricading experience.
• Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire date.
• Substance Abuse Testing as outlined in City policy.
• ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor certification (preferred).
• Experience dealing with the public.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, plan, and advise on traffic control plans for construction projects and special events.
• Coordinate road closures, traffic control, and signalization issues with City departments and external partners.
• Prepare traffic control plans for events and assist outside event coordinators with plans for various events.
• Respond to inquiries and complaints from the public, contractors, developers, and City departments.
• Respond to traffic control in emergencies and train City staff on barricading.

Skills

Public communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The 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.

Employee 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.

Substance Abuse Testing

Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.

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.

http://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs4533.pdf