Traffic Control Coordinator

City of Mes; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Mesa is hiring a Traffic Control Coordinator to design and coordinate traffic control plans for construction and events in Mesa, AZ. You will work with police, fire, and city departments to ensure safe, compliant traffic management and respond to inquiries from the public and contractors.

The role requires 3–5 years in traffic control barricading and a valid Arizona driver's license. Ability to train staff and coordinate with event organizers is essential for successful operation and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; combination of training/education/experience acceptable.
• 3–5 years of experience in traffic control barricading.
• Valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire date.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, plan, and advise on traffic control plans for construction projects and events.
• Coordinate road closures, traffic control, and signalization with other agencies and City departments.
• Prepare traffic control plans for City-sponsored, co-sponsored, and private events to meet engineering standards.
• Assist and advise event organizers with traffic control plans for various events.
• Respond to inquiries and complaints from the public, contractors, and City departments; document contacts and inspections; train staff.

Skills

Traffic control barricading

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