Traffic & Roadway Compliance Technician

Santa Fe County; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Fe County seeks a qualified inspector to review and verify compliance with the road cut ordinance and MUTCD standards. Responsibilities include issuing road cut permits, coordinating with agencies, conducting field inspections, and maintaining permit logs to ensure proper backfill, asphalt restoration and safety.

The role requires a high school diploma with 3 years in traffic principles or related field, OSHA/First Aid/CPR/AED certifications or willingness to obtain, and a valid NM Class D

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3 years of work experience in traffic principles and practices or related field.
• OSHA and First Aid, CPR and AED certifications or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Valid New Mexico Class D driver’s license; may drive county vehicle.
• Familiarity with MUTCD regulations and traffic control devices.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and issues utility road cut permits; reviews excavation/restoration permits for technical accuracy and maintains daily permit logs.
• Conducts field inspections to verify compaction, backfill and proper asphalt patching on road cuts; ensures safety procedures are followed.
• Coordinates with outside agencies to obtain information and updates regulations regarding permits.
• Responds to questions from the public and assists with data analysis and summary reports.

Skills

Traffic principles and practices

Data analysis

Public Works terminology

Safety regulations

Communication skills

Computer basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Three years of related experience

Tools

Flexi Sign Making Software

ArcGIS Collector

Lucity Work order system

Job description

Santa Fe County seeks a qualified inspector to review and verify compliance with the road cut ordinance and MUTCD standards. Responsibilities include issuing road cut permits, coordinating with agencies, conducting field inspections, and maintaining permit logs to ensure proper backfill, asphalt restoration and safety.

The role requires a high school diploma with 3 years in traffic principles or related field, OSHA/First Aid/CPR/AED certifications or willingness to obtain, and a valid NM Class D