Traffic Systems Crewleader

The City of Fort Worth; Weatherford (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

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Job summary

The City of Fort Worth Transportation & Public Works seeks a Traffic Systems Crew Leader to install, repair, and maintain the city’s streetlight and traffic signal systems. This role requires working outdoors, rotating on-call duties, and occasional after-hours calls for emergencies.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with related traffic control training, 4+ years of relevant experience, and Texas driver’s license with CDL eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with specialized training related to traffic control systems and equipment.
• Four (4) years of experience in installation and repair of traffic signals and light systems.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License or ability to obtain within six (12) months of hire date.
• Possession of IMSA Level 1 Roadway Lighting certificate within 12 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Installing, repairing, and maintaining the streetlights system for the city.
• Prioritizing, assigning, leading, reviewing, and participating in the work of subordinate employees responsible for street lighting.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality, responsiveness, efficiency, and effectiveness of street lighting repairs and installations.
• Prepare reports on operations and activities.
• Document and track labor, equipment, and materials in VUEworks for all repairs completed.
• Train subordinates on basic electrical knowledge and theory.

Skills

Traffic control systems

Leadership

Electrical knowledge

Education

Class A CDL

IMSA Level 1 Roadway Lighting certificate

Electrical licenses or journeyman license

Crane/Rigging certification

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Pay Range: $26.57 - $33.21/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Workdays & Hours: Monday – Thursday 6:00 am – 4:30 pm; Some evening/weekend work required.

Benefits for this position include:

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities
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The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Traffic Systems Crew Leader job is available with the City of Fort Worth Transportation & Public Works Transportation Management. This division is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining the streetlights, pavement markings, and sign system for the city. The section is seeking a Crew Leader to install, repair, and maintain traffic systems.

This position requires working outside the standard business hours and working outdoors. On-call duty is required of everyone and is on a rotating basis. You may be called out after hours, when not on-call to assist in an emergency. There may be occasions when working overtime is mandatory to complete a special project.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED with additional specialized training related to traffic control systems and equipment
• Four (4) years of experience in the installation and repair of traffic signals and light systems
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License or the ability to obtain within six (12) months of hire date
• Possession of or ability to obtain IMSA (International Municipal Signal Association) Level 1 Roadway Lighting certificate within 12 months of hire date

Preferred Qualifications:

• Class A CDL
• Software knowledge (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Electrical licenses or certifications (journeyman electrical license)
• Crane/Rigging certification or work experience

The Traffic Systems Crew leader job responsibilities include:

• Installing, repairing, and maintaining the streetlights system for the city
• Prioritizing, assigning, leading, reviewing, and participating in the work of subordinate employees responsible for the street lighting system
• Monitor and evaluate the quality, responsiveness, efficiency, and effectiveness of street lighting repairs and installations
• Prepare reports on operations and activities
• Document and track labor, equipment, and materials in VUEworks for all repairs completed.
• Train subordinates on basic electrical knowledge and theory

Physical Demand

Medium work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Working Conditions

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and intense noises. This position requires working under less-than-ideal conditions, such as working outdoors in the heat and the cold, in wet weather, working at heights of 30’ or more, working off step ladders of 6’ to 12 ’, and working in the middle of heavy traffic.

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.