Transportation Worker, Lead

City of Tempe Arizona; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 Paid Holidays

Personal Day

Vacation accrual

Sick leave

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

ASRS retirement plan

457/401K plans

Floating holiday leave

Job summary

City of Tempe Arizona is hiring for a Transportation Maintenance Lead to oversee roadway signing, pavement markings, and related infrastructure in Tempe, AZ. The role involves guiding lower-level staff, coordinating installation activities, and responding to graffiti mitigation and emergency repairs.

Required are 3 years of relevant experience, a valid driver’s license, and a high school diploma or GED. The position operates full-time, with driving in an on-site setting and safety-sensitive

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in transportation maintenance or related experience.
• Education will not substitute for the required work experience; related unpaid or volunteer work may count.
• Valid driver’s license; IMSA Work Zone Safety Certification and IMSA Signs/Markings Level I are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and participates in maintenance of roadway signing and pavement markings and related infrastructure.
• Provides guidance and training to lower-level staff.
• Coordinates installation, removal, and fabrication of signs and pavement markings.
• Responds to graffiti mitigation, emergency cleanup, and repair needs for damaged signs or other transportation infrastructure.
• Oversees preventive maintenance and new installations of traffic control devices and infrastructure.
• Performs similar duties as assigned.

Skills

Transportation maintenance

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This recruitment is open for two (2) weeks and will close on Aug 27, 2026.

Pay Grade: 109

Hourly Salary Range: $26.82 - $39.56

The successful candidate’s placement in the salary range will depend upon previous experience in a similar role.

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day
• Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Uniform Credit, Jeans and Safety Boot Allowance
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $66.11/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
• Position is eligible for up to 24 hours of floating holiday leave

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Transportation and Sustainability / Transportation Maintenance

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive. Employees in safety sensitive positions are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational.

Schedule

Monday – Thursday, 5:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

This position oversees the maintenance and operation activity of transportation/transit infrastructure and facilities, including installation and maintenance of street signage and striping, bus stop shelters and furniture, graffiti remediation, bike paths, and lighting maintenance. Performs activities with limited supervisory oversight. Provides guidance to lower-level staff.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following

• Oversees and participates in the maintenance of roadway signing and pavement markings and related infrastructure.
• Serves as a lead in providing functional and technical guidance and training to lower-level staff.
• Coordinates the installation, removal, and fabrication of signs and pavement markings.
• Responds to and prioritizes graffiti mitigation, emergency cleanup and repair needs for damaged signs or other transportation infrastructure.
• Oversees the preventive maintenance and new installation of traffic control devices, signage, pavement markings, graffiti and transportation infrastructure.
• May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience

Three (3) years of experience in transportation maintenance or related experience.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education

High school diploma or GED.

Professional Licensure and/or Certifications

• Valid driver’s license
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), when assigned to striping section.
• International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Work Zone Traffic Control Safety Certification
• International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Signs and Markings Level I

Additional

• Criminal history review
• Post offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol screen
• Post offer/pre-employment physical

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This position is FLSA Non-Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.