Traffic Technician

Position Title:
Traffic Technician
Bargaining Unit:
AFSCME
Job Description:
We are looking for a Traffic Technician to support our Transportation Division Team.

About the Position:

This position will perform technical data collection and analysis regarding the installation, removal or redesign of traffic control devices. Additionally, this position will assist in providing recommendations regarding traffic flow, traffic control or pedestrian safety.

This position may be filled as a level IV, level III, level II, or level I depending on the candidates' qualifications.

Work Schedule:

The work schedule for this position is Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Position Wage:

Traffic Technician I:

Entry: $21.99/hr.

Year 2: $23.26/hr.

Year 4: $24.54/hr.

Year 6: $26.95/hr.

Traffic Technician II:

Entry: $24.36/hr.

Year 2: $25.78/hr.

Year 4: $27.23/hr.

Year 6: $30.16/hr.

Traffic Technician III:

Entry: $26.72/hr.

Year 2: $28.30/hr.

Year 4: $29.86/hr.

Year 6: $33.09/hr.

Traffic Technician IV:

Entry: $29.47/hr.

Year 2: $31.19/hr.

Year 4: $32.94/hr.

Year 6: $36.47/hr.

Use our total compensation calculator to see your earning potential in this role!

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Six to twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

Learn more about our benefits here:

IMPORTANT: Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will close on Monday, July 27, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (MST).

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists in staff response to traffic control device installations. Performs signal, stop, sight distance, parking, school crossing, bus zone, speed and vehicle origination/destination, pedestrian and other vehicle movement or survey studies. Installs traffic counters and classification equipment in the field.
• Utilizes computer and computer software for data collection and analysis, electronic traffic counters, radar devices, time lapse and 35 mm cameras and other equipment used to track, record, or document traffic data.
• Visits field site locations, collects data, makes recommendations to supervising engineering personnel, and reports results of problem investigation back to initial complainant.
• Trains in, and when competent, performs plan review for various street use permits and improvements which may affect vehicle and pedestrian traffic flow and safety. Provides technical assistance in creation of traffic control plans. Approves and issues traffic control permits and assesses and collects fees for time period of the project. Performs as needed, field inspections of projects impacting the public right-of-way to assure compliance with permit instructions and transportation-related state and local laws.
• Performs school zone studies, compiling data to ensure school zone signs and markings are in accordance with engineering standards and state laws.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Traffic Technician IV Responsibilities:

• Assists In the planning, organizing and administration of projects related to gathering data, conducting studies, compiling detailed reports, computer system use and unique software utilization, service request record maintenance or complex technical support activities. Monitors projects/programs regarding further developments or realignment of divisional resources.
• Performs special project studies including data collection, research, monitoring and reporting on potential traffic safety issues or traffic accident areas, divisional work production and individual work status, fatal accident reviews, GIS CAD or other computer service-related development in the division, etc. Trains other divisional staff on new procedures and findings of effective operational procedures or interventions.
• Develops new computer applications for traffic engineering related issues. Develops and maintains extensive database programs to organize collected data into comprehensive formats for analysis. Performs analysis on current study data to determine the need for new studies or new data collection approaches. Trains other division personnel in new computer uses and software applications. Provides computer systems support and troubleshooting for the Transportation Division.
• Responds to requests from the public, city or other government/transportation related agencies. Performs signal, stop, sight distance, parking, school crossing, bus zone, speed and vehicle origination/destination, pedestrian/vehicle movement or other multi-variable studies. Installs traffic counter and classification equipment in the field. Prepares reports for review by other Division personnel to compliment on-going studies, or to recommend various solutions to complex traffic problems. Designs and drafts plans for existing or proposed transportation projects, including traffic controls, roadways, bike routes, etc.
• Fields questions from the public over the phone and in person regarding complaints about traffic or pedestrian control, or unsafe roadway conditions. Visits field site locations, collects data, makes recommendations to engineering project personnel, and reports results of problem investigation back to Initial complainant.
• Performs plan review for developers, contractors, property owners and others, concerning various street use permits and improvements which may affect vehicle and pedestrian traffic flow and safety. Provides technical assistance in the creation of traffic control plans. Approves and issues traffic control permits and assesses and collects fees for time period of projects. Performs, as needed, field inspections of projects impacting the public right-of-way to assure compliance with permit instructions and transportation related state and local laws. Coordinates, as needed, with Parking enforcement and City Engineering personnel regarding projects that Impact the public right-of-way.
• Provides training to Traffic Technicians and Senior Traffic Technicians and serves as team leader or lead person on assigned projects, evaluating project data needs, collection methods, and analysis techniques. Assigns work to other Traffic Technicians and reallocates resources as project demands and workloads permit.

Additional Traffic Technician III Responsibilities:

• Responds to requests from the public, city or other governmental transportation related agencies regarding traffic signs, street markings, parking meters, and signals. Performs signal, stop, sight distance, parking, school crossing, bus zone, speed and vehicle organization/destination, pedestrian/vehicle movement or survey studies. Installs traffic counters and classification equipment in the field. Prepares reports for review by Transportation Engineer, staff engineers, or other technicians to compliment ongoing studies, or to recommend various solutions to identified traffic problems.
• Utilizes computer and specialized computer software to collect and analyze data, and electronic traffic counters, radar devices, time lapse, and 35 mm cameras, and other equipment to track, record, or document traffic data.
• Fields questions from the public over the phone and in person regarding complaints about traffic or pedestrian control, or unsafe roadway conditions. Visits field site locations, collects data, makes recommendations to engineering project personnel, and reports results of problem investigation back to initial complainants.
• Performs plan review for developers, contractors, property owners and others, concerning various street use permits and improvements which may affect vehicle and pedestrian traffic flow and safety. Provides technical assistance in the creation of traffic control plans. Approves and issues traffic control permits and assesses and collects fees for time period of projects. Performs, as needed, field inspections of projects impacting the public-right-away to assure compliance with permit instructions and transportation related state and local laws. Coordinates, as needed, with Parking Enforcement and City Engineering personnel regarding projects that impact the public right-of-way.
• Conducts and tracks school zone studies, computing data to ensure school zone signs and marking are in accordance with engineering standards and state laws. Coordinates flashing school zone timing devices with school schedules. Completes any special investigations regarding school crossing zones.
• Provides training to new Traffic Technicians. Performs lead-person duties on an assigned basis.

Additional Traffic Technician II Responsibilities:

• Prepares reports and recommendations for review by Transportation Engineer, staff engineers, or other technicians to complete on-going studies, or for implementation of recommendations.
• Fields questions from the public over the phone and in person regarding complaints about traffic or pedestrian control, or unsafe roadway conditions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proficiency with computers and computer software used to collect and tabulate data.
• Ability to obtain Salt Lake City Barricading certificate (Safety and Traffic Control in Construction Zones) and State of Utah Flagger certification within time frame specified by the hiring authority.
• Ability to visit and maneuver around City streets, intersections, etc. Use of city or personal vehicle will require a valid driver's license or driving privilege card.

Additional Traffic Technician IV Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school and six years paid work experience In traffic engineering, street marking and signing operations or other traffic related field, two years of which must include project coordination, and comprehensive computerized statistical data collection, analysis and reporting. Two years' post high school training or formal course work In civil or traffic engineering may be substituted for two of the six years' work experience.
• Proficiency with computer hardware and software used to collect, retrieve and tabulate traffic data, including database and traffic engineering programs, spreadsheets and word processing. Demonstrated expertise in developing computer programs for traffic engineering, GIS or other engineering applications and the ability to implement, install, and maintain computer equipment and programs.
• Possession of Salt Lake City Barricading certificate (Safety and Traffic Control in Construction Zones) and State of Utah Flagger certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public, contractors, and engineers and to mediate differences. Ability to communicate complex technical data in report form.
• Ability to make decisions which comply with traffic engineering standards, as well as think and work conceptually with originality.

Additional Traffic Technician III Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school and four years' paid work experience in traffic engineering, street marking and signing operations or other related field, one year of which must include traffic engineering data collection, analysis and reporting. Two years' post high school training or formal course work in civil or traffic engineering trade such as drafting, surveying or traffic control may be substituted for two of the four years' work experience.
• Possession of Salt Lake City Barricading certificate (Safety and Traffic Control in Construction Zones) and State of Utah Flagger certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public, contractors, and engineers and to mediate differences. Ability to communicate complex data in report form.
• Ability to make decisions which comply with traffic engineering standards.

Additional Traffic Technician II Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school and two years of paid work experience in traffic engineering, street marking and signing operations or other related field. Two years post high school training or formal course work in a traffic or civil engineering trade, such as surveying, or traffic control may be substituted for the two years paid work experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public, contractors, and engineers and mediate differences.
• Ability to make decisions which comply with traffic engineering standards.

Additional Traffic Technician I Qualification:

• Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalency.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent movement from office to work site locations and exposure to various weather conditions. Occasional lifting, carrying and placement of equipment that weighs up to 50 lbs. Infrequent exposure to heights of 15-20' when placing time lapse cameras. Frequent exposure to vehicular traffic in the performance of field studies.
• Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior and divisional deadlines.

Career Ladder:

• Once an incumbent meets all requirements of the position, they may be nominated for advancement to Traffic Technician II, Traffic Technician III, Traffic Technician IV. Such persons are advanced following divisional recommendations, the approval of the department director, and concurrence of the Department of Human Resources.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.


All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law. Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.


Position Type:

Full-time

Department:

Community and Neighborhoods

Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
Scheduled Hours:
40