Transportation Worker, Lead City of Tempe Arizona - 3.2 Tempe, AZ Job Details Full-time $26.82 - $39.56 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Qualifications CDL A High school diploma or GED Driver's License IMSA Certification Commercial vehicle Full Job Description Qualifications

TRANSPORTATION WORKER, LEAD

(Signing and Graffiti Abatement) This recruitment is open for two (2) weeks and will close on August 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: Employee Benefit Summary Department /

Division:

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.

Job Number:

RC# 902495 DESCRIPTION / ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS

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:

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following: Criminal history review Post offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol screen Post offer/pre-employment physical For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to: Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ This position is FLSA Non-Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employee Association (UAEA)

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.