TRAFFIC TECHNICIAN

Salary: $21.66 - $24.91 Hourly
Location : City Hall, 200 E. Broadway, Hobbs, NM
Job Type: Full Time NonExempt
Job Number: 202601221
Department: ENGINEERING
Opening Date: 05/12/2026

Description

Performs installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic control devices such as signs, pavement markings, and signal systems. Operates equipment and vehicles, ensures compliance with safety standards, and responds to maintenance needs and public concerns, including emergency repairs.

Essential Duties

• Performs labor involved in installation and maintenance of traffic signs, crosswalks and other traffic control markings.
• Performs inspection, removal and application of pavement and curb markings to city owned road surfaces, such as highway lanes, parking lot lines, intersection markings, pedestrian walkways, directional arrows, and other markings.
• Fabricates and replaces street names signs, stop signs, and other signs both for traffic department and other departments.
• Responsible for operation and maintenance of painting equipment.
• Maintains an accurate daily work log documenting the maintenance of traffic control devices.
• Set up work zone traffic control such as cones, barricades and flagging.
• Assists with monitoring minimum inventory levels and preparing equipment, material, and supply order information as needed.
• Performs all duties in conformance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for the maintenance of traffic control, signal systems, sign standards, and all other applicable safety and security standards.
• Assists with the routine maintenance and repair of traffic signal and street light equipment, to include basic programming of controllers. Inspect and troubleshoot signal systems and electrical components.
• Assists in projects for upgrading traffic signals and equipment.
• Responds to complaints regarding traffic signal problems, damaged or missing signs, taking appropriate action in repairing or replacing item, makes note of findings and reports to supervisor.
• Performs emergency repairs after normal duty hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Operates pickup trucks and elevating bucket trucks in the installation, maintenance, and repair of various equipment and facilities.

• Operates a variety of power construction equipment used in traffic department such as paint machines, tamper, jackhammers, cutting equipment, solder tools, detection devices, and electronic troubleshooting and repair devices.
• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• May serve on various employee committees, as required and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Traffic control operations, roadway construction & maintenance or public works field operations required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with low voltage electrical work required.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment in installing and maintaining traffic signs and pavement markings.
• Knowledge of electrical troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of traffic control standards (MUTCD).
• Ability to obtain basic knowledge of equipment, materials and methods used in maintenance and repair of traffic signal systems.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and equipment specifications with the ability to learn to read and comprehend schematics.
• Ability to work at heights up to 25 feet, standing in a raised bucket to repair, remove, or replace signal heads or other devices.
• Ability to work after hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather.
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all City department personnel and general public.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid state issued driver's license.
• Ability to obtain International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level I Traffic Signal Technician certification within 1 year of hire required.
• Ability to obtain International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Work Zone Safety certification within 1 year of hire required.

SUPERVISIONS RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Traffic Supervisor and City Engineer
SUPERVISION EXCERCISED

None.
Physical Demands & Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and hear, or reach with hands and arms from a standing position. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, kneel and use hands and fingers to handle feel or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, crouch or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pound and occasionally lift and/or move heavy objects up to 100 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and equipment and regularly works outdoors. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is frequently exposed to adverse weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, vibration, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

• The City of Hobbs will provide 80% to 90% Heath Insurance Coverage from Single to Family coverage.
• Employees are eligible for 100% short-term disability coverage provided by the City of Hobbs.
• Employer PERA contributions 14.8% for general, 28.775% for HPD, 30.9% for HFD.
• CDL pay - $6,000 per year (if applicable).
• PTO accruals start at 12 hours per month (144 hours per year) and progressively increase based on years of service to 20 hours per month (240 hours per year) at year 21.
• Bilingual Pay - $1,500 dollar incentive per year upon completion of yearly proficiency test.
• Education Incentive - ($1,000, $4,000, $6,000 dollars - Associates, Bachelor's, Masters; degree must be relevant to position and above the current minimum requirements of the held position).
• Longevity Pay - Begins at the completion of 10 years of service. Gradually increased.
• Retention Incentive - $600 incentive yearly with years 1-9 of completed service
• 13 Paid Holidays.
• Bereavement Leave - 5 days per calendar year per personnel rules guidelines.
• Military Leave - (120 hours per year for general, 183.75 per year for HPD, 360 hours per year for HFD).

01

How many years of experience do you have in traffic control operations, roadway construction and maintenance, or public work field operations?
02

Please describe in detail any type of experience you have in traffic control operations, roadway construction and maintenance, or public work field operations.
03

How many years of experience do you have with low voltage electrical work?
04

Please describe in detail any experience you have with low voltage electrical work?
05

Do you have the ability to obtain an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Technician certification within one (1) year from date of hire?
06

Do you have the ability to obtain an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Work Zone Safety certification within one (1) year from date of hire?
Required Question

Salary: $21.66 - $24.91 Hourly
Location : City Hall, 200 E. Broadway, Hobbs, NM
Job Type: Full Time NonExempt
Job Number: 202601221
Department: ENGINEERING
Opening Date: 05/12/2026

Description

Performs installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic control devices such as signs, pavement markings, and signal systems. Operates equipment and vehicles, ensures compliance with safety standards, and responds to maintenance needs and public concerns, including emergency repairs.

Essential Duties

• Performs labor involved in installation and maintenance of traffic signs, crosswalks and other traffic control markings.
• Performs inspection, removal and application of pavement and curb markings to city owned road surfaces, such as highway lanes, parking lot lines, intersection markings, pedestrian walkways, directional arrows, and other markings.
• Fabricates and replaces street names signs, stop signs, and other signs both for traffic department and other departments.
• Responsible for operation and maintenance of painting equipment.
• Maintains an accurate daily work log documenting the maintenance of traffic control devices.
• Set up work zone traffic control such as cones, barricades and flagging.
• Assists with monitoring minimum inventory levels and preparing equipment, material, and supply order information as needed.
• Performs all duties in conformance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for the maintenance of traffic control, signal systems, sign standards, and all other applicable safety and security standards.
• Assists with the routine maintenance and repair of traffic signal and street light equipment, to include basic programming of controllers. Inspect and troubleshoot signal systems and electrical components.
• Assists in projects for upgrading traffic signals and equipment.
• Responds to complaints regarding traffic signal problems, damaged or missing signs, taking appropriate action in repairing or replacing item, makes note of findings and reports to supervisor.
• Performs emergency repairs after normal duty hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Operates pickup trucks and elevating bucket trucks in the installation, maintenance, and repair of various equipment and facilities.

• Operates a variety of power construction equipment used in traffic department such as paint machines, tamper, jackhammers, cutting equipment, solder tools, detection devices, and electronic troubleshooting and repair devices.
• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• May serve on various employee committees, as required and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Traffic control operations, roadway construction & maintenance or public works field operations required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with low voltage electrical work required.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment in installing and maintaining traffic signs and pavement markings.
• Knowledge of electrical troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of traffic control standards (MUTCD).
• Ability to obtain basic knowledge of equipment, materials and methods used in maintenance and repair of traffic signal systems.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and equipment specifications with the ability to learn to read and comprehend schematics.
• Ability to work at heights up to 25 feet, standing in a raised bucket to repair, remove, or replace signal heads or other devices.
• Ability to work after hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather.
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all City department personnel and general public.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid state issued driver's license.
• Ability to obtain International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level I Traffic Signal Technician certification within 1 year of hire required.
• Ability to obtain International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Work Zone Safety certification within 1 year of hire required.

SUPERVISIONS RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Traffic Supervisor and City Engineer
SUPERVISION EXCERCISED

None.
Physical Demands & Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and hear, or reach with hands and arms from a standing position. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, kneel and use hands and fingers to handle feel or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, crouch or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pound and occasionally lift and/or move heavy objects up to 100 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and equipment and regularly works outdoors. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is frequently exposed to adverse weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, vibration, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

• The City of Hobbs will provide 80% to 90% Heath Insurance Coverage from Single to Family coverage.
• Employees are eligible for 100% short-term disability coverage provided by the City of Hobbs.
• Employer PERA contributions 14.8% for general, 28.775% for HPD, 30.9% for HFD.
• CDL pay - $6,000 per year (if applicable).
• PTO accruals start at 12 hours per month (144 hours per year) and progressively increase based on years of service to 20 hours per month (240 hours per year) at year 21.
• Bilingual Pay - $1,500 dollar incentive per year upon completion of yearly proficiency test.
• Education Incentive - ($1,000, $4,000, $6,000 dollars - Associates, Bachelor's, Masters; degree must be relevant to position and above the current minimum requirements of the held position).
• Longevity Pay - Begins at the completion of 10 years of service. Gradually increased.
• Retention Incentive - $600 incentive yearly with years 1-9 of completed service
• 13 Paid Holidays.
• Bereavement Leave - 5 days per calendar year per personnel rules guidelines.
• Military Leave - (120 hours per year for general, 183.75 per year for HPD, 360 hours per year for HFD).

01

How many years of experience do you have in traffic control operations, roadway construction and maintenance, or public work field operations?
02

Please describe in detail any type of experience you have in traffic control operations, roadway construction and maintenance, or public work field operations.
03

How many years of experience do you have with low voltage electrical work?
04

Please describe in detail any experience you have with low voltage electrical work?
05

Do you have the ability to obtain an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Technician certification within one (1) year from date of hire?
06

Do you have the ability to obtain an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Work Zone Safety certification within one (1) year from date of hire?
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