Sr Traffic Technician

The City of Littleton is seeking an experienced Senior Traffic Technician to join our Public Works & Utilities Department. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled traffic professional who enjoys working outdoors, troubleshooting complex systems, and taking on a diverse range of projects that directly improve the safety and mobility of our community.

As a Senior Traffic Technician, you will play a key role in the operation, maintenance, and advancement of the city’s transportation infrastructure. Your work will span traffic signals, vehicle detection systems, signs, pavement markings, communications networks, lighting, and traffic control devices.

This position is ideal for someone with municipal traffic experience who enjoys variety, works well independently and as part of a team, and takes pride in solving technical problems in the field.

About the City of Littleton

The City of Littleton is a vibrant community consistently recognized as one of America’s Best Small Cities, and a top destination for families. Discover some of the remarkable things Littleton has to offer at VisitLittleton.org. With its historic and lively downtown, diverse shopping and dining options, and an extensive network of parks and trails, Littleton boasts a prime location just south of Denver and a short drive to the majestic Rocky Mountains and Colorado ski country. The City of Littleton offers excellent benefits and perks to its employees. For more details, please refer to the 2026 Benefit Guide.

The City of Littleton believes in attracting and retaining the best talent and its strategies include offering competitive pay and investing in employee growth and development opportunities.

In addition to your application, please submit a cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for this position with the City of Littleton.

Hiring pay range $37.33 - $39.29 per hour

This full-time position is non-exempt per FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.

Application Deadline: This posting will close at 11:59 pm on September 27, 2026.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs skilled work in the construction, installation, and maintenance of traffic signal control equipment. Equipment includes but is not limited to:

  • A variety of CCTV PTZ (pan/tilt/zoom) and detection cameras

  • Traffic cabinets 

  • Traffic controllers and MMUs (multifunction monitoring units)

  • Traffic signal heads, pedestrian heads, and pedestrian buttons

  • Traffic network switches and devices

  • Wireless spread spectrum network radios

  • Lighting equipment including luminaire street/overhead lighting, school flasher beacons, school zone safety flashers, and pedestrian push button activated systems  

• Performs technical underground locating of traffic, electric, and fiber facilities as a Tier 1 member of the Utility Notification Center of Colorado (UNCC). 

• Monitors performance of traffic devices utilizing features of computerized master control software (Econolite Centracs).  

• Installs and maintains fiber optic communications cables and wireless communications equipment.  

• Designs, fabricates, installs, and maintains signs including traffic signs, electronic speed limit signs, signposts, temporary special event signage, and other city signs using computer-aided design software, plotter, and pressure sensitive sheeting according to regulations and specifications contained in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). 

• Responsible for layout and installation of crosswalk markings, lane markings, and symbols using thermoplastic, paint, and tape.  

• Ability to construct and maintain solar and hard-wired signals, including diagnosing traffic signal malfunctions, NEMA cabinet issues, and completing minor wiring changes, as necessary, inside the traffic signal cabinet, and the UPS battery backup system. Ability to diagnose and repair multiple vehicle detection types including loops, cameras, and radar.  

• Ability to layout road markings and operate street striping equipment to apply paint that serves as markings for traffic lane separation, turn lane pockets and bicycle lanes, and operates and performs regular maintenance on paint truck.

• Willingness to learn and apply MUTCD standards for signing, signals, and all traffic control.  

• Assists with special projects including quarterly traffic signal surveys, vehicle counts using a variety of counters, and other traffic duties as required, such as: clearing visual obstructions surrounding traffic signs; tree trimming; pilot project and quick build installations of safety equipment, installation and setup of variable message boards, and traffic control assistance on city projects.  

• Street maintenance and snow removal activities include, but are not limited to, operating a utility or single or tandem axle dump truck to plow snow, applying sand and salt to roadways, and hauling materials and supplies. 

• Responsible for entering work and updating assets in city’s asset management system (Cartegraph). 

• Performs operator's maintenance daily, or as otherwise required, for all assigned vehicles and equipment.  

• Performs other similar assignments and projects, as required.

• May serve as an Emergency Worker.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school diploma or equivalent; and 

• Five (5) years of experience with installing and maintaining traffic signals, signs, and pavement markings, or working in roadways/traffic control; or 

• An equivalent combination of education, training and work experience that produces the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position may be considered. 

• Expert in signal repair, trouble shooting, and maintenance. 

• IMSA Traffic Signal Senior Field Technician III Certification.

• IMSA Signs & Pavement Marking Technician II Certification.

• IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician Certification required with 6 months of employment.

• Proficient knowledge of and ability to apply MUTCD standards.

• Proficient ability to diagnose and perform signal maintenance.

• Proficiency in the layout and appropriate use of signage and road markings.

• Flagger Certification required within 6 months of employment.  

• Additional IMSA or equivalent certifications in a related field (IMSA classes or other classes related to the job requirements are paid for by the city).

• Must have a valid driver’s license.

• Must have a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment (paid for by city).  

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, motor vehicle records check, Department of Transportation drug screen, and DOT physical. 

• Must learn and follow all city safety procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: 

• Strong analytical and technical skills with ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment.

• Intermediate to advanced computer skills including standard Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn and utilize asset management and other job specific applications.  

• Ability to effectively operate assigned vehicles and equipment.  

• Excellent communication skills and ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers at all levels.

• Commitment to providing excellent customer service for both internal and external customers.  

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, providing assistance, expertise, and sharing information with others, working toward solutions.  

• Flexibility and adaptability to quickly changing priorities; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a calm, organized manner. 

• Attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to create and maintain traffic signal operation and maintenance records, and related documents to perform the essential functions of the position.  

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of traffic signal, traffic sign, and traffic striping and marking installation, operation, maintenance, and repair.    

• Knowledge of traffic control devices as regulated and specified in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) published by the United States Department of Transportation-Federal Highway Administration. 

• Knowledge of principles and practices of hand and power tool operation and the skill and ability to apply that knowledge to perform the essential functions of the position.  

• Sign manufacturing experience. 

• Electrical experience not required but a positive skill to possess.  

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: 

• Requires the ability to work in adverse weather conditions.

• Outdoor work activities include exposure to dusts, vehicle fumes, and exhausts; occasional exposure to mists, gases, poor ventilation; equipment vibration; vehicle and equipment noise occasionally reaching 125 decibels of unprotected noise exposure (the use of hearing protection devices to reduce noise exposure to permissible OSHA levels is mandatory); exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards; working on high, exposed worksites; exposure to radiant energy and burn hazards; exposure to toxic and caustic chemicals; exposure to paints, thinners, epoxy compounds, and glues. The wearing of protective gloves and eye safety goggles is mandatory while operating equipment or performing job duties that present eye and hand injury hazards.  

• Other physical activities include lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 75 pounds with or without assistance.  

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED:   

• Traffic bucket truck, pick-up truck, single and tandem axle dump trucks, including those with lifts or snowplows, street striping truck, front end loader, forklift, and skid steer. 

• Machinery including walk-behind line striper, propane torches, power saws, drills, concrete saw, gas powered post hole drivers, air compressor, jackhammer, scarifier, core drill, oxyacetylene torch, pressure washer, and related power tools.  

• Two-way vehicle radio, telephone, hand tools, manual post hole drivers, hand pushed rollers, and personal computer.  

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Littleton is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and intends to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants regardless of age 40 and over, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, military status, or any other status protected by applicable law, and to hire and retain the best-qualified individuals without regard to any of these factors. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on a protected class. 

The City of Littleton will consider reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and employment. Applicants and employees can request an accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 303-795-3857 or emailing [email protected].

Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace

The City of Littleton is committed to the health and safety of all its employees. To ensure a safe and productive work environment the city prohibits the use, sale, dispensation, manufacture, distribution or possession of alcohol, drugs, controlled substances or drug paraphernalia on any city premises or worksites. No employee shall report to work or be at work with alcohol or with any detectable amount of prohibited drugs in the employee's system. A detectable amount refers to the standards generally used in workplace drug & alcohol testing. This prohibition specifically includes marijuana, and decriminalized psychedelics whether used for medical purposes or obtained legally under state law.