TRAFFIC TECHNICIAN

Job Posting

The following position is available with the City of Lafayette. If you are interested in
being considered for this position, applications are ONLY available on-line –
work4lafayette.in.gov

The application deadline is 4:30 pm April 15, 2026

Available with the City Engineering Department:

POSITION:
Traffic Technician

LOCATION:
Traffic Improvement
2208 N 9th St
Lafayette, IN 47904

HOURS:
M-F 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. On call duty required.

SALARY RANGE:
$1963.51-2257.05 bi-weekly

DUTIES:
Performing signal, sign and marking maintenance work including, but not limited to

repairing damaged signals and/or signs, carrying out regular maintenance on all traffic

control devices. Maintain, service and troubleshoot ATMS (Advanced Traffic Signal

Maintenance System), Centracs operated signal system. Includes programming, system

monitoring, assessment and PM planning. Completing such painting activities as curb

painting, center lines, lane dividers and arrows. Installing Thermoplastic markings.

Installing or inspection of new traffic control devices when required. Making and

installing signs as required. Conduct traffic counts for studies and surveys. Inventorying

shop equipment and materials, conducting inventories of signs, signals and markings in

the field. Performing such other maintenance work as trimming trees, cleaning shop,

cleaning paint equipment and maintaining trucks. Barricading streets to traffic for special

events. Snow removal. Performs related Essential/Non-Essential functions as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must have high school diploma or equivalent plus related experience. Associate degree,

college level course work or equivalent training program preferred. A valid commercial

driver’s license is required. Ability to safely operate light to heavy trucks. Ability to

safely use a variety of hand tools and test equipment used in completing work

assignments. Ability to use telephone, calculator and computer. Thorough knowledge of

electrical and solid state components used in Traffic Control Devices. Computer skills

MicroSoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access), Centracs ATMS Software, Work

Order System software. Thorough knowledge of the methods, practices and materials

used in signal, sign maintenance and pavement markings. Working knowledge of basic

skills, i.e. electrical and carpentry needed to complete assignments. Working knowledge

of occupational hazards and safety precautions in assigned areas. Ability to perform in-

house projects to include, but not limited to sign and signal maintenance and construction

and installing pavement markings. Ability to work without supervision. Ability to

perform duties on an on-call twenty-four (24) hour basis. Ability to deal with the public

cheerfully

The City of Lafayette is an Equal Opportunity Employer