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TRANSPORTATION INCIDENT RESPONDER

City of Surprise, AZ
Surprise, AZ Other
POSTED ON 12/5/2025 CLOSED ON 12/22/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRANSPORTATION INCIDENT RESPONDER position at City of Surprise, AZ?

SUMMARY
The Transportation Incident Responder plays a critical frontline role in public safety, mobility, and emergency operations. Incumbents respond immediately to traffic incidents, hazardous road conditions, and other emergencies to support Public Safety, Traffic Management Centers (TMC), and the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The responder ensures roadway safety and the efficient movement of traffic using industry-standard protocols and specialized training.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED, and three (3) years of experience in roadway/highway maintenance, public safety (police, fire, EMS), towing, and/or emergency response. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.

Technical training in streets, utility infrastructure, or traffic control preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

  • Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Commercial Driver License (CDL), Class B or higher
  • Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid DOT Medical Certification Card
  • ATSSA Traffic Control Technician Certification
Must Obtain Within 6–12 Months of Hire:
  • Hazmat First Responder Awareness
  • ATSSA Flagger Certification
  • NIMS IS-700 and ICS-100 Courses
  • National Traffic Incident Management Responder
Preferred:
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification

SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

  • Fingerprinting
  • DOT Drug Screen
  • Criminal Background screening
  • Education & Experience Verification
  • E-Verify
  • 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.


The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work/life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays. For additional benefit information,

Salary : $26 - $38

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