Traffic Systems Crewleader

Fort Worth, United States

Pay Range: $26.57/hr. - $33.21/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Friday, October 22, 2025

Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday, 6:30 am – 3:00 pm; some evening/weekend work required.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, and Professional Development Opportunities. Find Out More!

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Traffic Systems Crewleader job is available with the City of Fort Worth, Transportation & Public Works, Transportation Management. This division is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining the streetlights, pavement markings, and sign system for the city. The section is seeking a Crewleader to install, repair, and maintain traffic systems.

This position requires working outside standard business hours and in outdoor environments. On-call duty is required of everyone and is on a rotating basis. You may be called out after hours, when not on-call, to assist in an emergency situation. There may be occasions when working overtime is mandatory to complete a special project.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED with additional specialized training related to traffic control systems and equipment
Four (4) years of experience in the installation and repair of traffic signals and light systems
Valid Texas Driver's License
Possession of a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire date
Possession of or ability to obtain IMSA (International Municipal Signal Association) Level 1 Roadway Lighting certificate within 12 months of hire date
Must pass Drug Screen and Physical

Preferred Qualifications:

Software knowledge (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
Electrical licenses or certifications (journeyman electrical license)
Crane/Rigging certification or work experience

The Traffic Systems Crew Leader job responsibilities include:

Installing, repairing, and maintaining streetlight system for the city
Prioritizing, assigns, leads, reviews and participates in the work of subordinate employees responsible for street lighting system
Monitors and evaluate the quality, responsiveness, efficiency and effectiveness of street lighting repair and installations
Prepare reports on operations and activities
Document and track labor, equipment, and materials in VUEworks for all repairs completed.
Train subordinates on basic electrical knowledge and theory

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and intense noises.

Medium work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects

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Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.

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