Field Supervisor (Traffic Operation)

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston’s Houston Public Works is seeking a Field Supervisor for Pavement Markings operations at 2200 Patterson St, Houston, TX 77007. Workdays are Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm, subject to change.

This role oversees installation, maintenance, and replacement of pavement markings, RPMs, and other traffic control devices to enhance roadway safety and mobility. The Field Supervisor will supervise field personnel, ensure compliance with MUTCD and city standards, maintain records, monitor

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Four years of progressively responsible work experience in the maintenance field.
• Requires a valid Texas driver’s license.
• Preference for Pavement Marking and Sign Maintenance experience.
• Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants per Executive Order 1-6.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pavement markings operations, including installation, maintenance, and replacement of markings, RPMs and other traffic control devices.
• Supervise daily field operations, ensuring work complies with MUTCD, City standards, and safety regulations.
• Plan, organize, assign, and review field personnel and contractor activities to ensure proper implementation and timely completion.
• Coordinate emergency response operations during hurricanes, flooding, severe weather, and other incidents to restore safe roadway operations.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Applications will be accepted from: All Persons Interested

Division/Section: Transportation and Drainage Operations/Traffic Operations

Reporting Location: 2200 Patterson St, Houston, TX 77007

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm *Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Field Supervisor supports the oversight of Houston Public Works Pavement Markings operations, including the installation, maintenance, and replacement of pavement markings, raised pavement markers (RPMs), and other traffic control devices that enhance roadway safety and mobility. The position is responsible for supervising daily field operations, ensuring work is performed in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), City standards, and all applicable safety regulations.

This position assists in the enforcement of Branch and Departmental policies, procedures, and operational standards. The Field Supervisor maintains monthly records and reports of scheduled and completed work activities, monitors productivity, ensures operational documentation is accurate and up to date, and provides recommendations for improving efficiency, quality, and customer service.

Responsibilities include planning, organizing, assigning, and reviewing the work of field personnel and contract maintenance activities to ensure proper implementation, quality control, regulatory compliance, and timely completion of projects. The Field Supervisor conducts field inspections, monitors contractor performance, verifies work quality, and ensures proper utilization of personnel, equipment, materials, and resources.

The position also plays a critical role in emergency response operations by coordinating personnel and equipment during hurricanes, flooding, severe weather, hazardous roadway conditions, traffic incidents, and other emergency events, while supporting rapid restoration of safe roadway operations in accordance with departmental emergency response plans.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items (up to 40 pounds) and/or very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis. There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture/wetness and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns.

This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier I Level.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a high school diploma or a GED.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Four years of progressively responsible work experience in the maintenance field are required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Requires a valid Texas driver’s license and compliance with the City of Houston’s policy on driving (AP 2-2).

Preference will be given to individuals with experience in Pavement Marking and Sign Maintenance experience.

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such people possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such people are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. The department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION

YES - If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Pay Grade: 17

All new recruits and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.