Manager of Traffic - Operations

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.

in Mesquite, TX seeks a supervisor to plan, coordinate, and oversee the Signal and Sign Shop and Street Lighting shop within the Traffic Engineering Division; to coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public; and to provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Director of Public Works and the Traffic Engineer.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent required.
• Five years supervisory experience in traffic signals and signage.
• Experience maintaining and repairing traffic signal systems.
• Valid Texas driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate signal and sign shop operations.
• Oversee maintenance, installation, and repair of traffic control devices.
• Develop goals, budgets, and policies for the shops.
• Coordinate with other divisions and outside agencies.
• Act as City representative with contractors.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Project coordination

Traffic signal maintenance

Communication skills

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Salary: (Depending on qualifications)

To supervise, plan and coordinate the activities and operations of the Signal and Sign Shop and Street Lighting shop within the Traffic Engineering Division; to coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public; and to provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Director of Public Works and the Traffic Engineer.

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SUPERVISION

General supervision is provided by the Director of Public Works. Responsible for supervision of Sign and Markings, and Signal and Street Lighting Staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
2. Coordinate the organization, staffing, and operational activities for signal and sign shop to include supervising the maintenance, installation and operation of all traffic control devices; oversee the painting of all street markings.
3. Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the signal and sign shop and street lighting shop; identify resource needs; recommend and implement policies and procedures.
4. Select, train, motivate and evaluate signal and sign shop and street lighting shop personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures. Provide timely, accurate and thorough Performance Reviews for supervised employees.
5. Direct, coordinate and review the work plan for the signal and sign shop and street lighting shop; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities and projects; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
6. Identify new technologies and other opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.
7. Design temporary and or permanent traffic signal installations and signal upgrades and assist in preparing specifications.
8. Participate in the development and administration of the signal and sign shop and street lighting shop program budgets; forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary.
9. Coordinate the organization, staffing, and operational activities for street lighting shop, to include supervising the maintenance and repair of all TxDOT owned continuous highway lighting within the City limits.
10. Act as the City's representative in overseeing and coordinating the work of outside contractors; ensure adherence to contract plans, specifications and guidelines; and review requests for payment for accuracy.
11. Manage City radar speed trailer and speed display sign program; identify locations for trailer placement and place and retrieve data from radar speed trailers and signs.
12. Manage City School Zone Flasher 2-way radio system.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordinate signal and sign shop and street lighting shop work with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations; provide staff assistance to the Director of Public Works; assist in preparing and presenting staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
2. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of traffic signal and sign maintenance and repair.
3. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

An Associate's Degree or equivalent required.

Ten (10) years of related work experience can be substituted for the degree.

EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in maintaining and repairing traffic signals and signs including three years of supervisory or lead responsibility.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid Texas driver's license.

WORK SCHEDULE

9/80 Schedule, Monday thru Thursday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm, alternating Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.