Superintendent-Traffic

Spring Hill, City of (TN); Spring Hill (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Spring Hill is seeking a skilled, full-time exempt professional to manage the Traffic Department’s daily operations under the Public Works Director. This leadership role focuses on safe, efficient movement of vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists in the City, supervising signal crews, and coordinating maintenance activities.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in traffic signal operations and 3+ years of supervisory experience, with strong MUTCD knowledge and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience in traffic signal operations.
• 3 years supervisory or leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of traffic control devices, signal systems, MUTCD standards.
• Ability to read plans, specifications, and technical diagrams.
• Valid driver’s license; IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I & II/Work Zone Traffic Control certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of traffic signals, signage, striping and traffic crews.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee traffic signal contractors.
• Repair and maintain traffic signals, signs and pavement markings.
• Coordinate traffic control plans for jobs related to the repair and maintenance of traffic signals, signs, and pavement markings.
• Inspect traffic signal work to ensure it is completed safely, fully, and in compliance with local, state and federal standards.
• Assist with budgeting, cost estimates, purchasing and long-range planning.
• Monitor equipment and material inventory and coordinate reordering when necessary.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, utilities, and law enforcement on traffic related projects.
• Ensure compliance with MUTCD, OSHA, and department safety procedures.
• Maintain records, reports, and documentation related to traffic maintenance and operations.
• Support after-hours response for traffic signal outages, storm damage, and emergency traffic issues.

Skills

Traffic signal operations

Supervisory experience

MUTCD standards

Reading plans/diagrams

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I & II/Work Zone Traffic Control certification

Tools

Signal system knowledge

Job description

This is a skilled, full-time exempt position under the direct supervision of the Public Works Director. This position will manage and oversee the daily operations of the Spring Hill Traffic Department. This position is responsible for promoting the safe and efficient movement of vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists throughout the City, supervise traffic signal staff, coordinating traffic signal maintenance activities, ensure compliance with local, state, and federal traffic regulations, and collaborate with City officials on traffic planning and public safety initiatives.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, repeated or a logical assignment to this class.

• Supervise daily operations of traffic signals, signage, striping and traffic crews.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee traffic signal contractors.
• Repair and maintain traffic signals, signs and pavement markings.
• Coordinate traffic control plans for jobs related to the repair and maintenance of traffic signals, signs, and pavement markings.
• Inspect traffic signal work to ensure it is completed safely, fully, and in compliance with local, state and federal standards.
• Assist with budgeting, cost estimates, purchasing and long-range planning.
• Monitor equipment and material inventory and coordinate reordering when necessary.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, utilities, and law enforcement on traffic related projects.
• Ensure compliance with MUTCD, OSHA, and department safety procedures.
• Maintain records, reports, and documentation related to traffic maintenance and operations.
• Support after-hours response for traffic signal outages, storm damage, and emergency traffic issues.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in traffic signal operations.
• 3 years supervisory or leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of traffic control devices, signal systems, MUTCD standards.
• Ability to read plans, specifications, and technical diagrams.
• Valid driver's license required. IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I & II/Work Zone Traffic Control certification required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

ENVIROMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed both in the field and in a municipal operations environment. The employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions, electrical hazards, moving traffic, construction zones, heights, and heavy equipment. This position may require rotating on-call duties and response during storms, power outages, and other emergencies.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

The City of Spring Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please email Human Resources at [e-mail].