Manager of Traffic - Operations

City of Mesquite•Mesquite, TX

About The Position

The Manager of Traffic - Operations supervises, plans, and coordinates the activities and operations of the Signal and Sign Shop and Street Lighting Shop within the Traffic Engineering Division. The role coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies, contractors, and the public, and provides staff assistance to the Director of Public Works and the Traffic Engineer. General supervision is provided by the Director of Public Works. The position supervises Sign and Markings, and Signal and Street Lighting staff. The role oversees maintenance, installation, and operation of traffic control devices; street markings; and TxDOT-owned continuous highway lighting within City limits. It also manages the City’s radar speed trailer and speed display sign program and School Zone Flasher 2-way radio system. The position participates in budgeting, staff development, work planning, service improvements, contractor oversight, and the design of temporary or permanent traffic signal installations and upgrades. The work schedule is a 9/80 schedule: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with alternating Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A physical examination is not required for employment. Applicants with disabilities who meet job requirements and can perform the essential functions, independently or with reasonable accommodations, are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent; ten years of related work experience may be substituted for the degree.
Five years of increasingly responsible experience maintaining and repairing traffic signals and signs, including three years of supervisory or lead responsibility.
Valid Texas driver's license.

Responsibilities

Coordinate staffing and operational activities for the Signal and Sign Shop, including supervision of maintenance, installation, and operation of traffic control devices and oversight of street-marking painting.
Participate in developing and implementing shop goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; identify resource needs and recommend and implement procedures.
Select, train, motivate, and evaluate personnel; coordinate training; address deficiencies; and implement discipline and termination procedures.
Provide timely, accurate, and thorough performance reviews for supervised employees.
Direct, coordinate, and review shop work plans; resolve problems with staff; assign work and projects; monitor workflow; and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures.
Identify and implement technologies and improvements to service-delivery methods and procedures.
Design temporary or permanent traffic signal installations and signal upgrades, and assist with preparing specifications.
Participate in developing and administering program budgets; forecast staffing, equipment, materials, and supply needs; monitor and approve expenditures; and recommend adjustments.
Coordinate Street Lighting Shop staffing and operations, including maintenance and repair of TxDOT-owned continuous highway lighting within City limits.
Represent the City in overseeing and coordinating outside contractors; ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, and guidelines; and review payment requests for accuracy.
Manage the City radar speed trailer and speed display sign program, including selecting placement locations and placing and retrieving data from trailers and signs.
Manage the City School Zone Flasher 2-way radio system.
Coordinate shop work with other divisions, outside agencies, and organizations; provide staff assistance to the Director of Public Works; and assist with staff reports and correspondence.
Attend professional group meetings and stay current on trends and innovations in traffic signal and sign maintenance and repair.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.