Traffic Crew Chief - City

City of Oklahoma City • Oklahoma City, OK

18h • $45,226 - $70,199 • Onsite

About The Position

This position fills a current vacancy in the Streets and Drainage Maintenance Division of the City of Oklahoma City’s Public Works Department. The Traffic Crew Chief is a lead worker who may be assigned to various work sections. The employee is responsible for the vehicles and equipment used and the work performed by the crew, applying knowledge and skills acquired on the job. The position operates vehicles and equipment to install, repair, and maintain street markings, traffic-control signs, and signal devices, and ensures that safety regulations and procedures are followed at the job site. The employee transports workers and equipment to job sites upon verbal or written instructions, completes daily work orders and reports, and may answer public questions about crew work or explain departmental policies and functions. Work may be reviewed through supervisory inspection, activity-report analysis, and citizen satisfaction.

Requirements

• Knowledge and skill in traffic-control-device functions, including street marking, sign installation, sign fabrication, and signal maintenance and installation, as outlined in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow safety procedures, practices, and regulations.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and vehicles used for traffic-control-device and pavement-marking maintenance and installation.
• Ability to use tools, work aids, and equipment for assigned work.
• Ability to install, repair, and maintain traffic-control devices.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to supervise.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Ability to record information accurately.
• Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Lead a work crew and take responsibility for the crew’s work, vehicles, and equipment.
• Drive and operate vehicles and equipment used to install, repair, and maintain street markings, traffic-control signs, and signal devices.
• Know and enforce safety regulations and procedures related to the crew and equipment at job sites.
• Transport workers and equipment to job sites following verbal or written instructions.
• Complete daily work orders and reports.
• Answer public questions about crew work and explain departmental policies and functions when needed.
• Install, repair, and maintain traffic-control devices and pavement markings.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• The City contributes an average of $22,000 annually toward benefits and retirement.
• Comprehensive support for health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed