Manager of Traffic - Operations

Manager of Traffic - Operations

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Service Center - 1101 E. Main Street, Mesquite, TX

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2700027

Department

Engineering

Division

Traffic Engineering

Opening Date

10/22/2026

Closing Date

11/22/2026 4:00 PM Central

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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

• All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Identify new technologies and other opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.
• Design temporary and or permanent traffic signal installations and signal upgrades and assist in preparing specifications.
• 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.
• 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.
• Act as the Citys 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.
• 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.
• Manage City School Zone Flasher 2-way radio system.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

An Associates 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 drivers 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position does not require a physical for employment.

Applicants with disabilities meeting the job requirements and capable of performing the essential functions of the job, either on their own or with reasonable accommodations, are encouraged to apply.

Full Time Employees:

The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans: High Deductible Medical Plan, Dental HMO Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance.

The City is self-insured and offers a choice of two medical plans: HSA, and High Deductible Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the Citys self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy.

The City offers three dental plan options: a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.

The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee.

Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees: Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term Disability

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.

Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.

For more information about the City of Mesquites employee benefits, please visit: http://www.cityofmesquite.com/hrbenefits

01

Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.

• Less than High School completion
• High School or GED equivalency
• Technical or Community College attendance
• Technical School completion
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Ph.D.
• Juris Doctorate

02

Indicate the level of experience in maintaining and repairing traffic signals and signs.

• No experience
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• more than 10 years

03

Indicate the number of years experience you have in a supervisory or lead role. PLEASE NOTE: YEARS OF EXPERIENCE MUST BE REFLECTED IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF THE APPLICATION.

• No experience
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• more than 5 years

04

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

05

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: If you are a current City of Mesquite employee, have you been employed in your current position with the City of Mesquite for at least 3 months? Please indicate the option that best represents your current status.

• No, I do NOT work for the City of Mesquite
• Yes, I am a current seasonal employee with the City of Mesquite
• Yes, I have been in my current City position as a fulltime/parttime employee for at least 3 months
• No, I have NOT been in my current City of Mesquite position as a fulltime/parttime employee for 3 months

Required Question

Employer City of Mesquite

Address 1515 N Galloway Ave

Mesquite, Texas, 75149

Phone 9722166218

Website http://www.cityofmesquite.com