Traffic Signal Specialist

Traffic Signal Specialist

Salary

$58,644.00 - $73,306.00 Annually

Location

Missouri City, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

B25P-715

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Division

STREETS/DRAINAGE/TRAFFIC CONTROL

Opening Date

09/08/2026

Closing Date

9/11/2026 11:00 AM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Definition

The City of Missouri City, known as the "Show Me City," is seeking aTraffic Signal Specialist. This is a full-time position in the City's Public Works Department. This person is responsible for installing, repairing, monitoring, maintaining, operating, and reporting on the City's Intelligent Transportation System (ITS).

Reporting Relationship:Traffic Operations Manager

Examples of Work

• Assists in the development and implementation of Divisional Goals and Objectives to meet the Departmental Mission.
• Performs administrative duties, including budget development and contract administration.
• Supervises contractors by processing work requests and job orders, assigning work duties, monitoring work duty purchases,approving timesheets, completing accident reports, and implementing policies and procedures.
• Responsible for assisting in the overall operation and maintenance of the City's Traffic Management Center.
• Reviews and makes recommendations on technical improvements, procedures, or protocols to continuously improve traffic signal timing, phasing, construction, and communications.
• Reviews and approves recommended changes and/or improvements to traffic operations.
• Provides assistance with Project Management and Contract Administration and Management for various operational and capital improvement programs, including Traffic Signal Upgrades and Repairs, Traffic Studies, Mobility Coordination, Traffic Calming, Traffic Impact Analysis, Intelligent Transportation Systems, and Plan Review.
• Performs the duties of the Traffic Operations Manager in their absence.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Subject to 24-hour recall.

Education, Experience, or Certification

• High school diploma
• Associate's degree in Traffic Management, Engineering, Logistics, or Physical Distribution from an accredited college or university preferred
• Minimum of six (6) years of relevant traffic operations experience required
• International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level II Certification required

EMPLOYEE BENEFITSThe City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work, and play. Working for the City offers dual rewards: giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of residents. With over 300 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient, and responsive service. We value our employees as our most important resource and offer one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages in Texas.

BENEFITSMedical Plans (Three Options)

• UnitedHealthcare - Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)

• Plan Type: High Deductible Medical Health Plan

• Provider: UnitedHealthcare

• Deductibles:

• Single: $2,000 annually

• Family: $4,000 annually

• Out-of-Pocket Maximums:

• Single: $4,000 annually

• Family: $8,000 annually

• Additional Details:

• Employee pays dependent premiums

• Contact HR/OD for a benefits summary, rates, and more details

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Provider: H.S.A. Bank

• Features:

• Use for qualified medical, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical expenses

• Contribution Limits:

• Employee only: $4,300 (IRS Limit)

• Employee & Family: $8,550 (IRS Limit)

• Catch-up (age 55+): $1,000

• City Contributions:

• Employee only: $1,250

• Employee & Family: $2,250

• Unused balances roll over and the account belongs to the employee

• PPO Plan

• Provider: UnitedHealthcare

• Deductibles:

• Single: $1,000 annually

• Family: $2,000 annually

• Out-of-Pocket Maximums:

• Single: $3,000 annually

• Family: $6,000 annually

• Prescription Drug Co-pays:

• Generic: $10

• Preferred: $40

• Non-Preferred: $80

• HMO Plan

• Provider: UnitedHealthcare

• Deductibles:

• Single: $1,000 annually

• Family: $2,000 annually

• Out-of-Pocket Maximums:

• Single: $4,000 annually

• Family: $8,000 annually

• Prescription Drug Co-pays:

• Generic: $10

• Preferred: $45

• Non-Preferred: $80

Dental Plans (Two Options)

• DHMO Plan

• Provider: UnitedHealthcare

• Features:

• No deductible

• No annual maximum

• Member co-pay depends on the procedure

• PPO Plan

• Provider: UnitedHealthcare

• Features:

• $1,500 per person annual maximum

• $1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum

Vision

• Provider: UnitedHealthcare

• Features:

• No deductible

Life Insurance

• Provider: Ochs Securian Financial

• Coverage:

• $50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City)

• $10,000 Group Term Life for Spouse (Paid by the City)

• Supplemental Life Insurance: Up to $500,000

Flexible Spending Account

• Provider: Flores

• Features:

• Pre-tax Medical Spending Account

• Pre-tax Dependent Care Account

Supplemental Insurance Policies

• Provider: Aflac

• Accident

• Cancer

• Heart/Stroke

• Intensive Care

• Short-Term Disability

• Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)

• Statewide retirement system

• 7% employee contribution

• City contributes 2 to 1

• Visit TMRS for more information

Optional Deferred Compensation

• 457 Plan and ROTH-457B available through MissionSquare

Other Benefits

Holidays

• 13 paid holidays per calendar year:

• New Year's Day

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• Good Friday

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Friday after Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Eve

• Christmas Day

• One additional floating holiday for regular, full-time employees

Vacation

• Earned based on years of service:

• 0-5 years: 14 days

• 6 years: 15 days

• 7 years: 16 days

• 8 years: 17 days

• 9 years: 18 days

• 10-14 years: 19 days

• 15 years or more: 20 days

• Employees working a 24-hour shift, including sleeping time, will have each shift counted as two 12-hour days.

Sick Leave

• 6 days per calendar year with unlimited accrual.

Educational Reimbursement

• With prior approval of the employees supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employees current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions. This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better. The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year. Contact the Citys HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Provider: Alliance Work Partners

• 8 free counseling visits per family member, per issue, per year.

Wellness Program

• Free/reduced health screenings, health fairs, and free memberships to the Tennis & Recreation Center.

Fun Benefits

• Annual events like the Employee Thanksgiving Luncheon, Christmas Holiday Party, and Public Service Recognition Week.

01

Do you possess a high school diploma or an equivalent or higher level of education?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you currently possess an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level II Certification?

• Yes
• No

03

Have you supervised contractors or outside vendors performing traffic signal or transportation-related work?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of relevant traffic operations experience do you have?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2-3 years
• 4-5 years
• 6-9 years
• 10 or more years

Required Question

Employer City of Missouri City

Address 1522 Texas Parkway

Missouri City, Texas, 77489

Phone (281) 403-8500

Website http://missouricitytx.gov