Field Supervisor (Traffic Operation)

Division/Section: Transportation and Drainage Operations/Traffic Operations
Reporting Location: 2200 Patterson St, Houston, TX 77007

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm
*Subject to change

About the role

The Field Supervisor supports the oversight of Houston Public Works Pavement Markings operations, including the installation, maintenance, and replacement of pavement markings, raised pavement markers (RPMs), and other traffic control devices that enhance roadway safety and mobility.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily field operations, ensuring work is performed in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), City standards, and all applicable safety regulations.
• Assist in the enforcement of Branch and Departmental policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Maintain monthly records and reports of scheduled and completed work activities, monitor productivity, ensure operational documentation is accurate and up to date, and provide recommendations for improving efficiency, quality, and customer service.
• Plan, organize, assign, and review the work of field personnel and contract maintenance activities to ensure proper implementation, quality control, regulatory compliance, and timely completion of projects.
• Conduct field inspections, monitor contractor performance, verify work quality, and ensure proper utilization of personnel, equipment, materials, and resources.
• Play a critical role in emergency response operations by coordinating personnel and equipment during hurricanes, flooding, severe weather, hazardous roadway conditions, traffic incidents, and other emergency events.
• Support rapid restoration of safe roadway operations in accordance with departmental emergency response plans.

Working Conditions

• Routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items (up to 40 pounds) and/or very long periods of walking on rough surfaces.
• Routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture/wetness, and air pollution.
• May involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises, and minor burns.
• This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier I Level.

Requirements

• High school diploma or a GED.
• Four years of progressively responsible work experience in the maintenance field.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and compliance with the City of Houston’s policy on driving (AP 2-2).

Preferences

• Experience in Pavement Marking and Sign Maintenance.
• Eligible veteran applicants provided they possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position and are among the most qualified candidates.

This position is subject to random drug testing and, if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
Pay Grade: 17