Traffic Manager

This position is responsible for providing overall management of projects, programs, finances and work crews in the Traffic Group and the Signals Group.

Union Affiliation:Non-Union

Pay Grade 20: $87,977.00 - $98,179.00

Remote Tier 2: Up to one (1) day remote/week

• Provide management to:
  • Traffic Group:
    Responsible for Signs, Lines, Meters and Crossing Guards
  • Signals Group:
    Responsible for Traffic Signals and Warning Lights.
• Recruit, supervise, train, and evaluate crew performance, including but not limited to discipline, resolving conflicts, motivating employees and proper documentation of performance in accordance with the City of Burlington Comprehensive Personnel Policy Manual.
• Provide guidance and coaching to crews to promote to team philosophy and professionalism, including identifying opportunities for professional development
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Department and Division goals; communicate these goals to the crew and solicit feedback, in coordination with Division Director.
• Develop operations, maintenance and capital programs and evaluation metrics, in coordination with the Division Director.
• Manage and prioritize work tasks
• Manage the schedule for regular, seasonal and part time crews.
• Manage material and equipment resources.
• Monitor and document the day-to-day operations and long term programs.
• Prepare a variety of daily, monthly and year-end reports as they relate to these programs. Including but not limited to task management, cost projections, inventory control, budget performance, etc.
• Prepare requests for bid/contract documents for vendor services, including but not limited to, yearly contracts, special projects, equipment, maintenance, etc.
• Manage vendor contracts to ensure the use of the proper methods and materials and that the vendor maintains a safe worksite in compliance with City standards.
• layout and construction/installation of traffic signs, pavement markings and signals as designed by Tech Services or their consultants.
• Coordinate construction/installation with other departments/organizations (e.g. Police, Fire, Parks, CCTA, etc) and Dig Safe as needed.
• Assure adherence to quality standards established by department procedures, City regulations and state and industry standards.
• Facilitate daily safety meeting and ensure the City Safety Manual is followed. Review up- dates to VOSHA and DOT Traffic Standards.
• Act as “Ambassador” for DPW, carrying out work in a manner consistent with Department Mission and Vision.
• Identify and coordinate truck servicing with Fleet Manager.
• Oversee the completion of work orders including billing functions and solve related problems as required.
• Maintain database to ensure yearly accurate measurement of installed assets including but not limited to signs, lines and signal equipment.
• Monitor daily job progression, manage fieldwork, solve problems related to field conflicts.
• Coordinate and staff the City’s Crossing Guard program.

• Performs other duties as required.

• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• High school diploma or equivalent and six (6) years of related experience in management of traffic related construction, with at least three (3) years’ experience in supervision of others required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of VOSHA and DOT Traffic Standards.
• Ability to obtain a valid Vermont State CDL Class B Driver’s License within 6 months of employment.
• Knowledge of departmental, divisional, City and state policies, procedures and regulations affecting area of…