Bridge Traffic Officer; A264012-8 Bridge II

General Summary

Directs traffic to ensure efficient bridge operations. Provides customer service, directs vehicles to toll booth lanes, and dispatches communications with toll collectors and supervisors.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Directs vehicles to toll booth lanes.
• Directs traffic flow at international bridges.
• Monitors accidents and irregularities in and around an assigned work area; reports accidents and acts of vandalism.
• Monitors export yards and assists customs in turning around traffic.
• Paints and repairs barricades; cleans traffic cones.
• Replaces traffic lights and toll gate barriers.
• Assists collector to back up cars or trucks from lanes.
• Assists in clearing accidents from toll lanes and bridge.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software.
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of the principles of directing traffic.
• Knowledge of traffic control procedures.

• Skill in organization and time management.
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Ability to identify various types of cargo.
• Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ability to make small repairs to traffic lights.
• Ability to clear accidents.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.

Position will have the following exposures:

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

• Never
  • Office or similar indoor environment
  • Construction site
  • Confined space
• Seldom
  • Warehouse environment
• Sometimes
  • Vehicles
• Often
  • Outdoor environment
  • Street environment (near moving traffic)

• Never
  • Individuals with known violent backgrounds
  • Communicable diseases
  • Moving mechanical parts
  • Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
• Seldom
  • Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Sometimes
  • Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Frequently
  • Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Often
  • Fumes or airborne particles
  • Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

• Never
  • Regional travel
  • National travel
  • International travel
• Sometimes
  • Local travel

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.
• 1 year general work experience and ability to complete an on the job training in traffic control within 3 months of employment.

• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in…