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.

• 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.

• Modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software
• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Principles of directing traffic
• Traffic control procedures

• Organization and time management
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Identify various types of cargo
• Independent decision making in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Make small repairs to traffic lights
• Clear accidents
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Maintain good planning and organizational skills
• Take and follow directions from supervisor
• Give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff
• Perform strenuous work and routine work
• Maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record
• Project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing in English and orally in Spanish
• Comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures
• Maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position

Physical Effort Requirements 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.

Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments:

• Office or similar indoor environment
• Construction site
• Confined space

• Warehouse environment

• Vehicles

• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)

Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements:

• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Communicable diseases
• Moving mechanical parts
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

• Individuals who are hostile or irate

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)

• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

• Fumes or airborne particles
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Position will require the employee to travel:

• Regional travel
• National travel
• International travel

• Local travel

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency
• 1 year general work experience and ability to complete 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 safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at  two days prior to the scheduled…