Traffic Signs and Markings Maintenance Supervisor

Traffic Signs And Pavement Markings Supervisor

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Application Deadline : October 21, 2025

Compensation Details : Full Pay Range 77,417.60 - 112,153.60 Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range. This is a full-time salaried position.

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Benefit Eligibility Group : Non Union (30+ Hours)

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Job Description Summary : Under general direction, supervise employees and manage maintenance operations related to the installation, maintenance, operation, and upgrade of the City's traffic signs and pavement markings, and to perform related duties as required.

Job Description :

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Manages maintenance operations related to the installation, maintenance, operation, and upgrade of the City's traffic signs, and pavement markings including the following :

• Using general direction provided by the Transportation Operations Engineer, generate precise electronic work orders directing the installation of new signs or pavement markings and the replacement of existing signs or pavement markings, in accordance with city, state and federal guidelines.
• Assist the Transportation Operations Engineer in analyzing the condition and placement of traffic signs and pavement markings to establish and prioritize installation and / or modification due to projects or changing conditions, maintenance, and repair needs. Incorporate these prioritized needs into both short-range and long-range work plans for the Sign Shop and for contractors working for the Sign Shop.
• Address resident and employee concerns, responding to complaints, mediating discussions between the public, staff, and other City employees as necessary. Communicate appropriately and effectively with the public and with fellow employees and peers using e-mail, telephone, written correspondence and direct contact.
• Assist Transportation staff in executing the annual street overlay project. Provide cost estimates per each identified location, order & house materials and distribute to sub-contractors. Review all pavement markings to ensure installation per city and manufacturers standards. Perform final inspection and verify quantities.
• Solicite bids and hire contractors to provide related services. Manage all signing or pavement marking contracted work to ensure installation per city and manufacturers standards.
• Coordinate with county and state agencies and / or private entities to resolve multi-jurisdictional signing or striping issues. Manage the City of Boulder / Colorado Department of Transportation traffic control device maintenance contract.
• Assist the Transportation Operations Engineer in the creation and implementation of city of Boulder specific traffic control device standards and operational practices. Ensure that these standards and practices are implemented when issuing work orders.
• Assist the Transportation Operations Engineer in the development and review of plans and specifications for the installation and upgrade of traffic signs and markings, as a result of capital projects, large maintenance projects or planning and development review proposals.
• Respond to all claims related to the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices. Work directly with the City Attorney's Office to determine financial impact and recover damages to traffic control devices.

Supervise and manage traffic signs and markings maintenance crews as described in the supervisory paragraph below. More specifically, this includes the following :

Monitor employee work to pinpoint problems and to ensure safe and efficient work and a quality work product. Facilitates good communication with employees. This includes giving information and getting feedback, listening to and respecting input, encouraging participation of employees in conversations, and confronting and directly dealing with employees when issues arise. Involve employees in decision-making processes by seeking employees' ideas and input; encouraging employees to be productive and to produce high quality work; and recognizing and working with differences between employees and their work styles. Ensure crewmembers are adequately trained in the required technical skills and proper equipment operation.

Responsible for administrative duties including the following :

Other :

The City of Boulder is committed to hiring employees who provide excellent customer service. Our employees act with a high level of integrity and take responsibility for their words and actions.

City of Boulder employees strive to respect and appreciate each individual's differences, and to work effectively with all people and their diverse backgrounds. We support candid and honest interactions which respect other points of view and are sensitive to communication differences. We achieve organizational goals through inclusive problem-solving, planning, and decision making. Community partnerships are included in this effort.

All City supervisors are responsible for understanding and enforcing relevant collective bargaining agreements and Management policies; hiring and firing supervised employees or making related recommendations; ensuring employees are trained initially and on an ongoing basis, as needed; providing appropriate feedback to employees by monitoring day-to-day performance; completing performance evaluations on time; correcting problems in employee work habits or performance in a timely manner; prioritizing and scheduling work functions and vacations; ensuring adherence to established safety standards; ensuring the timely completion and submission of all paperwork required by the City to process employee transactions, insurance or injury claims, etc.; maintaining related records; and ensuring the accuracy of reported time use.

Minimum Qualifications