Traffic Maintenance Supervisor - City of Bessemer

TARGET CLOSE DATE:

09/19/2025

PAY GRADE:

Grade 20

TYPE:

Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

The City of Bessemer is seeking a well-qualified, motivated Traffic Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the traffic signs and marking facility, which includes the installation, painting and maintenance of traffic signs and street surface markings. They direct and schedule inspections and maintenance of traffic signs, striping, and markings including cleaning signs, clearing brush and debris that obstruct the visibility of traffic control devices, inspecting markings and signs for visibility, etc. Individuals in this job class are also responsible for evaluating the need for supplies, equipment, and services and procuring needed equipment. Their work assignments are received both in terms of broad objectives as well as through specific work assignments through work orders. Their work is reviewed through periodic inspections and review of reports by Traffic Maintenance Superintendent and is checked for completeness and compliance with professional standards.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The City of Bessemer provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is listed below:

Bessemer - $43,305 - $67,204

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

• Driver's license.

• Experience planning, assigning, reviewing, and supervising the work of subordinates.

• Experience installing and maintaining traffic signs, striping, and markings in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

• Experience reading engineering drawings in order to install traffic control devices.

• Experience performing preventative and basic maintenance on traffic equipment (e.g., checking fuels, fluids and oil levels, etc.) on traffic-related equipment such as jackhammers, striping equipment, thermoplastic machine, etc.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Merit System agencies. These qualifications may be considered by a hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes.

• Class B commercial driver's license.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Performs clerical and administrative duties such as corresponding with others, reviewing reports, taking inventory, bookkeeping, and recordkeeping in order to facilitate efficient daily operations of the traffic maintenance department.

• Procures and/or manages inventory (i.e., supplies and equipment) to ensure the products and services are available to meet the operational needs of each department.

• Organizes, plans, and directs projects involving the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices, such as street markings, roadway painting, traffic signs and street name signs, according to local, state, and federal ordinances and the Manual of Uniform Control Devices (MUTCD) in order to complete projects and work orders.

• Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.

• Oversees the maintenance, repair, and/or installation of traffic signals in order to ensure the proper traffic signals are in place on streets and highways and traffic signals operate properly.

• Evaluates need for supplies, equipment, and services and processes orders for purchase in compliance with established purchasing and requisitioning regulations and procedures.

• Directs and schedules inspections and maintenance of traffic signs, striping, and markings including cleaning signs, clearing brush and debris that obstruct the visibility of traffic control devices, inspecting markings and signs for visibility, etc.

• Receives and analyzes instructions, traffic engineering plans, and/or work orders in order to plan the execution of traffic maintenance projects.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is conducted both indoors in office setting as well as regular field visits to external places of business, residence, or construction worksites. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.

EEO STATEMENT:

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  Each Merit System member city/agency operate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

ACCOMMODATION:

NOTE:

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

DISCLAIMER:

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.