Job Description
Join Texas Department of Transportation's elite weekend operations team and shape Austin's transportation future. We're seeking a dedicated professional to manage critical infrastructure during high-traffic weekends while ensuring public safety and mobility. This unique full-time role offers exceptional benefits, competitive compensation, and the chance to serve your community in a vital capacity. Enjoy predictable weekend schedules with weekdays off, plus comprehensive health coverage and retirement plans.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and manage traffic flow across Austin's highway network during weekend operations
- Coordinate emergency response protocols for traffic incidents and weather events
- Analyze traffic data patterns to optimize signal timing and lane configurations
- Collaborate with law enforcement agencies for incident management and road closures
- Prepare detailed operational reports and performance metrics for leadership review
- Maintain real-time communication with field crews and dispatch centers
- Implement traffic mitigation strategies during major weekend events
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, or related field
- Minimum 2 years of traffic operations or transportation management experience
- Texas Class C driver's license with clean driving record
- Proficiency in traffic management software (e.g., Synchro, Transyt)
- Strong analytical skills with data interpretation capabilities
- Ability to work independently during high-pressure weekend scenarios
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with MUTCD and TxDOT operational standards