Traffic Field Superintendent

The City of Sandy Springs is seeking an experienced Traffic Field Superintendent to help maintain and support the City's traffic infrastructure, including traffic signals, signs, and pavement markings. This position plays a key role in coordinating field operations, overseeing contractor performance, responding to service requests, and supporting safe and efficient transportation systems across the City.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on field professional with strong traffic operations experience, contractor oversight skills, and working knowledge of traffic control standards and roadway safety practices.

What you'll do

• Oversee maintenance and repair of the City's traffic signs, pavement markings, and traffic signals
• Coordinate daily field activities with signal, sign, and striping contractors
• Inspect contractor work to ensure compliance with City, GDOT, and MUTCD standards
• Respond to traffic-related customer service requests and conduct field investigations
• Support traffic engineering and Traffic Management Center staff with data collection, troubleshooting, and operational needs
• Monitor inventory of traffic equipment and assist with operational readiness
• Provide after-hours on-call support on a rotating basis and assist during emergency operations

Minimum qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, with experience in construction management, engineering, or electrical engineering technology
• At least 5 to 7 years of traffic field operations experience
• Valid Georgia driver's license
• IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician Level I certification
• Ability to operate a City-provided vehicle in the performance of assigned duties
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered

Preferred qualifications

• IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician Level II certification
• Associate degree in electrical/computer engineering technology or related field
• Forklift operations experience
• Flagger and traffic control training
• Ability to obtain GA SWCC Level 1B certification within one year
• NIMS training

Ideal candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience overseeing field work in a fast-paced public works or transportation environment and a strong understanding of:

• MUTCD and traffic control standards
• Traffic signal systems and field hardware
• Pavement marking and sign maintenance programs
• Basic electrical principles, including AC/DC wiring
• Utility coordination, including 811 and NJUNS
• Contractor coordination, inspection, and work order follow-up

Perks & Benefits

• Three competitive medical plan options for you and your family, along with dental and vision coverage
• 10 paid holidays per year, plus 1 floating holiday
• Accrued paid vacation and sick leave
• City-paid life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• A City-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A robust retirement savings program: the City contributes 12% of your base salary to a 401(a) plan and matches up to 5% of your contributions to a 457(b) plan
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year after one year of service toward a relevant degree
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Access to an on-site gym
• FirstNet (AT&T) Phone Discount

About Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs is Georgia's sixth-largest city, with nearly 110,000 residents and a thriving business community. Known for its small-town charm, strong public safety, and exceptional quality of life, Sandy Springs consistently ranks among the best places to raise a family. As Georgia's most diverse city, it offers top-rated schools, world-class healthcare, miles of parks and riverfront recreation, and a vibrant dining and retail scene-all just minutes from the heart of metro Atlanta.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Sandy Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Due to the number of job applications received, we are unable to accept phone calls or emails about the status of your application. Each applicant will receive notification at the time of applying and when a decision is made.

Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM

• Position requires rotational after hours on-call support for up to one (1) week per month as well as emergency operations support.