Transportation Operations and Maintenance Manager

Transportation Operations and Maintenance Manager

Salary

$136,521.93 - $188,368.40 Annually

Location

Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA

Job Type

Regular

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

26-00221

Department

Transportation

Division

TR TrafficMgmt Sigs/Sts

Opening Date

06/25/2026

Closing Date

7/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NONAFF

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Come Join the City of Bellevue!

Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the "Hiring Process" section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Job Summary

The Bellevue Transportation Department is APWA accredited with a professional staff that aspires to our vision of "keeping Bellevue moving forward." With services in planning, operations, review, design, construction, and maintenance, we work with our regional partners to provide a safe multi-modal transportation system for those who live, work, and play in Bellevue.

The City of Bellevue Transportation Department is seeking a motivated leader to fill our Transportation Operations and Maintenance Manager position to provide direction and leadership for both Streets and Traffic Signal Maintenance. You will have the opportunity to lead an experienced team that takes pride in providing a high quality of operations and maintenance services.

Reporting to the Assistant Transportation Director for Mobility Operations, you will serve on the Assistant Director's Management Team and work with the other team members in the coordination of maintenance activities and the execution of small work orders designed by city staff. You will also work closely with Operation Managers in the Utilities, Parks and Fleet Maintenance Departments in the execution of joint maintenance projects and response to emergency events.

Direct reports for this position include the superintendent for the Street Maintenance team; three Working Crew Chiefs that oversee the maintenance of traffic signals, lighting and Intelligent Transportation Systems infrastructure and the inspection of new electrical installations; a Senior Business Analyst, and a Program Manager who oversees all contracted maintenance services. The full team has approximately 43 full-time staff that are represented by two unions, Teamsters and IBEW. This position and all staff work out of the Bellevue Service Center.

This position is responsible for the execution of emergency response to wind, snow and ice weather events. In coordination with the Streets Superintendent, the Operations and Maintenance Manager determines when to declare an emergency event and activate the emergency dispatch center. This declaration typically includes converting all Streets staff and supporting staff, from Parks, Utilities and Fleet to 12-hour shifts for the duration of the event.

The City of Bellevue is a dynamic, multicultural, future-focused, high performing City. We offer a robust benefits package, an eco-friendly work environment and state-of-the-art technology.The City invests in its employees and encourages and rewards employee growth and development. Bellevue is noted for its diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages personnel, performance issues, disciplinary measures, and the evaluation of subordinates. Establishes performance goal for direct reports and supports the development of goals for all field staff.
• Serves as primary representative for management from the Transportation Department with the Teamsters and IBEW unions.
• Recruits, selects, supervises and evaluates technical and maintenance staff; provides general direction to staff; ensures resolution of problems; sets priorities, establishes workloads and provides support in decision-making. Establishes and maintains a working environment conducive to positive morale, individual style, quality, creativity, and teamwork.
• Recommends policies and procedures; ensures effective implementation and adherence.
• Responds to complaints from the public and other agencies; provides quality teamwork and customer service to internal and external customers.
• Develops, monitors, and manages operation budgets for the Streets and Signal maintenance teams. Oversees procurement, contract management and cost control. Ensures fiscal responsibility and alignment with capital planning.
• Oversees development of employee safety programs.
• Oversees development of risk management strategies.
• Provides technical expertise and leadership in assigned functional area; provides expertise for solving more complex maintenance and system issues. Coordinates with the Transportation Department design team managers in development of design practices that are conducive for long-term maintenance.
• Serves on the Transportation Department's Strategic Team with other Department managers.

Supervision Received and Exercised

• Works under the general supervision of the Transportation Department Assistant Director for Mobility Operations.
• Exercises supervision over technical, maintenance, and administrative staff directly and through subordinate supervisors.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Civil engineering principles, practices, and methods associated with construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.
• Applicable city policies, laws, and regulations affecting department activities.
• Quality improvement methodologies.
• Public budgeting process.

Skills in

• Conflict resolution and negotiating.
• Identifying emerging issues, developing and implementing new approaches and/or refining the division's organization structure to generate desired results as efficiently as possible.
• Advanced leadership and management practices.
• Organization and planning with the ability to meet deadlines in fast-paced environment.

Ability to

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Negotiate effectively with employees, other business units and departments, outside agencies, and the general public.
• Plan, organize, and monitor activities according to priorities, established schedules, and deadlines.
• Provide leadership, counsel, motivation, and constructive performance reviews to staff, securing their respective commitments to the department's goals.
• Anticipate and resolve problems before a crisis ensues.
• Maintain or redefine the department's future direction and ways of doing business in response to changing city needs.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with elected officials, community leaders, advisory boards, the news media, and the general public.
• Understand the city's political environment and sensitivities and function effectively within that environment.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited two-year college or university with an appropriate degree related to construction management or transportation operation and maintenance disciplines.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible related experience in field operations and/or maintenance, including supervisory or lead-worker experience.
• Or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using a computer, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office and moderately loud when in the field.

Flexible/Hybrid Working:

A hybrid work schedule is available for this position after an orientation period working in the office after hire. Remote work for this position is subject to departments operational needs and will be discussed with candidates during the selection process. Full-time remote work is not an available option. Once hired, employees must reside in the State of Washington and within reasonable commuting distance to Bellevue City Hall.

This is a full-time, exempt, non-union position.

HIRING PROCESS

The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage, unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue, youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service, Stewardship, Commitment to Employees, Integrity, Innovation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at 425-452-6838 or recruiting@bellevuewa.gov. If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

The City of Bellevue participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

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For any technical difficulties with your application, please contact the NEOGOV support line at 855-524-5627.

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The City of Bellevue offers employees a comprehensive benefits package providing choice, flexibility, and value!

Please Note: Seasonal, part-time, and variable employees are not eligible for the below benefits except for mandatory participation in the retirement plan assigned to the position, which will be the Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT 2) retirement plan or the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement plan and any other benefits as required by law.

The following summary applies to fully benefited positions:

Medical

Employees are offered a choice of medical coverage through the Citys self-insured Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan or Kaiser Permanente (HMO).

Dental

Employees are offered a choice of two dental carriers with plans that offer regular checkups, x-rays, fillings, and crowns. Orthodontia is available through one of the carriers.

Vision

Employees are offered a choice of vision coverage through an annual exam-only plan or a buy-up plan which includes an annual eye exam and hardware coverage.

Retirement Plans - Employees are offered three retirement plans:

• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS): Mandatory participation (PERS, LEOFF or PSERS), depending upon eligibility.
• City of Bellevue Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT): Optional participation in this 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match contributions that vest on a 3-year schedule.
• Deferred Compensation Program (457 DCP): Optional participation in the supplemental Deferred Compensation Program also administered by DRS that allows tax-deferred savings into a variety of investments options.

Other benefits include:

More detailed information about our employee benefits is available at https://c2mb.ajg.com/cityofbellevue

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Survivor Income
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 11 observed holidays per year plus 2 additional personal holidays, vacation (standard accrual of 12 days a year), and sick leave (accumulated at the rate of one day per month)
• An ORCA Card bus pass
• On-site fitness center, and self service food/coffee options
• Career development and training programs
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Paydays - The City of Bellevue pays employees on the 8th and the 23rd of each month (24 pay periods per year).

Please note: The City of Bellevue does not participate in the Social Security Administration (SSA) program and employees do not earn social security credits. The mandatory DRS retirement pension plan provides the required social security replacement plan.

NOTE: This is a brief summary of the benefit programs for the Citys non-represented employees. Every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. Benefits for employees represented by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) may have different benefits. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a CBA, the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.

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APPLICANT NOTICE: Your answers below will be used to review this application. The experience listed here MUST match the work history provided in your application. If your answers do not align, you may edit your application before submitting. Please note, it is not acceptable to use "See Resume" or "See Above" in your answers below and we do not accept resumes as a substitute for a completed application.

• I confirm that the information provided here is consistent with my application.
• I do not agree with the statements above.

02

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed related to construction management or transportation operation and maintenance disciplines?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or above

03

How many years of progressively responsible related experience in field operations and/or maintenance, including supervisory or lead-worker experience do you have?

• Less than 3 years of experience
• 3-5 years of experience
• 5-7 years of experience
• 7-10 years of experience
• 10 or more years of experience

04

How many years of experience do you have leading multidisciplinary teams providing services in construction or maintenance?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1-3 years of experience
• 4-6 years of experience
• More than 6 years of experience

05

Please describe your specific experience and the type of services provided (limit response to 200 words).

06

What best describes your experience with budget development and financial oversight?

• No experience
• Responsible for portions of a budget
• Managed full program budgets
• Managed division or multi program budgets, including capital

07

Please describe your specific experience with budget development and financial oversight (limit response to 200 words).

08

What best describes your experience with transportation-related maintenance operations?

• No related experience
• Some experience in general public works maintenance
• Direct experience in streets maintenance or traffic signal/electrical systems
• Extensive experience leading both streets and transportation systems maintenance teams

09

What best describes your experience with emergency response operations?

• No experience
• Limited experience supporting emergency operations
• Direct experience coordinating crews during emergency events
• Led emergency response operations, including activation and resource allocation

10

What is your level of experience working with labor unions?

• No experience
• Some experience working in a unionized environment
• Experience as a supervisor of union employees
• Experience serving as a management representative in union discussions or negotiations

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Which areas of technical expertise do you have experience with? (Select all that apply)

• Civil engineering principles
• Traffic signal or ITS systems
• Street maintenance operations
• Electrical inspections or installations
• Public works construction
• None of the above

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In which emergency or safety responsibilities do you have experience? (Select all that apply)

• Coordinating staff during severe weather events
• Declaring or activating emergency operations
• Planning or leading 24/7 response rotation schedules
• Overseeing employee safety programs
• Implementing risk management strategies
• None of the above

13

In lieu of a cover letter, describe why you are interested in this job and what skills, experiences or qualities make you the best fit for this role.

14

The City of Bellevue is a hybrid workplace. This is a Washington State job, and candidates must reside within a reasonable distance of City Hall and be onsite in Bellevue at least 3 day(s) per week.

• Yes, I am interested in hybrid schedule and available to be onsite 3 or more days per week.
• No, I am interested in fully remote position.

Required Question

Employer City of Bellevue

Address PO Box 90012

Bellevue, Washington, 98009

Website http://www.bellevuewa.gov/