Operations Supervisor Markings - Transportation Operations

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The target salary range for this position is $74,276.00 - $85,000/year. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 457B Retirement Plan

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location

In this position you can expect to work in the field five (5) days a week. The home base for this position is (5440 Roslyn St., Denver, CO 80216).

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. For more information, please visit the DOTI website.

DOTI’s Commitment to Equity: 

• DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets and people of the city with the greatest need.  Through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development. 

• DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results. 

Specifically, as the Operations Supervisor you will:

• Supervise employees, including crew leads, along with hiring and managing staff and strategically setting their schedules, ensuring coverage for emergencies 

• Assist in the development of work programs for maintenance and new marking installations and designing crew time and structure to achieve goals 

• Coordinate with the Street Maintenance division to leverage assets and meet installation goals as part of the annual paving program 

• Supervise the field crews responsible for maintenance and installation of crosswalks, specialty markings, bike lanes, and bike infrastructure

• Enter daily work and asset management in OpenGov Enterprise Asset Management system 

• Supervise the removal of conflicting markings with grinder, road milling, or high-pressure water blasting equipment

• Ensure compliance and have strong knowledge base of signage and markings with MUTCD, serving initially as purview and make recommendations to staff 

• Coordinate with other Division staff including Operations Supervisors, Managers and the Division Director to leverage crew assets and assist other teams  

• Work with external stakeholders and maintain relationships within the public and private sectors 

• Implement safety standards and develops procedures to ensure compliance – especially as it relates to drivers or operators of heavy equipment

• Develop goals, document performance, provide performance feedback and formally evaluate the work of the employee;

• Document causes for disciplinary action, initiate letters of reprimand, and make formal recommendations for disciplinary action.

• Evaluate new equipment, materials, and techniques used in the operation, construction, maintenance, and repair of city facilities, infrastructure, and equipment

• Monitor contracts to ensure compliance with contract requirements and verify that contractors have met contract goals and provided required reports and documentation

• Implement and monitor residential snow removal operations 

What You’ll Bring

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• At least five years in the field operations industry with solid experience in

  • Street and specialty markings such as cross walks, stop bars, railroad markings

  • Removal and installation of specialty markings to include bike lanes, bike corrals

• Certification - IMSA II; IMSA III in Signs & Markings is preferred, but not required

• Strong knowledge with MUTCD compliance and experience

• Experience using OpenGov, Workday, Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Snow removal program/operations experience, management of snow removal program

• Strong organizational and time management skills with multiple crews

• Effective communication skills and ability to build a team to reach DOTI’s goals

• Hold a Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL "B")

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.

• Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of experience in the operation of equipment characterized by tandem axles or auxiliary functions OR performing semi-skilled labor in the maintenance of public grounds and/or facilities and supplemented by experience or training in equipment operation

• Education/Experience Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements.

• Licenses and Certifications:​Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Requires a State of Colorado Flagging Certificate. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until 2/22/26. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 2/22/26 at 11:59 p.m. to ensure consideration.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CJ1982 Operations Supervisor

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$74,276.00 - $122,555.00

Target Pay

$74,276.00 - $85,000/year.

Agency

Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

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