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Traffic Control Branch Manager – Lead Operations for New York’s Premier Safety Team
Job Overview
- Company: US Traffic Control (A Helix Traffic Solutions Company).
- Salary/Pay Rate: $80,000 - $100,000 plus 10% bonus.
- Location: 192 Maple Avenue, Selkirk, NY 12158.
- Job/Employment Type: Full Time.
- Schedule: Normal office hours 7am-4pm; flexibility required for 24/7 service monitoring.
- Project Scope: Commercial, Government, and Infrastructure.
- Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: Valid Driver's License.
The Opportunity
You will take the helm of our Albany-area branch, driving the operational success of a critical new location within the national Helix Traffic Solutions network. This role offers the unique chance to build and lead a high-performing team while directly influencing public safety across New York’s roadways. You will be the strategic link between field execution and client satisfaction, ensuring every work zone we manage is a model of compliance and efficiency.
How You Will Make an Impact
- Orchestrate daily branch operations to ensure the seamless delivery of traffic control services for construction sites and major events.
- Lead and develop a dedicated team of traffic control technicians and flaggers through proactive scheduling, training, and accountability.
- Design and implement complex traffic control plans, including the coordination of lane closures, detours, and specialized signage.
- Audit work zone setups through regular field inspections to guarantee 100% compliance with MUTCD and DOT safety regulations.
- Cultivate long-term relationships with contractors, engineers, and local authorities to integrate our services into their project timelines.
- Manage the branch’s equipment inventory and project budgets to provide cost-effective solutions without compromising safety or quality.
- Investigate and resolve operational incidents or site hazards immediately to maintain the highest standards of risk mitigation.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in traffic control, construction management, or operations.
- 2 years of direct leadership experience managing field-based teams and labor planning.
- Proven ability to make critical decisions in fast-paced environments while managing multiple project priorities.
- Ability to travel occasionally to branch offices in Syracuse and Tonawanda, as well as roadway projects surrounding Albany.
- Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- Current traffic control certifications (e.g., ATSSA or state-specific designations).
- Deep technical knowledge of MUTCD guidelines and New York state-specific traffic safety regulations.
- Experience in business development or client relationship management within the infrastructure sector.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive annual salary with a 10% performance-based bonus.
- Weekly pay cycle and access to prevailing wage projects.
- 401(k) retirement savings program with employer matching.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and life/disability insurance options.
- Paid time off for holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
- Paid parental leave (maternity/paternity).
- Referral and sign-on bonus opportunities.
- Gym membership perks and provided safety equipment.
About Us
US Traffic Control, a member of the Helix Traffic Solutions network, provides expert traffic management and equipment across New York State. We are committed to rethinking roadway safety through 24-hour emergency support and compliant infrastructure solutions.
Learn more at https://www.helixtraffic.com/t...
US Traffic Control is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000