Bridge Traffic Officer; B254015-2 Columbia Bridge Operation

REVISED 10/01/2025

Directs traffic to ensure efficient bridge operations. Provides customer service, directs vehicles to toll booth lanes, and dispatches communications with toll collectors and supervisors.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Directs vehicles to toll booth lanes.
• Directs traffic flow at international bridges.
• Monitors accidents and irregularities in and around an assigned work area; reports accidents and acts of vandalism.
• Monitors export yards and assists customs in turning around traffic.
• Paints and repairs barricades; cleans traffic cones.
• Replaces traffic lights and toll gate barriers.
• Assists collector to back up cars or trucks from lanes.
• Assists in clearing accidents from toll lanes and bridge.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software.
• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• The principles of directing traffic.
• Traffic control procedures.

Skills and Abilities:

• Organization and time management.
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Identify various types of cargo.
• Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Make small repairs to traffic lights.
• Clear accidents.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Perform strenuous work and routine work.
• Maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Never

• Office or similar indoor environment
• Construction site
• Confined space

Seldom

• Warehouse environment

Sometimes

• Vehicles

Often

• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)

Never

• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Communicable diseases
• Moving mechanical parts
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

Seldom

• Individuals who are hostile or irate

Sometimes

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)

Frequently

• Extreme heat (above
  100 degrees)

Often

• Fumes or airborne particles
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Position will require the employee to travel

Never:

• Regional travel
• National travel
• International travel

Sometimes:

• Local travel

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• At least one (1) year of general experience and ability to complete an on-the-job training in traffic control within 3 months of employment.

• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at  two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.

City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a…