Transportation Manager

This listing closes on 9/27/2026 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time (US & Canada).

Employer

City of Commerce City

Salary

$108,342.62 - $184,182.34 Annually

Location

Municipal Services Center, CO

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00114

Department

Public Works

Division

Engineering

Opening Date

08/28/2026

Closing Date

9/27/2026 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time (US & Canada)

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NA

• Description
• Benefits

General Purpose

Hiring salary is dependent upon experience. The hiring range is $131,636.25 - $146,262.50 Drive the future of safe, efficient, and innovative mobility in our community. As the Transportation Network Manager, you will lead the City's traffic engineering and transportation planning efforts, overseeing everything from MUTCD compliance and traffic signal operations to multi-modal planning and intelligent transportation systems. This role is central to advancing road safety, enhancing pedestrian and multimodal connectivity, and guiding the City's long-range transportation vision through the Safety Action Plan and Transportation Master Plan. If you're ready to shape a transportation network that serves all users and supports a growing community, we invite you to apply to this critical role! We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package : Health & wellness benefits, 6% retirement contribution match and 3% 457 Deferred Compensation match, general leave, work/life balance, and more.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success, and we are committed to creating a supportive and welcoming work environment for all of our employees. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply for this position today. Be A Part Of It and contribute to the vibrant growth and development of Commerce City as we strive to provide exceptional services and foster a thriving community.

Please review the full job description here! Commerce City Public Works is gaining national attention. Selected as one of only ten public works teams featured in the American Public Works Association's Thought Leadership Film Series, our department stands out among APWA's 30,000 member communities across the U.S. and Canada. Check out the video here:

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field from an ABET-accredited institution. Must be registered as a Professional Engineer or Professional Traffic Operations Engineer in the State of Colorado, or have the ability to obtain license within six months of hire. Two (2) years of supervisory experience and f ive (5) years of progressive engineering experience in transportation planning and engineering required. Technical knowledge of traffic operations, traffic control, transportation networks, and civil engineering required. Must possess a valid driver's license. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Commerce City is an equal opportunity employer.

Process Overview:

Apply Today: We ask that you complete and submit an online application AND INCLUDE A RESUME AND COVER LETTER, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Qualification Review: HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes.

Application Review: Applications for candidates that meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the hiring manager, who will review and evaluate application materials.

Phone Screen(s) : Due to the high volume of applications, phone screens will be conducted to identify the best-qualified candidates.

Interview(s): We aim to schedule interviews with candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and pass the application and phone screen review.

Please review our benefits

PAID TIME-OFF BENEFITS:

• Holidays: 12 paid holidays each year with the addition of an 8-hour Floating Holiday (in addition to the Floating Holiday that can be earned by participating in the Wellness Program).
• General Leave: Employees receive a General Leave bank when they're hired, prorated based on their start date. General leave can be used for vacation, sick time, personal needs, caregiving, school activities, holidays not observed by the City, and other approved reasons in line with Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
• Other Paid Time Off: Jury Duty, Injury Leave, and Military Leave are also available to employees.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS :

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP ): We provide a confidential Employee Assistance Program to help support you and your family on any issue of concern. Eight private counseling sessions are available on a range of needs including, but not limited to marital issues, parenting concerns, grief counseling, supervisor issues, and drug and alcohol abuse.
• Tuition Reimbursement: The City provides a tuition reimbursement program that reimburses qualified educational expenses.
• Eligibility for Pay Increases: Employees are eligible for a pay increase during their annual appraisal following a successful evaluation. Pay increases do not come at the time of the six-month introductory evaluation.
• Personal Computer Employee Purchase Program: To encourage the development of employee computer skills, the City offers an interest-free loan to you for the purchase of computer hardware (including a Desktop or Laptop) and software. The employee must have successfully completed their 6-month Introductory Period for eligibility.
• Recreation Center Membership: Employees and family members are eligible for a membership to the Commerce City Recreation Center for $5.00 per person per year.
• Golf Course Green Fees: Employees can play the City's award-winning Buffalo Run Golf Course at a rate of $9.00 for 9-holes or $18.00 for 18-holes. Employees can also purchase golf merchandise at discounted prices.

Employer City of Commerce City Address 7887 E 60th Ave Commerce City, Colorado, 80022 Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Website