Supervisor, Traffic Signals - R14711

Overview

Department:
Public Works

About Our Job

Supervises and oversees Traffic Signal Electricians and daily activities and functions of assigned work for both routine and emergency maintenance; arranges necessary equipment, tools, and assistance from others as needed; reviews and monitors safety of workers and equipment; ensures correct time and materials are charged for work performed; interfaces with departments, divisions, and internal staff on issues related to budgeting, staffing, the discipline of employees, training/development, scheduling and other activities involving discretion and judgment.

Supervises, directs, and schedules daily activities and functions for Signal Electricians; traffic signals, cabinets, detection equipment, controllers, video equipment, and cabinet maintenance; street lights and wiring; pedestrian crossing and signals; school flashers; illuminated street signs and all wiring supporting the division.

Establishes work priorities and adjusts schedules as needed to meet objectives.

Maintains, reviews, and summarizes daily activity logs ensuring they are completed properly.

Monitors assignments to ensure services are being performed as specified and conducts field visits and spot checks of work being performed.

Determines the effectiveness of work being performed and the productive performance of staff.

Monitors safety practices and equipment; instructs crews in proper work methods and corrects safety procedures where needed and completes necessary forms for accidents and incidents.

Ensures compliance with county, state, and OSHA policies and regulations.

Coordinates with contractors on needed parts and materials to perform requested work.

Trains and develops staff on utilization of equipment and operations.

Utilizes computerized programs for scheduling and time management.

Interfaces with other departments, divisions, municipalities, counties, and the public.

Supervises and ensures appropriate supply of work materials and parts; tracks and maintains inventories.

Participates in the hiring of staff; completes performance reviews and initiates corrective or disciplinary actions as needed.

Participates in staffing plans, budget preparation, and business planning efforts.

Prepares correspondence as necessary.

Gathers all corrective actions and writes reports for Risk Management for asset reimbursement for accidents.

Reviews Engineering and Land Development plans for proposed signals, street lights, pedestrian signals, radar speed signs, and other apparatus related to traffic signals; submits comments as necessary.

Prepares contract documents to obtain quotes from vendors to install signals, street lights, pedestrian signals, radar speed signs, and other apparatus related to traffic signals or other traffic-related items.

Approves payment invoices for contractor performed work.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or its equivalent and four (4) years related experience including supervisory experience.
• International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Signal Level I and must obtain the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level II within 2 years of employment.
• A minimum of one-year supervisory experience is required (lead worker or acting in a supervisory capacity may be counted).
• Valid state Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Trade school diploma related to Traffic Engineering and Operations and Advanced Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) preferred. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred, not required.

Job

Competencies:

• Knowledge of methods, practices, techniques and materials of the traffic signal, street lighting, electrical or electronics trade.

Pay: $24.06 - $31.35

This Posting is currently Open Until Filled