Assistant Traffic Maintenance Supervisor-Signs & Markings

City of Winston-Salem; Albemarle (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Winston-Salem seeks a skilled supervisor for traffic signs, markings, and related traffic control devices. The role involves planning crew assignments, supervising installation and maintenance activities, and guiding technicians in the proper operation of traffic control equipment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma with substantial journeyman experience in traffic control, strong blueprint interpretation, and the ability to obtain NC CDL Class B license within a year for work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with considerable journeyman experience in specialized traffic control.
• Knowledge of traffic control devices, signs, markings, and related equipment.
• Must be able to interpret blueprints and apply to installations and maintenance.
• Ability to supervise crews and plan/organize assignments.
• Valid NC CDL Class B license or ability to obtain certification within 1 year in work zone traffic control per NC DOT standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize crew assignments for traffic control installations and maintenance.
• Supervise and review work of crews on various traffic control devices.
• Instruct staff on installation, operation, and maintenance of devices.
• Answer trouble calls and perform field repairs; may standby at night for emergencies.
• Keep records, prepare reports, and manage inventory and purchasing.

Skills

Blueprints interpretation

Supervisory/leadership

Computer skills (Word, Excel)

Vehicle/equipment operation

Education

High school diploma

Journeyman experience in traffic control

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Work management system

Job description

Under immediate supervision, performs difficult technical and supervisory work pertaining to the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signs, traffic markings, and related traffic control devices; does related work as required. Plans and organizes crew assignments for the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signs, traffic markings, and related traffic control devices. Supervises and reviews work of crews in the maintenance and repair of a variety of traffic control devices. Assists and instructs employees in the proper installation, operation and maintenance of traffic signs, traffic markings, and traffic control devices, etc. Answers trouble calls for field repairs; may be assigned to night standby duty for emergency repairs; keeps records, makes reports, purchase supplies, and manages inventory.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and considerable journeyman experience in specialized traffic control work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Considerable experience of the installation, operation and maintenance of traffic signs, traffic markings, related traffic control devices and various types of equipment. Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the trade; ability to instruct other employees in the operation, maintenance and repair of traffic control devices and various traffic equipment; ability to interpret blueprints and to apply this knowledge to the installation of traffic control devices and markings, operation and repair of traffic control equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, basic computer skills with knowledge of word, excel, and work management.

Possession of a valid North Carolina Commercial Driver's License (CDL) class B. Certified or ability to obtain certification within 1 year of employment in work zone traffic control that meets the standards of the North Carolina Department of Transportation