Signal Maintenance Supervisor

City of Mesquite; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 53,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Mesquite is seeking a Signal Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate daily activities, supervise technicians, and operate the Traffic Management Center. You will program and repair traffic signal systems, read blueprints, and ensure proper permits and specifications are followed.

The role requires at least five years of experience in traffic signals, a valid driver's license, and a 9/80 schedule with rotating on-call duties. Join a team dedicated to safe and efficient city-wide traffic flow.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in construction, operation and maintenance of traffic signals.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operational activities of the signal maintenance shop and supervise/train staff.
• Operate the City's Traffic Management Center and program/test/repair signal systems.
• Read blueprints and ensure permits and specifications are followed.
• Synchronize timing of signals along major arterial streets for optimum traffic flow.
• Remain on call 24/7 on a rotating schedule.

Skills

Traffic signal maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Team supervision

Programming signal cabinets

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Traffic signal controllers software

Signal hardware tools

Job description

Salary: $53,376.91/annual minimum - $65,543.94/annual mid-point (Depending on qualifications)

To coordinate the daily operational activities of the signal maintenance shop; operate the City's Traffic Management Center (TMC); monitor traffic signal service; maintain and repair traffic signals; supervise and train traffic signal staff.

SUPERVISION

General supervision is provided by the Traffic and Street Lighting Superintendent. Responsible for supervision of Signal Maintenance Technicians.

1. All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
2. Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.
3. Coordinate the daily operational activities of the signal maintenance shop including supervising and training assigned staff; train staff on new signal technology.
4. Operate the City's T.M.C.; program, operate, troubleshoot, and repair all components of the systems; utilize various software programs to program traffic signal controllers; test signal equipment; monitor inventory and produce reports.
5. Monitor service calls; ensure service calls are completed; assist with on-site adjustments; coordinate the work of traffic signal contractors; read blueprints; ensure adherence to specifications and guidelines; ensure that proper permits are acquired.
6. Maintain, repair and construct traffic signals; complete work order forms including work completed and material and equipment used.
7. Install temporary and or permanent traffic signals and school zone flashers.
8. Remain on call 24 hours per day, seven days a week on a rotating basis.
9. Install traffic signal in pavement vehicle loop detectors, video detection, and opticom equipment; routinely check detectors to ensure proper operation.
10. Operate equipment and use hand tools needed to maintain, repair and construct traffic signals including concrete saws, backhoes, ditch witch, drills, hand saws and grinders.
11. Maintain signal equipment and supply inventory; schedule equipment for maintenance and repair.
12. Co-ordinate with the Traffic Engineer to synchronize the timing of signals along major arterial streets to ensure optimum traffic flow with minimal delay.
13. Drive systems and sub systems routinely for changes in traffic patterns.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Routinely patrol streets; identify traffic signals that need repair; review repair needs with Traffic and Street Lighting Superintendent.
2. Ensure that assigned signal maintenance shop vehicle is serviced regularly; perform minor repairs and maintenance as necessary.
3. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE

Five years of progressively responsible experience in the construction, operation, and maintenance of traffic signals, preparation of traffic signal cabinets, programming and troubleshooting state of the art electronic equipment, and providing guidance to traffic signal maintenance technicians.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid driver's license.

WORK SCHEDULE

9/80 Schedule, Monday thru Thursday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm, alternating Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm