Traffic & Lighting Supervisor

City of Champaign; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Champaign seeks a Traffic and Lighting Supervisor to lead a skilled team responsible for traffic signals, street lighting, and related equipment. You will oversee repair and maintenance, ensuring safe and efficient traffic flow while delivering high-quality service to residents and visitors.

The role requires supervisory experience, a master electrician background, and the ability to obtain necessary licenses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Master electrician level with 4+ years of electrical experience and required ICC examination.
• Equivalents and supervisory experience acceptable.
• CDL B license without air brake restriction or ability to obtain.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct a skilled team maintaining traffic signals and street lighting.
• Plan and organize repair and maintenance of pedestrian signals, signs, markings and related equipment.
• Provide high quality customer service and assist with public event support.
• Serve as rotating on-call supervisor after hours and participate in snow/ice removal efforts.
• Perform duties up to 16-hour shifts with little or no advance notice when required.

Skills

Master Electrician

Supervisory Experience

CDL B

Forklift Certification

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

College Courses in Electricity/Mechanics

Traffic Engineering Training

National Electrical Code Knowledge

Job description

Position Reposted

The City of Champaign is seeking an expert electrician who can apply their knowledge to traffic signals, street lighting, and similar specialized equipment for a career opportunity as a Traffic and Lighting Supervisor in the Operations Division of the Public Works Department. In this role, you will have the opportunity to impact the quality of life and safety for people living, working, and visiting our community.

As the Traffic and Lighting Supervisor, you will supervise and direct the skilled and high performing team that keeps traffic flowing efficiently and safely by ensuring traffic signals and street lighting are maintained and in good working order. You will plan and organize the repair and maintenance of pedestrian crosswalk signals, pedestrian pushbuttons, school flashers, and other specialized equipment as well parking control and other informational signage, pavement markings and JULIE locates.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: providing high quality customer service, assisting with Public Works operational support for public events, directing hazard mitigation endeavors, and other activities deemed essential to City infrastructure maintenance and improvement. This position serves as a rotating on-call supervisor for the Public Works Operations Division after hours response and participates in the City’s snow and ice removal efforts and other emergency response that may require working up to 16-hour shifts with little or no advance notice.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience at a master electrician level defined as:
  1. At least four (4) years or 8,000 hours of experience in the installation, alteration, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems, wiring, and equipment.
  2. Successfully passed the National Standard Master Electrician Examination administered by the International Code Council or equivalent examination.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
• Supervisory experience that demonstrates the ability to plan and manage the work of subordinate staff.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain within an approved timeframe, Class B CDL without air brake restriction issued by the State of Illinois.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain within an approved timeframe, forklift certification.
• Current, valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• Customer service experience.

• College courses or degree in electricity, electronics and mechanics, civil engineering, electrical engineering, traffic engineering, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of equipment and hardware/software related to street lighting, traffic signals, signs, pavement markings, and/or JULIE locates.
• College coursework or specialized education/training in traffic engineering.
• Knowledge of or experience with applicable ordinances, regulations and guidance, such as National Electrical Code Standards, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Illinois Commerce Commission, and JULIE, Inc.
• Knowledge of infrastructure maintenance and worksite safety regulations.
• Experience supervising work crews in the field.
• Experience supervising snow and ice removal operations/crews.

Drug screening and driving record check will be required. The annual starting salary range is $92,714 - $105,543, DOQ, plus an excellent fringe benefits package. Position will remain open until filled.