Traffic Services Supervisor

City of Lewiston; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits on day one

Medical, dental, vision

PERSI Retirement

Sick leave and holiday pay

Job summary

The City of Lewiston is hiring a skilled supervisor to oversee traffic signal maintenance, roadway illumination, signage and pavement markings. You will manage crews, plan schedules, ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws, and direct use of equipment and vehicles across several city systems.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, six years of related experience, a valid Class B CDL with tanker endorsement, and required certifications within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with six years of traffic regulation maintenance experience.
• Valid Class B CDL with no air brake restriction and tanker endorsement.
• Traffic Control Supervisor Certification within 6 months of hire.
• OSHA 10 card within 1 year of hire and IMSA Signals Level III within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation, calibration, maintenance and repair of traffic signals and street lighting.
• Supervise and evaluate traffic service personnel and ensure work meets laws and timelines.
• Plan and direct pathway for roadway signage, pavement markings and related devices.
• Coordinate emergency traffic control and special events; maintain safety standards.
• Operate and supervise use of vehicles and equipment; compile reports and data.

Skills

Supervision

Training others

Safety compliance

Technical knowledge

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Six years traffic regulation maintenance experience

Tools

MS Office

Cartegraph OMS

GIS

Google apps

Job description

The anticipated hiring salary for this position is $62,089.30 - $67,479.04 DOQ. The full salary range is $62,089.30 - $90,302.83.

This position is eligible for full benefits beginning on the employee's first day, including medical/dental/vision, PERSI Retirement, sick leave, vacation accrual, holiday pay, and more.

This position is open until filled and applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please note, this position is considered safety sensitive and requires a pre-employment drug test.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Street Maintenance Manager, oversee and direct and participate in a variety of activities for the installation, calibration, maintenance, and repair of computer-based traffic signals, electronic equipment and street lighting; production, installation and maintenance of traffic signs and pavement markings for the city. Operate and supervise the maintenance of a variety of vehicles and specialized equipment and tools. Train, assign, supervise and evaluate the work of assigned personnel; assure work projects are completed in compliance with federal, state and local laws, regulations and standards, as well as specifications, traffic orders, and timelines.

Plan, schedule and direct and participate in the installation, maintenance and repair of the City’s traffic regulatory systems, devices and street lighting.

TRAFFIC SIGNALS:

Plan, schedule, direct and participate in responsible duties in the construction, programing, maintenance, and repair of traffic signal equipment and associated structures including, but not limited to, signal cabinets, controllers, mmu, a variety of vehicle detection systems, relays, power supplies, UPS systems, internal and field wiring, signal and pedestrian heads, pre-emption detectors, pedestrian buttons, poles, mast arms, and span wires. Coordinate activities with the manager to develop and assign work schedules for the same. Provide technical advice to construction inspectors for installations performed by contract services. Oversee quarterly operational and safety checks of signal systems. Make efficient crew assignments and schedule work to be completed based on data collected by those inspections.

ROADWAY ILLUMINATION:

Plan, schedule, direct and participate in the construction, programing, maintenance, and repair of street light illumination systems and associated structures including, but not limited to, electrical services and components, poles, luminaires, j-boxes, photocells, and associated wiring up to 480 volts Ac. Coordinate activities with the manager to develop and assign work schedules for the same. Provide technical advice to construction inspectors for installations performed by contracted services. Oversee routine inspections of City street light systems for deterioration, damage and operational concerns. Make efficient crew assignments and schedule work to be completed based on data collected by those inspections.

ROADWAY SIGNAGE:

Plan schedule, direct and participate in responsible duties in the construction, maintenance and repair of traffic regulatory, warning, school, guidance and other signage and associated hardware including, but not limited to, signs, astrobrackets, posts, breakaways and a variety of mounting hardware. Coordinate activities with the manager to develop and assign work schedules for the same. Oversee the fabrication of new signs. Oversee the installation of new or removal of old signage as indicated in traffic orders or construction plans as well as assuring compliance with the same. Schedule and oversee routine visual inspections to check for sight obstructions, cleanliness, retroreflectivity and damage. Make efficient crew assignments and schedule work to be completed based on data collected by those inspections. Evaluate signage needs and concerns in the field providing input to the City’s engineering division for correction.

PAVEMENT MARKING:

Plan, schedule, direct and participate in responsible duties in the construction and maintenance of both painted and permanent pavement markings regulating and directing pedestrian and vehicular traffic including those applied to roadways, crosswalks, parking lots, curbs, traffic islands and any other areas as directed. Coordinate activities with the manager to develop and assign work schedules for the same. Oversee and schedule the maintenance of painting and bake down equipment and associated tools used in pavement marking activities. Oversee the installation of new or removal of old markings as indicated in traffic orders or construction plans as well as assuring compliance with the same. Schedule and oversee routine visual inspections of marking to check for damage and maintenance needs. Make efficient crew assignments and schedule work to be completed based on data collected by those inspections. Evaluate pavement marking needs and concerns in the field providing input to the City’s engineering division for correction.

EMERGENCY & SPECIAL EVENT TRAFFIC CONTROL:

Plan, schedule, direct and participate in temporary traffic control for special events, emergency services requests, winter snow events, flooding or any other emergency occurrence. Design, review and implement traffic control plans for special events and other Traffic Services operations that require control of traffic flow. During emergency events field design by the Foreman will be required to conform to the situation at hand.

Inspect work in progress and upon completion. Inspect job sites for safety issues and proper work practices taking corrective action as needed. Instruct subordinates in safety and proper work methods. Assure proper cleanup of job sites. Assure work and projects are completed in compliance with applicable codes, specifications, standards, regulations, traffic orders, and time lines including, but not limited to, the Federal MUTCD traffic manual and the Standard Highway Signs Design Guide.

Prepare and maintain a variety of records including safety meetings, employee performance, employee attendance, vehicle and equipment use, materials use, and work performed in the field. Must be able to assemble this data into clear and accurate reports. Perform fair and objective performance reviews of subordinates.

Operate computers, tablets, and other data collectors utilizing a variety of softwares and applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office, Cartegraph OMS, Google and GIS applications. Perform data entry recording the installation, maintenance and repair of Traffic Service’s assets. Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to those same assets. Upload and download traffic signal information. Access, evaluate traffic signal SCADA system information.

Oversee the operation and maintenance of assigned computers, tablets, softwares and application utilized by Traffic Services and provide training to subordinates in operation of the same.

Train, assign, supervise and evaluate the work of assigned Traffic maintenance personnel. Recommend promotions, appropriate discipline, reassignment, or terminations as requested.

Operate and oversee the maintenance of a variety of heavy and light vehicles and equipment including, but not limited to, paint truck, boom truck, bucket truck, forklift, backhoe, dump truck, deicer distributor, snow plow, portable and roadway paint stripers, trench compactor, pavement saws, jackhammer, air compressor, chain saws and a variety of powered and nonpowered hand tools.

Ensure that assigned personnel are trained in, and perform, safe and efficient operation and maintenance of vehicles, specialized equipment, and tools utilized in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices.

Investigate damage claims to assist in evaluating accident scenes. Determine needed repairs and estimate cost. Facilitate contact with insurance companies. Ensure repair work is completed according to specifications, policy, code, federal and state regulations.

Communicate professionally, courteously, and effectively with all city employees, the public, contractors, insurance companies and other government agencies. Receive and investigate complaints and follow-up and correct, if possible, issues raised by complaints. Provide information and explanation for concerns related to assigned projects or activities.

Review of plans, traffic orders, material and specialized equipment specifications related to the installation or removal of traffic control devices.

Requisition materials and supplies as needed to maintain proper and accurate materials inventory required to maintain and repair Traffic Services assets.

Compile estimates materials, labor, equipment, and time required to complete assigned projects and activities.

Respond to emergency situations on an on-call basis and rotating basis; subject to weekend standby on a rotating basis.

Direct Traffic Services operations in the absence of the Street Maintenance Manager.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by college-level course work, industrial or military electronic experience and six years of increasingly responsible traffic regulation maintenance experience.

Valid Class B commercial driver's license without A “No Air Brake” restriction and a tanker endorsement, Traffic Control Supervisor Certification within 6 months of hire, OSHA 10 card within 1 year of hire and an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Signals Level III Certification within 18 months of hire. Safety sensitive position.

Knowledge & Abilities:

Principles and practices of supervision and training