Signal Maintenance Supervisor

City of Mesquite•Mesquite, TX

About The Position

The Signal Maintenance Supervisor coordinates the daily operations of the signal maintenance shop, operates the City's Traffic Management Center (TMC), monitors traffic signal service, maintains and repairs traffic signals, and supervises and trains traffic signal staff. The position receives general supervision from the Traffic and Street Lighting Superintendent and supervises Signal Maintenance Technicians. The role includes programming, operating, troubleshooting, and repairing TMC systems and traffic signal equipment; overseeing service calls and contractor work; installing and maintaining traffic signals and detection equipment; and coordinating signal timing with the Traffic Engineer. The supervisor maintains equipment and supply inventories, completes work orders and reports, and remains on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, on a rotating basis.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in traffic signal construction, operation, and maintenance; preparation of traffic signal cabinets; programming and troubleshooting state-of-the-art electronic equipment; and providing guidance to traffic signal maintenance technicians.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to remain on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily signal maintenance shop operations, supervise and train assigned staff, and train staff on new signal technology.
Operate the City's Traffic Management Center; program, operate, troubleshoot, and repair system components; use software to program traffic signal controllers; test equipment; monitor inventory; and produce reports.
Monitor service calls, ensure their completion, assist with on-site adjustments, coordinate traffic signal contractors, read blueprints, verify compliance with specifications and guidelines, and ensure required permits are obtained.
Maintain, repair, and construct traffic signals; complete work orders documenting work performed and materials and equipment used.
Install temporary and permanent traffic signals and school zone flashers.
Remain on call 24 hours per day, seven days a week, on a rotating basis.
Install and routinely check in-pavement vehicle loop detectors, video detection, and Opticom equipment.
Operate equipment and use hand tools needed to maintain, repair, and construct traffic signals, including concrete saws, backhoes, ditch witch equipment, drills, hand saws, and grinders.
Maintain signal equipment and supply inventories and schedule equipment maintenance and repair.
Coordinate with the Traffic Engineer to synchronize signal timing along major arterial streets for efficient traffic flow.
Drive systems and subsystems routinely to identify changes in traffic patterns.
Patrol streets to identify traffic signals needing repair and review repair needs with the Traffic and Street Lighting Superintendent.
Ensure the assigned signal maintenance shop vehicle is serviced regularly and perform minor repairs and maintenance as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual and adhere to assigned work schedules and attendance policies.