Supervisor of Traffic Device Maintainers L2 & L3

City of New York•Bronx, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Traffic Control & Engineering (TCE) is seeking an experienced and dedicated Bronx Sign Shop Superintendent to oversee employees producing, installing, repairing, and maintaining traffic control devices and markings across one or more boroughs. The Superintendent coordinates project implementation with DOT crews and DDC contractors, provides technical guidance to the Bronx Borough Engineer’s Office, and participates in field meetings with construction contractors to support project alignment and compliance. The role includes preparing daily indicator reports and monthly summaries, evaluating work orders, managing material requisitions, and coordinating Street Improvement Projects and Vision Zero initiatives. The Superintendent serves as the primary contact for the facilities unit on building upgrades and repairs and uses the Sign Information Management System (SIMS) to support traffic sign installations. The Superintendent supervises two Supervisors of Traffic Device Maintainers, monitors task completion and attendance, and oversees CityTime records at the beginning and end of each shift. The Superintendent ensures daily assignments follow Borough Engineering Standard Operating Procedures, allocates work, provides directions, and trains supervisors. The role also includes scheduling audits of regulatory-sign installation, relocation, or removal, and managing the Bronx Sign Shop stockroom, including supervising and training its employee. The Department of Transportation’s mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in New York City and to maintain and enhance transportation infrastructure. Transportation Planning and Management supports safe and efficient movement on city streets. Traffic Control & Engineering handles administration, engineering, and operations related to traffic-control devices, including signs, flexible bollards, moveable barriers, and in-house traffic sign production.

Requirements

Must be serving permanently in the title or be reachable on DOT’s promotion list.
At least one year of experience as a Supervisor of Traffic Device Maintainers working for the NYC Department of Transportation; or four years of recent, satisfactory, full-time, practical experience maintaining, servicing, and repairing mechanical equipment, including two years in a supervisory capacity.
Excellent organizational skills and a commitment to operational efficiency, accountability, and safety.

Responsibilities

Oversee employees producing, installing, repairing, and maintaining traffic control devices and markings across one or more boroughs.
Coordinate project implementation with DOT crews and DDC contractors and provide technical guidance to the Bronx Borough Engineer’s Office.
Participate in field meetings with construction contractors to support project alignment and compliance.
Prepare daily indicator reports and comprehensive monthly summaries.
Evaluate work orders and manage material requisitions.
Coordinate Street Improvement Projects and Vision Zero initiatives.
Serve as the primary contact for the facilities unit regarding building upgrades and repairs.
Use the Sign Information Management System (SIMS) to support traffic sign installations.
Supervise two Supervisors of Traffic Device Maintainers, ensuring timely task completion and managing attendance issues.
Oversee CityTime records at the beginning and end of each shift.
Ensure daily assignments comply with Borough Engineering Standard Operating Procedures; allocate assignments, provide directions, and train supervisors.
Schedule work audits to verify correct installation, relocation, or removal of regulatory signage.
Manage daily Bronx Sign Shop stockroom operations and supervise and train the stockroom employee.