Supervisor of Traffic Device Maintainers L2 & L3
About The Position
Traffic Control & Engineering is seeking an experienced individual for the Bronx Sign Shop Superintendent position. The role oversees employees involved in 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 ensure projects remain aligned and compliant. The position prepares daily indicator reports and monthly summaries, evaluates work orders, manages material requisitions, coordinates Street Improvement Projects and Vision Zero initiatives, and serves as the facilities unit's primary contact for building upgrades and repairs. The Superintendent uses the Sign Information Management System (SIMS) to streamline traffic sign installations. The Superintendent supervises two Supervisors of Traffic Device Maintainers (STDM), ensuring tasks are completed on time, managing attendance issues, and overseeing CityTime records at the beginning and end of each shift. The role ensures daily assignments comply with Borough Engineering Standard Operating Procedures, allocates work, provides directions, and trains supervisors. It also schedules work audits to verify proper installation, relocation, or removal of regulatory signage and manages the daily operations of the Bronx Sign Shop stockroom, including supervision and training of the stockroom employee. The position calls for proactive leadership, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to operational efficiency, accountability, and safety. The Department of Transportation's mission is to support the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in New York City and maintain and enhance transportation infrastructure. Traffic Control & Engineering administers and carries out engineering and operations for the installation, manufacturing, maintenance, and removal of signs, flexible bollards, moveable barriers, in-house traffic sign production, and other traffic control devices.
Requirements
- Must be serving permanently in the title or be reachable on DOT's promotion list.
- For appointment to Assignment Level II or III: 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.
- Proactive leadership, excellent organizational skills, and commitment to operational efficiency, accountability, and safety.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the production, installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic control devices and markings across one or more boroughs.
- Coordinate and oversee project implementation with DOT crews and DDC contractors.
- Provide technical guidance to the Bronx Borough Engineer's Office and participate in field meetings with construction contractors.
- Prepare daily indicator reports and compile 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, monitor task completion, manage attendance issues, and oversee CityTime records at the beginning and end of each shift.
- Ensure daily work assignments comply with Borough Engineering Standard Operating Procedures; allocate assignments, provide directions, and train supervisors.
- Schedule audits to verify correct installation, relocation, or removal of regulatory signage.
- Manage daily Bronx Sign Shop stockroom operations, including supervising and training the stockroom employee.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
