Traffic Signal Superintendent

Job Summary This position is responsible for the supervision and operations of the traffic signal systems which includes all maintenance, preventative maintenance, and on-call emergency service for the installation of traffic signals, signal systems, and intelligent transportation control devices on county-maintained systems under the direction of the Traffic Operations Division Manager, or designee. This position includes supervising, overseeing, and managing signal technicians and their workloads. Responsibilities Supervising, coordinating, and directing the installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signals and signal system devices on county-maintained signals. Conducts pre-job or tailgate briefings Assuring that all assigned traffic signal system repair and construction work, whether by contractor, consultant, or staff is complete, accurate, and correctly performed Troubleshooting traffic signal equipment and supervising repairs whilemonitoring and control project budgets, ensuring cost effectiveness Ensure strict adherence to OSHA standards and other safety regulations Instructing traffic signal technician workers on proper safety practices and procedures and enforcing safety regulations Directing and instructing signal technicians on work methods, procedures, and standards related to their assignments Responsible for developing traffic signal systems preventative maintenance plan, implementation, and ongoing signal systems operations optimization Administrative responsibilities include material and budget monitoring and control; assisting in personnel selection, training and evaluation; basic management reports; and contract oversight Troubleshoots problems and supervises troubleshooting. Receiving work orders, establishing priorities, and assigning projects to crew leaders or individual employees Maintains company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order. Determining personnel, equipment, and supplies needed to accomplish required tasks Coordinating activities with other municipalities staff and outside contractors and agencies Interviewing, recommending hiring, supervising, training, counseling, and evaluating subordinate personnel Must understand how to safely operate equipment and perform field investigations, data collection, and inventory of roadway, intersection, and traffic signal conditions Providing emergency responses on traffic control devices after normal working hours and occasionally supporting other divisions within the DOT to perform miscellaneous work or projects Understands flag and tag procedures and responsible for maintaining traffic signal shop inventory, equipment, and vehicles Responsible for inspecting the installation and programming of video detection systems (VDS). Also responsible for ongoing VDS inspection and operations and inspecting all new traffic signal systems during installation and confirming that new installations adhere to DOT standards and specifications Performing final inspection for acceptance of all new traffic signal, electrical, and communications control devices and does all other related work as required to complete the job Ability to operate Business Management systems and ensure that all electrical, mechanical, and communication driven traffic control devices county-wide adhere to the requirements of MUTCD, IMSA, NEMA, GDOT, and USDOT and FHWA regulations and standards Responsible for all employees performing safety standards and quality industry standards Maintain daily logs and write reports on site activities, including progress, issues, and safety incidents. Compiles rough data and preparing statistical and narrative reports from field studies Reading figures quickly, and accurately performing mathematical calculations Create and manage plans for the construction, repair, and maintenance of associated infrastructure. Inspecting crew work order installations to ensure accuracy in project implementation and assisting in preparing work orders for tra…

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