What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traffic Signal Supervisor position at City of New Orleans?
The city of New Orleans dept. of Public Works is looking for a Traffic Signal Supervisor to join our dedicated team! As a City Traffic Signal Supervisor, you will be responsible for the overall supervision of the traffic signal repair unit.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the daily operations of the traffic signal repair unit, including assigning tasks to team members for field and workshop activities.
- Supervise, train, and evaluate the performance of technicians and other staff to ensure quality and efficiency in work processes.
- Inspect traffic signal equipment and infrastructure to identify necessary repairs or preventive maintenance.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot issues in electronic, electrical, and mechanical components of traffic control systems.
- Ensure timely and effective repairs of malfunctioning traffic signals to minimize disruptions to traffic flow.
- Plan and coordinate routine maintenance to extend the life of traffic control equipment.
- Maintain an inventory of tools, parts, and equipment required for traffic signal maintenance and repair.
- Update and maintain accurate records of repairs, maintenance schedules, and equipment replacements.
- Review and interpret technical schematics, diagrams, and blueprints related to traffic signal systems
- Respond to emergency calls related to traffic signal outages or malfunctions, coordinating timely resolutions
Requirements:
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
- Five (5) years of experience in electronics, electrical maintenance or traffic control systems
Note: Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.
What We Offer:
Work-life Balance
- 14 paid holidays in 2023.
- 13 paid vacation days per year including during your first year of employment. Additional bonus vacation days the longer you are employed.
- 13 paid sick days per year including during your first year of employment. Additional bonus sick days the longer you are employed.
- Use or lose your days, off? Not here! You can roll an unlimited number of unused sick days and up to 45 unused vacation days to the next year.
- We pay you for unused vacation and sick days when you leave City government.
- Depending on your job, your department may also offer remote work, flexible schedules, and/or shift work
Great Insurance Benefits
- We offer healthcare plans as low as $60.31 biweekly for individual employees. Our plan covers medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision. Hate going to the doctor's office? It also includes access to telemedicine. Plan members can also opt to cover their children, spouses and same or opposite sex registered domestic partners.
- We also offer a Flexible Spending Account that can reduce taxes for employees by allowing for pre-tax contributions for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs.
- A completely free $25,000 life insurance policy is also available for all full-time employees.
Career Development
Join a workplace committed to fostering professional growth and development .Our Employee Growth and Development Division offers free courses in over 50 topics including Leadership, Personal Finance, Conflict Management, Excel, Managing Stress, and Business Writing.
Be a catalyst for change, and let your passion for service find purpose with us. Together, let's create a legacy that resonates with the heartbeat of our community. Your journey to meaningful impact starts with the City of New Orleans !
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $47,471.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have in electronics, electrical maintenance or traffic control systems
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $47,471
