The City of Fort Worth is hiring a

Signal Systems Supervisor

Pay Range: $65,563 - $85,232

Job Posting Closing on: Tuesday, November 26, 2024

 Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 6:30am – 3pm; Some evening/weekend work required.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities, and much more.

 The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

The City of Fort Worth is looking for a highly skilled & motivated individual who is able and willing to lead a group of technical staff and to assist the organization towards the implementation of different projects, and wants to expand his/her technical knowledge and professional career by being involved in the state-of-the-art-technology traffic signal and ITS system.  The City of Fort Worth is currently in the process of procuring or implementing new local traffic signal controller hardware & software, new central traffic management system software, implementation of citywide communication network, PTZ cameras, and other related ITS devices.

Transportation and Public Works Department Transportation Management Division seeks a Signal Systems Supervisor to supervise and coordinate daily activities of maintenance crew for trouble shooting and maintenance of traffic signal controllers and cabinets for new intersections or existing signalized intersections, responding to citizens inquires, PM (Preventative Maintenance) program management, and occasional activities such as signal hardware modification in the field, installation of traffic signals or street lights and/or other electronic equipment; to coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the management personnel. Subject to being on call (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week to respond to emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • High School diploma/GED supplemented by specialized training in electrical installation and repair or a related field and five years of responsible experience in electronics and/or electric wire installation and maintenance including two years of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience.
  • Five (5) years of responsible experience in electronics and/or electric wire installation and maintenance including two years of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience.
  • Valid Texas Driver’s License Class C
  • Possession of IMSA (International Municipal Signal Association) Traffic Signal Bench and/or Field Technician Level 2 certificate at time of hire. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Possession of Class A / B Commercial Driver’s License
  • Knowledge of CalTrans and ATC Technology
  • Additional education, knowledge, experience, and/or certification as it relates to the position
  • A Journeyman Electrical License or an Associate’s Degree in Electronics or a related field is preferred
  • Customer Service and computer skills
  • Knowledge of Texas MUTCD
  • Knowledge of but not limited to Microsoft Office, are strongly preferred

 The job responsibilities include: 

  • Supervises staff, which includes prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary decisions or recommendations.
  • Coordinates and supervises the organization and operational activities for the repair, maintenance, installation of traffic signal systems and/or electronic equipment on traffic lights.
  • Participates in the implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities; recommends and implements resulting policies and procedures.
  • Identifies opportunities for improving traffic signal system repair, maintenance, and installation; implements improvements approved by management staff.

 Physical Demand

Light Work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for the Sedentary Work category and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated Light Work.

Working Conditions

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking and repetitive motion.

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.

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