Traffic Signal Technician Supervisor - Tech Shop

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. Although the full pay range is posted, the target hiring range is $90,000 -$115,000. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 457B Retirement Plan 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date Location & Schedule In this position, you can expect to work at Roslyn (5440 Roslyn St. Denver, CO) Monday-Friday, typically 7:00-3:30. With occasional nights and weekends. Who We Are & What You’ll Do The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. For more information, please visit the DOTI website. DOTI’s Commitment to Equity: DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets, and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development. DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results. The Transportation Operations team is responsible for the operation, maintenance, installation, and emergency repair of traffic control devices. They maintain a fiber optic communication network providing services to the DOTI, Information Technology Division and Denver Police Department. They also operate the Transportation Management Center and are responsible for signals, electronics repair, utility locates, sign installation, sign manufacturing and pavement markings. As a Supervisor, you will be responsible for direct supervision of the Tech Shop team, and partner with the Construction and Maintenance side of the Signals section. Specifically, you will:

Requirements

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
• Experience Requirement: Five (5) years of experience in traffic signal installation, construction, maintenance, or repair
• Education/Experience Equivalency Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
• License/Certifications: This job requires driving. Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Thorough understanding of MUTCD and IMSA Rules and Regulations
• At least 5 years experience with Intelight/Econolite Controllers and NEMA Cabinets
• Microsoft office
• Experience with TransSuite central service system
• Passion for excellent customer service; adding value to the City, DOTI, and our customers; and the safe use of the public right of way
• Dedication as a valued, collegial team supervisor who supports and mentors junior traffic signal technicians and fosters a positive work environment
• Adaptability to technology, innovations, and eagerness to grow and develop with the team
• Previous experience supervising or leading a team
• Data-driven technical reporting ability with verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate initiative and deconfliction skills in performing assigned duties, identifying challenges and solutions, and supporting DOTI’s values and goals

Responsibilities

• Supervise technicians and perform skilled shop and field tasks in assembling, installing, servicing, testing, repairing, and adjusting electrical, electronic, and mechanical components of traffic signals and related traffic control devices.
• Coordinate with internal groups as well as Light Rail, Union Pacific, and Denver Fire on planning and implementation of technical services utilizing equipment and functions (Intelight/ Econolite controllers, programing functions like peer to peer, overlaps, logic).
• Direct supervision of crew members both in the field and at City facilities which includes hiring, training, performance evaluations, scheduling, disciplinary/corrective action, coaching, career development, team building, and ensuring safety
• Assisting the Signals Section Manager with updates and progress with work orders and maintenance by using proper electronic documentation - OpenGov, MS Office applications
• Assist in scheduling for Frank Shift, standby, holiday responsibilities for crew; ensuring adverse hours coverage
• Communicate with Denver Police Department on the schedule to have clear expectations with who is on shift for two-way communication
• Provide prompt and excellent customer service in response to questions/concerns from diverse groups such as external and internal stakeholders such as engineers, the public, contractors, and inspectors
• Mentor and provide technical assistance to crew members as well as continuous learning focusing on DOTI initiatives and innovations. In addition, ensure crew follow current MUTCD and IMSA Rules and Regulations
• Assist Manager to develop annual work programs within the respective crews they supervise and monitor related KPIs (key performance indicators) and metrics to track outcomes against program goals
• Responsible for crew’s data input and accuracy of asset management and signal timing systems to manage work order delivery, inventory control, and labor hours
• Lead the crew to promote growth and opportunity and partner with fellow Traffic Signals Supervisors to foster efficiency and build an excellent department

Benefits

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED