Traffic Signal Crew Leader

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs as lead worker, inspects completed work and work in progress to ensure compliance with standards and safety requirements;
• Provides training, guidance, and instruction to staff on proper work procedures;
• Serves as a liaison to the supervisor and provides technical support to staff;
• Maintains accurate and timely work records and logs to ensure completion of projects and assignments according to established goals and deadlines;
• Ensures appropriate traffic controls and safety procedures are followed to comply with established policies, rules, and regulations;
• Checks system status and sets time on traffic intersection zones to ensure telemetry is in full operation;
• Provides support to professional staff and management regarding traffic system designs;
• Interprets roadway construction plans, electronic schematics, and diagrams, and makes technical decisions to complete construction and/or repair projects according to established goals;
• Troubleshoots traffic signal malfunctions to restore operations;
• Programs school flashers and school flasher radio system;
• Meets with railroad officials regarding traffic and railroad crossing signal operations to mitigate traffic and safety issues;
• Performs computer programming, hardware, and software troubleshooting, and maintains, monitors, and updates computer systems and software as necessary to support safe and effective traffic signal operations;
• Checks on various computer programs related to Fiber communication, Radio communication, and Camera detection systems;
• Performs regular field inspections of the operation and condition of control equipment and electronic devices to ensure proper operations and timely maintenance and replacement is performed;
• Participates in the budget process; monitors expenditures; maintains records of inventories and materials for multiple projects to ensure necessary supplies and materials are available for each project;
• Provides timely responses and resolutions to issues received from customers to maintain positive relations with residents;
• Mets and engages with contractors on special projects to verify components;
• Provides performance feedback, trains, and instructs employees to meet established goals and objectives;
• Participates in staff evaluations with designated supervisor to provide impartial feedback regarding performance;
• Ensures that staff maintain safety standards and adhere to policies and procedures for efficient and safe operations.

Requirements

• Equivalent to a high school diploma PLUS five (5) years of experience in traffic signal operations, which includes experience in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).

Qualifications

• Valid Class B commercial driver’s license is required.
• A Journeyman Electrician License (JE-98) is required.
• An International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level ll Certification in Traffic Signals is required.