Traffic Signal Supervisor

  • CITY OF GREENVILLE NORTH CAROLINA
  • Greenville, North Carolina
  • Apr 16, 2024
Full Time Administrative Analysis and Research Clerical and Administrative Support Transportation or Transit
  • Salary: 59,155 USD

Job Description

Job Summary

The City of Greenville seeks a skilled individual to fill the position of Traffic Signal Supervisor. This position will supervise skilled employees involved in the installation, maintenance, repair, and testing of traffic signals and related electronic equipment.

Hiring Salary Range: $59,155.20 - $75,420.80
Full Salary Range: $59,155.20 - $91,665.60

FLSA status: Nonexempt

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time.

Examples of Duties

  • Plans, prioritizes, trains, directs, and supervises the work of Traffic Signal Technicians;
  • Monitors staff performance and workloads;
  • Oversees installation, maintenance, and operations of traffic signal devices;
  • Investigates and resolves traffic signal related complaints and concerns;
  • Performs field reviews as required;
  • Identifies traffic signal safety and/or operational issues in the field and confers with management;
  • Assists the Traffic Engineer with the design and implementation of electronic traffic safety devices;
  • Coordinates with contractors, NCDOT, GUC, and others stakeholders;
  • Updates and monitors records of work;
  • Assists in maintaining asset management programs for traffic signals;
  • Prepares work orders, requisitions, quotes, and other documents;
  • Assists in managing contractor invoicing and schedules;
  • Assists in preparation of quarterly NCDOT Schedule C & D maintenance invoices;
  • Keeps current on new advances in traffic signal technology and assists in researching new technologies, materials, and equipment;
  • Communicates with members of the public, staff, representatives of City departments and external agencies on traffic signal related issues and attends meetings as required;
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or higher in electrical engineering, electronics, or closely related field, and
  • Five (5) or more years of experience in traffic signal work, electrical trade, or a closely related field.

OR

  • High school diploma or GED, and
  • Ten (10) or more years of experience in traffic signal work, electrical trade, or a closely related field.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:
- standard practices, materials, and tools of the electrical and electronic trades.
- principles and practices of supervision.
- safety hazards and precautionary methods related to the trades.
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices standards for signal equipment.

Ability to:
- Perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Read and interpret technical and graphical information such as electrical plans, code requirements, and electronic schematics and diagrams.
- Work cooperatively with others.
- Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Special Requirements

  • Must possess a valid CDL driver's license, Class B or higher.
  • IMSA Level II Traffic Signal Tech certified.


The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.

Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits.

Base Pay

59,155

Job Address

Greenville, North Carolina United States View Map