Job Information
City of New York Supervisor of Traffic Device Maintainers in New York, New York
Job Description
Traffic Control & Engineering is responsible for administration, engineering and operations related to the installation, manufacturing, maintenance and removal of signs, flexible bollards, moveable barriers, in-house traffic sign production and other traffic control devices. The office draws on the expertise and talents of engineers, sign designers, planners, inspectors, IT experts, analysts and others to help the agency achieve Vision Zero and other city goals.
Traffic Control & Engineering is seeking a dynamic and experienced candidate to supervise the Bronx Sign Shop and a team of nine Traffic Device Maintainers. The chosen candidate will be responsible for overseeing the comprehensive operations involving the preparation, installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic control devices, including traffic signs, structures, and their supports. Key responsibilities include supervising and training the staff in all aspects of warehousing, production, installation, repair, and maintenance tasks. Administrative duties entail maintaining an inventory control system, managing absence control calendars, evaluating staff performance, and implementing improvements in operational procedures. The supervisor will also maintain the physical upkeep of all work locations and warehouse areas, enforce strict compliance with all agency safety rules and regulations to ensure a secure working environment, and promote the correct usage of safety equipment and gear. Furthermore, the role encompasses performing field observations and audits, coordinating daily work assignments, closing out completed work, managing personnel, operating a motor vehicle, and participating in strategic meetings. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proven track record in operations supervision, exceptional collaborative skills, the ability to face and overcome challenges, and effective communication with all stakeholders. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a team committed to enhancing safety, accessibility, and mobility across New York City, while fostering professional growth and development in a challenging yet rewarding environment.
The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment. Transportation Planning and Management (TPM) is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on the City's streets, supporting the larger goals of economic and social vitality for people living, working and doing business in New York City. The Division’s responsibilities include planning, street design, technical analysis, signs, transit development, freight mobility and markings, ensuring the safety of motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists.
Preferred Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word, with exceptional computer skills. Experienced in supervising staff and adept at utilizing the Department of Transportation’s Sign Information Management System (SIMS). Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
To Apply:
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Current employees, please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet follow the Careers Link for Job ID #: 645998
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Most public libraries have computers available for use.
Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment.
Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
Work location: 4409 Park Avenue, Bronx
Hours/Shift: 40 Hours / To Be Determined
Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
At least two years of experience as a Traffic Device Maintainer working for the NYC Department of Transportation; or
Three years of recent, satisfactory, full-time experience maintaining, servicing and repairing mechanical equipment or experience of a nature similar to the duties described above, at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory
capacity.
License Requirement
At the time of appointment, all candidates must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
For appointment to certain positions, a Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) valid in the State of New York, with no restrictions, is required. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
