Foreman (Traffic Control Sign Foreman) - Operations & Maintenance

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23.91 - 29.89 - 36.89 USD Hourly

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Plan, assign, train and supervise assigned personnel and participate in the installation, repair and maintenance of traffic control signage and pavement markings.
2. Conduct performance evaluations, recommend disciplinary actions, handle employee complaints and grievances; recommend the hiring, termination and promotion of staff.
3. Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for signs and markings, recommend and administer policies and procedures.
4. Supervise the day-to-day operation and workflow of the computer based sign inspection routine.
5. Inspect work at various sites daily to ensure work orders are properly completed as assigned.
6. Observe and track activities of personnel responsible for work to ensure that standards for performance and quality are followed and achieved; may conduct detailed and comprehensive reviews of individual field work for accuracy, completeness and conformance with office standards; report on specific and cumulative production levels to managers and supervisors.
7. Work with primary sign technicians to generate work orders and track completion of maintenance activities utilizing the SAP system.
8. Track and ensure that signs manufactured from the warehouse are MUTCD compliant and are supplied in a timely manner to complete day-to-day maintenance activities.
9. Update the county sign inventory as necessary.
10. Record or direct the recording of data for traffic studies needed to evaluate hazardous or congested roadway conditions, utilize diagrams or charts to illustrate observations. Assist in traffic engineering studies initiated by the Traffic Control Administrator.
11. Analyze signage for proper placement, visibility, maintenance needs and report on graffiti problems.
12. Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of existing procedures, assess and monitor work load and identify opportunities for improvement to the Traffic Control Administrator and implement improvements.
13. Provide general guidance and lead teams on in-house traffic control device installation projects including raised pavement markers, tubular markers, striping, roadway markings, and large sign installation projects.
14. Supervise sign technicians in the operation of striping and tape application machines.
15. Coordinate and supervise after hour emergency repairs.
16. May operate truck (maximum 2 tons) to transport material and/or equipment to and from work site.
17. Perform other duties required for evaluation, analysis, maintenance and operation of traffic control devices as assigned by the Traffic Control Administrator.

**The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school diploma or GED, plus six (6) years directly related work experience, of which two (2) years must have been in the manufacturing of signs.

2. Certification from American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA), or equivalent, as a Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) and Municipal Signal Association (IMSA), Signs and Markings Level I.

3. Must have knowledge of traffic control concepts; federal, state, and local traffic laws; sign manufacturing process; procedures for sign installation and pavement markings.

4. Familiar with AASHTO, MUTCD standards and their practical application.

5. Ability to conduct traffic control studies in accordance with standards.

6. Ability to identify traffic control hazards in accordance with standards.

7. Ability to supervise traffic sign crews.

8. Must have ability to develop productive working relationships with supervisors and subordinates.

9. Ability to operate power and hand tools as required.

10. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

11. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.

12. Familiarity with and ability to use Microsoft Windows, sign manufacturing software (Flexi preferred).

13. Ability to develop and maintain a sign materials inventory and tracking system.

14. Ability to perform simple mathematical computations in the development of estimates for signs.

15. Must have familiarity with and ability to use a retro reflectometer in the evaluation of signs.

16. Ability to read and comprehend traffic engineering handbooks, manuals, etc.

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

1. Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination.

2. Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.

3. Employee must possess a valid New Mexico driver's license by date of employment and retain a valid New Mexico driver's license while employed in this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Duties are primarily performed indoors, estimated at 80%.

2. Indoor duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment.

3. Outdoor surfaces include natural ground, concrete, asphalt, ramps, stairs and bridges.

4. Work hazards or potential work hazards include exposure to dangerous situations involving traffic, adverse weather conditions, power tools and electrical hazards.

5. Worker is exposed to dust, wind, snow, possible lightning, temperature extremes, fumes/odors from the use of paints, adhesives, paint thinner, mace, wasp killer spray, ant killer granules, gasoline, graffiti remover, diesel fuel, carburetor cleaner, degreaser, and heat application units.

6. Worker is exposed to vibrations when operating the pion jar.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIALS

1. Worker uses a wide variety of hand tools and power tools in the performance of duties.

2. Worker operates pion jar unit, drill press, grinders, saw, pole straightener, air compressor, radio gun, computer, heat applicator unit, electric shears, and cordless drill.