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Maintenance Operations Center
Loveland, CO 80537, USA

Job Summary:

Oversees the Traffic Signal Maintenance program for the organization. Monitors budget and maintenance inventory for traffic signal maintenance and operations. Required to serve twenty-four hour, on-call duty one week per month and during various shifts for emergencies as needed.

The salary range for this position is $36.47- $52.89 per hour with ahiring range of$36.47 - $44.68, depending on qualifications and experience.

This opportunity will be available to applicants until Wednesday, 9.9.26 at 12:00 P.M. M.S.T.

A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred.

The City of Loveland Traffic Signal Supervisor will operate with a commitment to the One City, One Team approach, positively collaborate with team members and residents, and show a dedication to excellent service with courtesy and kindness!

• Accountability & Integrity
• Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust
• Safety
• Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness.

Our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance. Please view our video Working at Loveland to learn more about our exceptional Loveland community and the benefits of working for the City.

Essential Functions:

• Provides supervision, training and workload management for all team.
• Schedules daily traffic signal maintenance and construction work.
• Perform all duties of the Techs
• Inspect installations and maintenance of traffic signals, school zones, rapid flashing beacons, roadway weather information system (RWIS) components and subsystems.
• Repair, program, install, construct, and maintain Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) components, traffic signal communications, video systems and subsystems.
• Program and operate central traffic signal computer.
• Monitor and operate the central traffic signal system and subsystems from the Traffic Operations Center (TOC).
• Work includes remote monitoring and adjusting performance in response to planned and unplanned traffic incidents.
• Test and replace or repair subsystem components using laptop computers and other test equipment.
• Work includes systems and subsystems and all field equipment such as signal cabinets, signal poles/mast arms, and signal heads.
• Investigate ITS components and recommend new equipment and system improvements.
• Assist in developing signal equipment standards and assist with purchasing of parts.
• Install, operate test and repair ITS electronic systems, components, and make necessary adjustments and repairs.

Other Job Functions:

• Work on a pavement marking crew, sign installations, and traffic counts.
• Act as Traffic Operations Superintendent in their absence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Level and Management Expectations:

Supervisor for Benefitted Employees:

• Provides direct supervision to professional, technical, and skilled employees to assure accountability to department and organizational goals and objectives.
• Focus on day-to-day operations and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently.
• Interprets policies and exercises independent judgment and decision making within department.
• Makes personnel decisions related to hiring, performance, or disciplinary actions.
• Champions and embodies the company's mission, vision, values, and culture.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Graduate or GED required.

Experience:

• 5 years ITS and traffic signal maintenance, construction, or repair experience required. A two-year technical degree in electronics, computers or a similar field may substitute for two (2) years of required experience.

Certifications:

• Must possess a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) permit at time of hire and obtain a valid Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) within 90 days of hire.
• Must possess International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level II Signs and Markings Certification, and Traffic Signal Technician II.
• Must obtain IMSA Traffic Signal Level III within one year of hire.
• Must possess International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician or American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATTSA)

The CDL license training is subject to the condition that you must repay the City of Loveland three thousand dollars, $3,000.00 in the event you resign or you are terminated for cause within twenty-four (24) months after your starting date with the City. In such event, you irrevocably authorize repayment of the cost by set-off from any final payment of compensation or reimbursement due to you from the City. Any remaining balance shall be paid in certified funds within thirty (30) days of such resignation or termination date.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to set up and inspect safe work zones under heavy traffic conditions.
• Knowledge and ability to operate personal computers, electronic test equipment, aerial lift trucks, hand tools, underground locating equipment, and forklift trucks for installation, repairs, and maintenance.
• Ability to work in the field under all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to operate dump trucks with snow plows for storm fighting/snow plowing operations as needed.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Frequent light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools.
• Frequent e xposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.
• Occasional e xposure to hazards that are predictable or well protected against.

Additional Working Demands / Conditions:

• Considered essential personnel required to report for duty as directed in response to community emergencies (e.g. natural disaster, fire, flood, blizzard, etc.).
• Field, equipment operation, signal shop and office type work. Fieldwork during inclement weather conditions in conjunction with high speed, heavy volume traffic areas is to be expected.
• Office and shop work includes Traffic Operations Center (TOC) monitoring of systems, central computer and other ITS components’ computers and system programming, operations and installation, component testing/ troubleshooting/repair work in a shop environment and in the field.
• Ability to occasionally lift heavy objects up to 100 lbs. and repetitive lifting of heavy objects of up to 50 lbs will be required.
• Operation of bucket trucks, dump trucks w/snow plows, forklifts, underground locate equipment, and various power and hand tools.
• Serve on call duty and incidents scheduled and unscheduled, and must arrive for emergency call outs to 105 West 5 th Street within 30 minutes of call.

Additional Screening Information:

This position requires a CDL. Employees in this position are subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

With over 300 days of sunshine, and just 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park in the heart of northern Colorado, Loveland is an ideal community for anyone to call home. Known as the Sweetheart City, this vibrant cultural hub is home to nearly 500 sculptures and public art installations, the world-famous Valentine Remail Program, and picturesque views of the Rocky Mountains. The community is bustling with a thriving arts, brewery, foodie, and shopping scene. Enjoy headliner concert and theatre productions, professional hockey events, endless community recreation and open space opportunities, art and sculpture shows, and several local festivals. Loveland also boasts an award-winning golf course and an inclusive library and community center. Loveland, Colorado has EVERYTHING YOU LOVE!

In 2020, Loveland was the only Colorado City to win the Governor’s Award for Downtown Excellence, is the top residential recycling City in the state for 4 consecutive years and has been ranked as one of the top places to live, work and raise a family in the U.S. and as one of the Most Idyllic Picturesque towns in America.

A vibrant community, surrounded by natural beauty, where you belong!

• Two (2) Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
• A Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
• Discounted Chilson Center passes
• Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
• Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
• A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary 529 College Invest program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Recognition Program
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Market based pay & regular performance reviews
• Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a driving record and background check. Selection process will comply with DOT regulations including post-offer drug screening and FMCSA Clearinghouse full query if applicable.

High School or better.

5 years: ITS and traffic signal maintenance, construction, or repair experience. A two-year technical degree in electronics, computers or a similar field may substitute for two (2) years of required experience.

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