JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  General Foreman (Signals)

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  October 1999

 

ORG/POS #:  2260/1765

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To direct the installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic signals.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general direction from the Traffic Systems Manager.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Assigns and directs the activities of work crews performing installation, repairs or preventive maintenance on traffic signals; reviews work in progress to ensure technical accuracy.

 

2.         Schedules routine maintenance and repairs of traffic signals, determines necessary materials, equipment and personnel for emergency repair projects.

 

3.         Utilizes blueprints, prior to the installation or replacement of traffic signals, to determine if special installation or maintenance requirements will be necessary; recommends signal design changes to the Traffic Engineering section.

 

4.         Answers questions and provides technical information to Signal Technicians and Signal Repair Technicians regarding specific maintenance and repair projects.

 

5.         Selects and provides training for new division employees; instructs employees in the use of different types of traffic controllers, computer terminal equipment, the use of Traffic Signal Standard manuals and safety precautions.

 

6.         Prepares tentative budget figures for traffic signal maintenance; recommends the purchase of replacement equipment, if equipment requires special approval or budget adjustment.

 

7.         Schedules the equipment used in the repair and replacement of overhead signals and signs; assigns crews to the repair or replacement of traffic signal utility poles.

 

8.         Operates an assigned vehicle to respond to calls received from the Police Department and citizens regarding malfunctioning and damaged traffic signals; ensures repairs are made according to established work standards.

 

9.         Compiles information and prepares daily reports for the Management Information System, listing time worked for employees, equipment and materials used.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Requisitions and purchases needed materials and supplies; provides technical information used in the preparation of specifications for equipment or supplies, to be purchased by competitive bidding.

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2.         Monitors the maintenance and repair of the Landfill Scale computers, spray equipment, and other Public Works operations.

 

3.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Provides general supervision to Signal Technicians I, Signal Technicians II, and Signal Repair Technicians.

JOB SPECIFICATION

GENERAL FOREMAN (SIGNALS)

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs work of average difficulty in directing the installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic signals.

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  February 1997

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  (Illustrative)

 

Assigns and directs the activities of work crews performing installation, repairs or preventive maintenance on traffic signals; reviews work in progress to ensure technical accuracy.

 

Schedules routine maintenance and repairs of traffic signals, determines necessary materials, equipment and personnel for emergency repair projects.

 

Utilizes blueprints, prior to the installation or replacement of traffic signals, to determine if special installation or maintenance requirements will be necessary; recommends signal design changes to the Traffic Engineering section.

 

Answers questions and provides technical information to Signal Technicians and Signal Repair Technicians regarding specific maintenance and repair projects.

 

Selects and provides training for new division employees; instructs employees in the use of different types of traffic controllers, computer terminal equipment, the use of Traffic Signal Standard manuals and safety precautions.

 

Prepares tentative budget figures for traffic signal maintenance; recommends the purchase of replacement equipment, if equipment requires special approval or budget adjustment.

 

Schedules the equipment used in the repair and replacement of overhead signals and signs; assigns crews to the repair or replacement of traffic signal utility poles.

 

Operates an assigned vehicle to espond to calls received from the Police Department and citizens regarding malfunctioning and damaged traffic signals; ensures repairs are made according to established work standards.

 

Compiles information and prepares daily reports for the Management Information System, listing time worked for employees, equipment and materials used.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Good knowledge of basic electronics and principles of solid state electronic equipment control devices.

 

Good knowledge of basic electrical principles.

 

Familiarity with budgetary processes.

 

Skill in the use of traffic computer equipment.

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Skill in the use of hand tools and electrical test meters.

 

Skill in the operation of an automatic transmission vehicle.

 

Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with Signal Technicians, Signal Repair Technicians, employees of other City departments and members of the public.

 

Ability to direct the activities of skilled technical employees.

 

Ability to interpret blueprints and schematic drawings.

 

Ability to read and interpret electronic repair manuals and National Traffic Signal Standards.

 

Ability to schedule routine and emergency maintenance projects.

 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

 

Completion of vocational technical school courses in advanced electronics; at least two (2) years of experience in the installation and maintenance of electronic devices; at least one (1) year of supervisory experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

                                                                            YES                                                                            NO

Lifting (lbs.)		ü
Carrying (lbs.)		ü
Stooping, Bending	ü
Kneeling, Squatting	ü
Walking	ü
Standing	ü
Sitting	ü
Climbing, Balancing (e.g., climbing and working from ladder)	ü
Use of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel	ü
Physical Coordination (sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs)	ü
Eye-Hand Coordination	ü
Close Vision (clear vision at 20" or less)	ü
Distance Vision (clear vision at 20' or more)	ü
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)	ü
Depth Perception (ability to judge distance spatial relationships)	ü
Hearing	ü

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

 

                                                                            YES                                                                            NO

Outdoor Weather Conditions	ü
Wet, Humid Conditions (non-weather)		ü
Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts	ü
Work in High, Precarious Places	ü
Fumes or Dust	ü
Toxic or Caustic Chemicals	ü
Extreme Heat (non-weather over 90º F.)	ü
Low Noise (e.g., business office)	ü
Moderate Noise (e.g., light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers)	ü
Loud Noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment)	ü