Public Works Crew Leader - Signals

Public Works Crew Leader – Signals

Join City of Plano as Public Works Crew Leader – Signals.

City of Plano is looking for innovative people to join our team as a Public Works Crew Leader in the Signal Department. As a Crew Leader, you will be responsible for maintaining the Signal Lights and their functionalities. Opportunities for overtime are available.

Streets/Highways/Bridges

Full-Time, Regular

Minimum: $55,063.45 per year. Annual Salary Range: $55,063.45 – $70,000 (example)

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Three (3) years of experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of Signal equipment.
• Valid driver's license.
• IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication; safety practices and procedures; proper and efficient use of hand and power tools; methods of tool and equipment maintenance; traffic control and barricade placement.
• Ability to use basic functions of an iPad.

• Focus on what is good for the organization.
• Respect each other and the team.
• Have a positive attitude.
• Be a team player.

• $175 annual boot allowance and $175 annual jean allowance after successful completion of six (6) months probation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), matched 2:1 upon retirement.
• Enrollment in the Retirement Security Plan (RSP), fully funded by the City.
• Up to three weeks of paid vacation.
• Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Free Library Card.
• Free recreation center membership.

Under general supervision, the Public Works Crew Leader leads the work activities of assigned staff. Engages in the operations, maintenance, and repair of infrastructure (streets, sidewalks, alleys, signalized equipment, pavement markings, signs, drainage systems, etc.).

The incumbent carries out adequate and practical methods to attain desired objectives as assigned by a supervisor. Methods require use of initiatives and resourcefulness in executing processes and procedures. Works under indirect supervision, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters.

• Leads the work activities of assigned maintenance staff engaged in maintaining the City’s infrastructure.
• Maintains, and completes daily work orders through asset management and work order software.
• Provides communication and job information to customers and Supervisors.
• Ensures work sites are safe and appropriately secured in accordance with Public Works Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensures own and subordinates’ proper use of personal protective equipment and following all job site safety requirements.
• Operates a backhoe, tandem dump truck, street sweeper, loader, air hammer, chain saw, mortar mixer, pump, grinder, or other related tools and equipment.
• Inspects vehicles, equipment and tools to ensure they are safe, cleaned, maintained, fueled and ready for use at all times.
• Address and resolve citizen complaints in a respectful and courteous manner through clear communication and accurate information sharing.
• Participates in training subordinate personnel, including Equipment Operators, and Maintenance Workers.
• Completes locate requests for marking infrastructure to prevent damage during third‑party construction activities.
• Investigates citizen requests to evaluate next steps for prioritization of work, including repairs of pavement, sidewalks, alleys, signs, drainage systems, signalized intersections, screening walls and pavement markings.
• Tree trimming and removal to maintain right‑of‑way visibility.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.
• Evaluation, repair and replacement of traffic control devices including signs, pavement markings, and signalized intersection equipment.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

The incumbent must determine the materials required for a project, assignments for on‑site field staff, most appropriate methods for completing the project/job assigned.