Posted: Mar 26, 2025
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Electronic Technician Supervisor - Transportation and Infrastructure Management Center

City of San Antonio - San Antonio, Texas
Full-time
Salary: $54,072.72 - $72,634.64 Annually
Application Deadline: Apr 21, 2025
Construction/Utilities/Contracting
Under general direction, is responsible for directing the activities of individuals engaged in the repair, installation, and maintenance of all electrical components. Overseeing the maintenance of computer operated and monitored traffic systems is also part of this positions focus. Working conditions are primarily inside but occasionally require outside work for inspections or mechanical work advice. Exposure to temperature variations, damp/wet surfaces, hazardous materials, high noise areas, insects, insect bites, dust and unfavorable fumes and vapors is possible. Exercises technical supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location  
Transguide, 3500 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78229

Work Hours
Hours will vary between 5:00 a.m. - 2:30 a.m.. 7 days a week

Essential Job Functions

  • Supervises operators in the Transportation and Infrastructure Management Center; assigns and evaluates work to staff, occasionally by using a two-way hand held radio.
  • Monitors and analyzes data in regards to traffic signal system status, school zone system status, and high water detection system remotely from the Transportation and infrastructure Management Center
  • Implements changes to timings based on equipment malfunctions, construction activities, requests from consultants, or as directed by the Engineer.
  • Monitors citizen requests using the SAP Plant Maintenance system
  • Installs, troubleshoots, and maintains the communications equipment related to traffic signals; Maintains inventory; initiates requisitions for stock replacement parts and equipment.
  • Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
  • Dispatches traffic signal field crews as well as other Public Works Crews
  • Supervises and trains technicians in the repair of traffic signal and traffic control equipment, occasionally lifting and carrying equipment or materials weighing 15 pounds.
  • Performs field supervision to oversee the repairs of floodgates, water circulating systems, computer operations and monitoring of flood control systems.
  • Assists in establishing work methods and procedures for the maintenance, testing, and installation of control equipment and systems. 
  • Ensures that all areas of the City have adequate coverage for emergency responses when necessary.
  • Performs field inspections of work completed by technicians or other staff.
  • Develops database and annual maintenance schedules for equipment inspections and repairs.
  • Assist in preparing the budget and maintaining administrative duties of the division.
  • Coordinates projects with other departments and outside agencies.
  • Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
  • Six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in installation and repair of mechanical equipment and electronic or electrical systems to include three (3) years of supervisory responsibility.
  • Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of SAP Plant Maintenance System.
  • Knowledge of computerized traffic control systems.
  • Practical working knowledge of traffic signal timing principles and practices. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form. 
  • Ability to use basic hand tools and power tools. 
  • Ability to handle all the physical requirements of the job. 
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.