Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Operations Superintendent, this position supervises sign shop crews for sign making, sign installation, maintenance, detouring and roadway painting duties.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises, trains, directs, and evaluates staff engaged in the Sign Shop operations on a daily basis.
• Ensures work activities of crews are performed in accordance with approved standards, service level commitments and procedures to ensure quality of work, and the safety of crews and the public.
• Ensures that work activities are performed in accordance with the Corporate Safety Policy and Provincial OH&S Regulations. Investigates health & safety incidents in a timely manner with follow up and correct action.
• Monitors and communicates work progress daily, while maintaining comprehensive records.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of detailed annual work plans, operational procedures, and training programs.
• Ensures crews complete required forms and reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Documents and prepares construction sign making quotes and rental invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Enforces all Civic and Division policies and procedures with the staff. Examples include safety, hours of work and respectful workplace policies.
• Investigates and records actions taken in response to emerging issues on streets that pertain to traffic detours, sign installation & maintenance and line and crosswalk painting that are impacting the safety and mobility of residents.
• Prepares weekly schedules based on work requirements and available resources.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience: 

• Grade 12 education.
• Five years of City operations experience including 3 years supervisory experience in a municipal operation.
• 3 years sign shop experience or a demonstrated ability to direct operations with respect to traffic detours, sign manufacturing and installation and painting of roads.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Successful completion of, or ability to complete successfully, recognized supervisory courses.
  
  

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Considerable knowledge of current methods, technical specifications, materials, equipment, and work practices related to all facets of traffic detours, signing and painting.
• Knowledge of related corporate safety policies and regulations, bylaws, standards, and specifications.
• Knowledge in the use of equipment, materials and techniques used in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices.
• Knowledge of practices and principles involved in the use of traffic control devices.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply the technical skills required for this position.
• Ability to read and comprehend engineering drawings and temporary traffic control plans as they relate to sign, detour, pavement marking, and streetscaping installations.
• Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of staff as well as coach crew members to enhance their work performance, resolve conflicts and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, contractors, and civic employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Skill in the care and use of office and field equipment.
• Knowledge and experience with ERP systems and Microsoft 365 apps.

Additional Requirements

Shift work and weekend work are involved.