Electric Shop Superintendent

Transportation Superintendent

Position Specific Summary

The Transportation Superintendent position at the City of Tucson's Department of Transportation & Mobility Electric Shop supervises field crews performing maintenance & operations work in a large public work department. This position oversees maintenance crews tasked with streetlight, traffic signal, and traffic signal electronics maintenance, repairs, and replacement within the Street Maintenance Division, 811 (Blue Stake) section, and is responsible for field location of COT electrical facilities for all excavations across the City. This position also oversees supplemental contractor support as necessary to fulfill maintenance duties including electrical contractors, electrical inspectors, and utility locators.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Transportation Administrator. This position exercises supervision over Electric Shop personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises Electric Shop personnel through subordinate supervisors, establishing clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards.
• Directs maintenance and operations programs for traffic signals and street lighting systems, including management of 24/7/365 on-call response services.
• Manages personnel functions including recruitment, performance evaluations, employee development, timekeeping, counseling, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations, industry standards, and applicable codes while promoting a strong safety culture through training and oversight.
• Develops, administers, and monitors section budgets, resources, equipment, vehicles, facilities, materials, and staffing needs. Develops reports for management or other administrative areas
• Manages workflows and assets in an asset management system. Oversees operational reporting, asset management quality control, incident documentation, standard operating procedures, and responses to public records and legal requests.
• Coordinates with Traffic Engineering, contractors, external agencies, and community stakeholders to support traffic signal operations, maintenance activities, and special projects. Reviews traffic signal and street lighting designs for maintenance impacts.
• Responds to and resolves public concerns and fosters continuous improvement through staff training and professional development.
• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Work is conducted both in the office and in the field.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Associates Degree

Experience: Five (5) years directly related experience

Equivalency: Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis

License/Certifications: A valid and unrestricted Driver License

Preferred Qualifications: Certified Public Manager

Experience managing traffic signal systems, street lighting networks, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), or municipal electrical infrastructure.

Five years of progressively responsible supervisory or management experience in electrical systems, traffic signal operations, street lighting maintenance, transportation infrastructure, or public works operations.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience overseeing utility locating programs (811/Blue Stake) and underground utility coordination

Position Details

Job Profile

J5230 - Transportation Superintendent

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Compensation Grade

G110

Hourly Range

$35.37 - 53.05 USD

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Exempt

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Department

Department Link

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Background Check

This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.

About Us

Benefits

The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at

Citizenship

The City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship.

City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer

The City does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD).

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Recruiter Name

Genevieve Hernandez (103166)

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