JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Superintendent of Electrical Operations

Chicago Department of Transportation

Number of Positions: 1
(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $129,936-$146,376

Applications for this position will be accepted from 09/23/2024 until 11:59pm CDT on 10/07/2024

The Chicago Department of Transportation is seeking a Superintendent of Electrical Operations to function as a second-level supervisor. This role will be responsible for directing and coordinating the work of General Foreman, Foreman and their crews engaged in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical lighting and traffic signal equipment, and perform related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Directs and manages field crews engaged in the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signals, traffic controls equipment and street, alley and viaduct lightingManages and coordinates the repair, replacement and rewiring of damaged streetlight and traffic signal poles and replacement or installation of underground electrical cableCoordinates and directs personnel responsible for the cleaning and minor repair of streetlights and traffic signals, the replacement of burnt out or broken lamps and the resetting of electrical time controls equipmentOversees and monitors the dispatching of daily work assignments to field crews and authorizes emergency repairsOversees the purchasing and inventory control of electrical maintenance suppliesDirects the preparation of management reports concerning the productivity of subordinate personnelMeets and confers with field crew supervisors for the purpose of assigning personnel, prioritizing work assignments and coordinating the availability of equipment and materialsEstablishes and oversees the implementation of operating policies and work standards and proceduresSchedules and coordinates work projects and activitiesEstablishes and monitors goals and objectives for field crew assignments, ensuring productivity and quality standards are metDirects on-site inspections to ensure the quality and timeliness of work and to ensure that staff follow proper safety procedures

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: 2451 South Ashland Avenue
Days: Monday through Friday
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE