Traffic Signal Superintendent

Company : Cmes

Job Type : Full Time

Norcross, Ga 30093

Number of Applicants

000+

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Job Description - Traffic Signal Superintendent

Benefits:

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

The Traffic Signal Superintendent is responsible for supervising and managing the day-to-day operations of traffic signal maintenance and installation crews across the Atlanta metropolitan area. This leadership role oversees the planning, coordination, and quality control of signal system operations, ensuring compliance with local, state (GDOT), and federal (MUTCD) regulations. Superintendent ensures timely response to signal outages and plays a critical role in infrastructure modernization projects, such as adaptive signal systems and fiber integration.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise, schedule, and coordinate work activities for traffic signal technicians and contractors across multiple jurisdictions or service areas.

Oversee the maintenance, repair, installation, and inspection of traffic signals, flashing beacons, pedestrian crosswalks, and associated traffic control devices.

Ensure compliance with GDOT standards, NEMA/ATC controller specs, MUTCD guidelines, and city/county ordinances.

Review and interpret signal plans, blueprints, traffic studies, and timing sheets; implement or oversee signal timing adjustments.

Monitor and manage inventory of parts, tools, and signal system assets.

Track work orders, maintenance logs, and asset records using computerized systems (GIS, asset management platforms).

Provide guidance on the implementation of advanced traffic management systems (ATMS), adaptive signal control (e.g., Centracs, TACTICS), and connected vehicle technology.

Ensure compliance with OSHA safety regulations and local traffic control safety standards.

Assist in budget preparation and oversee purchasing of materials and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

High school diploma or GED required

6+ years of progressively responsible experience in traffic signal maintenance or construction, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.

Experience working in urban environments with complex signalized intersections.

Licenses & Certifications:

IMSA Level II Traffic Signal Technician certification required; Level III preferred.

IMSA Work Zone Safety certification required or obtainable within 6 months.

Valid Georgia driver’s license required; CDL Class A or B preferred.

Preferred Skills & Competencies:

Strong understanding of traffic signal systems, cabinet wiring, detection systems (video, radar, loops), and signal controller.

Ability to lead field crews and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Familiarity with Georgia DOT RTOP (Regional Traffic Operations Program) standards.

Experience with signal communication systems (fiber, wireless, ethernet), ATMS platforms, and cloud-based monitoring tools.

Budgeting and procurement experience for signal infrastructure projects.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting, documentation, and coordination with internal/external stakeholders.

Working Conditions:

Mix of field and office work; exposure to inclement weather and roadside traffic conditions.

Must be able to respond to after-hours emergencies, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Occasional lifting of equipment up to 50 lbs; ability to operate bucket trucks or oversee crews working at heights.

CMES, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer M/F/V/H/AA. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. CMES, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, and without regard to any other characteristic, protected by applicable law, all in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. CMES, Inc. complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, placement, classification, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, job training, and other aspects of employment.

CMES Inc. was founded in February 1996 by professional civil engineers. The initial operations of CMES Inc. were conducted from their home in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The founders were only employees for a time, working diligently to obtain and complete projects within budget and on time as per contract specifications.

Today, we are still young, but also an aggressive company comprised of experienced professionals from the engineering, design, analysis, construction, and project management fields. We have grown to a workforce of over 300 dedicated employees and a fleet of more than 400 heavy construction equipment and vehicles. Our corporate office is located on a 67,000 square foot facility which houses contracts, estimating, administrating, accounting, human resources, and our fleet departments. CMES Inc. ranks among the Top 5 Heavy Highway Contractors based in Atlanta. In turn, the company has grown steadily over the years which is evidenced by revenues exceeding $100M.

Certifications from various entities in the Metro-Atlanta area are held by CMES Inc. and include DOT certifications, MBE and EBO/ABE.

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