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Public Works Crew Leader - Signals

City of Plano
Plano, TX Part Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2026
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226063

Location

Parkway Service Center

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Full-Time

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Regular

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$26.472811

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$39.709217

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SERVE

At the City of Plano, our values make us who we are and guide us as we SERVE our city. As members of Team Plano, our organizational Values (what is most important to us) make up the acronym, SERVE (Stewardship Engaged Respectful Visionary Excellence).

Job Details

The City of Plano is seeking an innovative, forward-thinking individual to join our team as a Public Works Crew Leader in the Signal Department. As a Crew Leader, you will be responsible for maintaining the Signal Lights and Signal Lights functionalities in the City of Plano. May have opportunities for overtime as well.

A Successful Candidate Will Have

  • Hi gh School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
  • Three (3) years of experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of Signal equipment.
  • Class C Drivers license.
  • IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I preferred
  • Communicating clearly both verbally and in writing; Safety practices and procedures; proper and efficient use of hand and power tools; methods of tool and equipment maintenance; traffic control and barricade placement.
  • Will need to be able to use basic functions of an I-Pad

In addition to the minimum qualifications for the position, a successful candidate will:

  • Fo cus on what is good for the organization
  • Respect each other and the team
  • Have a positive attitude
  • Be a team player

Every person matters. Every job has purpose. Together we make a difference. Join Team Plano!

Public Works Vision and Core Values: Team members have a sense of ownership and pride in their jobs as members of our Public Works department. They are well-trained, competent, able to accomplish all aspects of their job – and prepared to move into the next role. Our Public Works Core Values are Respect, Teamwork, Trust, Safety, and Communication.

As a valued Team Plano member, you will receive numerous benefits:

  • $175 annual boot allowance and $175 annual jean allowance after successful completion of six (6) month probation
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement
  • Enrollment in the Retirement Security Plan (RSP) which is fully funded by the City
  • Up to three weeks of paid vacation
  • Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year
  • Nine paid holidays
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Free Library Card
  • Free recreation center membership

And so much more! Learn about our benefits here.

Distinguishing Characteristics: The incumbent carries out adequate and practical methods to attain desired objectives as assigned by a supervisor and working within established policy. Methods require use of initiatives and resourcefulness in executing processes and procedures. Works under indirect supervision, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters.

Examples Of ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Leads the work activities of assigned maintenance staff engaged in maintaining the City’s infrastructure.
  • Maintains, and completes daily work orders through asset management and work order software.
  • Provides communication and job information to customers and Supervisors.
  • Ensures work sites are safe and appropriately secured in accordance with Public Works Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Ensures own and subordinates’ proper use of personal protective equipment and following all job site safety requirements.
  • Operates a backhoe, tandem dump truck, street sweeper, loader, air hammer, chain saw, mortar mixer, pump, grinder, or other related tools and equipment.
  • Inspects vehicles, equipment and tools to ensure they are safe, cleaned, maintained, fueled and ready for use at all times.
  • Addresses and resolves citizen complaints in a respectful and courteous manner through clear communication and accurate information sharing.
  • Participates in training subordinate personnel, including Equipment Operators, and Maintenance Workers.
  • Completes locate requests for marking infrastructure to prevent damage during third-party construction activities.
  • Investigates citizen requests to evaluate next steps for prioritization of work, including repairs of pavement, sidewalks, alleys, signs, drainage systems, signalized intersections, screening walls and pavement markings.
  • Tree trimming and removal to maintain right-of-way visibility.
  • Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.
  • Evaluation, repair and replacement of traffic control devices including signs, pavement markings, and signalized intersection equipment.

Marginal Duties

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Decisions: The incumbent must determine the materials required for a project , assignments for on-site field staff, most appropriate methods for completing the project/job assigned .

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of: Safety practices and procedures including the proper use of personal protective equipment; operation, maintenance, and repair of city infrastructure (streets, sidewalks, alleys, screening walls, signalized equipment, pavement markings, etc.); tools, equipment, and materials used in Public Works; traffic control, excavation safety. Knowledge of pavement markings, signalized intersections, and traffic safety.

Skill in: Communicating clearly both verbally and in writing; must be able to read, interpret and explain observations in infrastructure deterioration and preventative maintenance techniques; providing guidance, leadership, and assistance to assigned staff; operating, maneuvering, and controlling the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, or materials used; addressing and resolving customer complaints and concerns; performing basic mathematical calculations; reading and interpreting maps, charts, and schematics.

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of infrastructure (sidewalks, streets, alleys, screening walls, drainage systems, pavement markings, signs and/or signalized intersections). Lead experience is preferred.

Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications may be considered an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements

Licenses and Certifications: Texas Class A Commercial driver’s license prior to employment. IMSA Certification Level I and II preferred.

Conditions of Employment: Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, periodic CJIS background check (for positions requiring access into Police buildings) and social security number verification check.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in and around City buildings, streets, and facilities, to operate a motor vehicle and drive on surface streets ; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work, to work in confined spaces and around machines, and to operate varied hand tools, power tools, and equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, climb and reach when completing maintenance and repairs. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 75 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.

Employees work in and around buildings and facilities and are exposed to loud noise levels, dust, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, mechanical, chemical, and electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Public Works employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to pull stand-by duty and/or work extended hours, holidays and weekends assisting with workloads of assigned division or assisting other departments.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/V/D

Open positions are subject to close without notice.

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