Traffic Device Maintainer Jobs

In order to be considered for this position, the candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Traffic Device Maintainer or must have filed, taken, and passed and be reachable on the Promotional Exam #3536 or Open Competitive Exam #3063 for Traffic Device Maintainer or be eligible under the 55a program.
Electrical Operations seeks to hire a TDM who will support the Accessible Pedestrian Signals Program. Under direct supervision of the Supervisor Traffic Device Maintainer, the successful candidate will prepare, install, maintain, and repair traffic control devices such as signs, stanchions, supports, parking meters, pavement markers, Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS), and traffic counters. Operate, maintain, and make minor adjustments to motor vehicles, marking machines, air compressors, pavement breakers, snow plows, and other field and shop equipment. Perform manual labor in the loading and unloading of trucks, and the placement of traffic devices. Rigs, climbs, and works from ladders and tower trucks in buckets. Assist in the routine operation, repair, and maintenance of off-street parking facilities and appurtenances. May be assigned to the removal of traffic encumbrances. May operate motor vehicles in the performance of assigned duties.

1. Two years of full-time satisfactory experience using hand and/or power tools to assemble, repair, maintain and/or install mechanical and/or electrical devices; or
2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and one year of full-time satisfactory experience as described in “1” above; or
3. Graduation from an approved four-year trade, technical or vocational high school with a mechanical or electrical major; or
4. At least one year of full-time satisfactory experience as described in “1” above plus sufficient training in the mechanical or electrical field acquired in an approved trade, technical or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of the remaining required experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of such training.
Driver License Requirement: At the time of appointment, eligibles must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) with no restrictions valid in the State of New York or a Class B Learner’s Permit. Serious moving violations, license suspension or accident record may disqualify. Appointees with a Class B Learner’s permit who do not obtain their Class B CDL with no restrictions by the end of the probationary period will be terminated. This Class B Commercial Driver’s License with no restrictions must be maintained for the duration of employment."

In order to be considered for this position, the candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Traffic Device Maintainer or must have filed, taken, and passed and be reachable on the Promotional Exam #3536 or Open Competitive Exam #3063 for Traffic Device Maintainer or be eligible under the 55a program.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
In order to be considered for this position, the candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Traffic Device Maintainer or must have filed, taken, and passed and be reachable on the Promotional Exam #3536 or Open Competitive Exam #3063 for Traffic Device Maintainer or be eligible under the 55a program.
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for the JOB ID #: 584656
Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet and follow the Careers Link and search for JOB ID #: 584656
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Most public libraries have computers available for use.
Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

40 Hours/Shift TBD

To Be Determined

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.