Traffic Device Maintainer

City of New York • New York, NY

6h

About The Position

Transportation Planning and Management (TPM) is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on New York City streets. Traffic Control & Engineering (TCE) oversees the installation, manufacturing, maintenance, and removal of traffic control devices and performs in-house traffic sign production. The division's work supports Vision Zero and other city goals.

Traffic Device Maintainers install, maintain, and repair traffic control devices, including traffic signs, stanchions and supports, bus stop informational and regulatory signs, and pavement markings. They operate, maintain, and make minor adjustments to motor vehicles and field and shop equipment. The role involves manual labor, loading and unloading trucks, placing traffic devices and rigs, and working from ladders, tower trucks, and bucket trucks. Assignments may also include removing traffic encumbrances, operating a motor vehicle, and other related duties.

Employees are responsible for following agency safety rules and regulations and ensuring that safety equipment and gear are used properly at work sites. This is an opportunity to contribute to improved safety, accessibility, and mobility throughout New York City.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following experience or education pathways: 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; a four-year high school diploma or equivalent plus one year of such experience; graduation from an approved four-year trade, technical, or vocational high school with a mechanical or electrical major; or at least one year of such experience plus sufficient training in the mechanical or electrical field from an approved trade, technical, or vocational high school to make up the remaining required experience. Six months of acceptable experience is credited for each year of such training.
• At appointment, possess a valid New York State Class B Commercial Driver License with no restrictions or a Class B Learner’s Permit.
• If appointed with a Class B Learner’s Permit, obtain a Class B Commercial Driver License with no restrictions by the end of the probationary period; otherwise, employment will be terminated.
• Maintain a Class B Commercial Driver License with no restrictions for the duration of employment.
• Serious moving violations, license suspension, or accident record may disqualify an applicant.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair traffic control devices, including traffic signs on streets and highways, stanchions and supports, bus stop informational and regulatory signs, and pavement markings.
• Operate, maintain, and make minor adjustments to motor vehicles, pavement marking machines, air compressors, pavement breakers, snowplows, and other field and shop equipment.
• Perform manual labor loading and unloading trucks and placing traffic devices and rigs.
• Climb and work from ladders, tower trucks, and bucket trucks.
• When assigned, remove traffic encumbrances, operate a motor vehicle, and perform other related duties.
• Follow agency safety rules and regulations and ensure safety equipment and gear are properly used and worn at work sites.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED