Job Information
City of New York Traffic Device Maintainer in New York, New York
Job Description
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, passed and be reachable on Promotional Exam #3536 for Traffic Device Maintainer or be eligible under the 55a program. Must provide proof of filing.
Parking Operations, Planning and Analysis is seeking to hire (6) highly skilled and qualified candidates to perform the duties, tasks, and responsibilities as a Traffic Device Maintainer (TDM) in the Parking Facilities and Capital Projects Group.
Traffic Device Maintainers assigned to the Parking Facilities and Capital Projects Group are responsible for the repair of dangerous conditions; parking stall striping; installation of signage, fencing, poles and supports; pothole repair; sweeping, cleaning and removal of trash; clearing sewer drains; fence installation and guard rail installation and repair. Performs manual labor in the loading and unloading of trucks, and the placement of traffic devices. May operate motor vehicles in the performance of assigned duties. Additionally, TDMs are responsible for the installation of car stops and bumper pipes; concrete flag installation; snow removal and salting during snow emergencies for the Department's (31) off-street Municipal Parking Facilities and (8) garages citywide. TDMs assigned to the Muni Meter Base Installation Unit are responsible for the physical installation, removal, and relocation of all parking meter bases throughout the (5) boroughs.
Traffic Device Maintainers may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended work shifts in all types of inclement weather. They are required to perform other related operational duties and responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
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
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and one year of full-time satisfactory experience as described in “1” above; or
Graduation from an approved four-year trade, technical or vocational high school with a mechanical or electrical major; or
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."
Additional Information
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.