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Traffic Control Electrician Job at City of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh

City of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, US, 15289

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Traffic Control Electrician

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Traffic Control Electrician

Salary

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Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Type

CS Non-Competitive, Full Time

Job Number

25-TC1Z-01

Department

Mobility and Infrastructure

Opening Date

09/02/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

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POSITION SUMMARY

Installs, removes, inspects, maintains, programs, and repairs electronic traffic control and signal equipment.

Department: Mobility and Infrastructure

Posting Type: Announcement/Bid

Salary: $26.62 per hour.

Union: This position is included in the Pittsburgh Joint Collective Bargaining Committee and will be filled in accordance with provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Union Bid Form: Not required. Your application for this position will serve as your union Bid Form.

Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive

REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS :

You must submit or show proof of all the following at the time of application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

Applicants must submit a complete application, including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable), and completed supplemental questions.
Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.
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A current, valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License (or out-of-state equivalent) is required prior to appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. The Department of Human Resources & Civil Service will consider individual written requests for accommodation based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

NOTE : The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, driver's license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration based on the results of their background investigation, as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered.

NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment must submit official transcripts verifying post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to hire.

QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS :

Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed, and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.

WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show two (2) years of full-time experience in traffic signal installation, maintenance, or a related field. (Less than full-time will be calculated on a prorated basis).
EDUCATION/TRAINING: None required.
EQUIVALENCY: Education/training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position, based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above. The Total Qualifying Requirement is two (2) years. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding education/training verification.)

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s)to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to the start date.

Written: None required for this position.
Performance: None required for this position.
Medical: Required. Color vision only.

POSITION DUTIES

Installs, removes, inspects, maintains, programs, and repairs electronic traffic control and signal equipment.
Locates and repairs defective underground and overhead cables and wires; tests circuits (e.g., solid state, etc.) and makes required repairs.
Repairs or rebuilds printed circuit boards brought back to the shop from field service calls to traffic intersections.
Removes tree branches interfering with lines or wires.
Performs related construction work as required to install equipment.
Installs vehicle-actuated loops in roadways for traffic control systems.
Operates personal computer and peripheral equipment to access maintenance files and to upload and download information to and from traffic signals.
May direct the work of lower-level personnel at the job site on a project basis.
Maintains records, both manually and electronically, and prepares accurate reports on service calls and inventory.
May work all shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Performs activities and functions of related lower-level personnel as assigned or required.
Performs such other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.

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Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including:

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Pension
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Personal Days

(Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)

The City of Pittsburgh welcomes all applicants, including those who would need to relocate to satisfy the Residency Requirement prior to starting this position. Please elaborate on your plans to relocate to Pittsburgh if you do not already live within the City of Pittsburgh municipality. If you already reside within the City of Pittsburgh, please write N/A.

Do you have a current, valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class C - regular) or a current valid driver's license from another state or the U.S. Armed Forces? If you do not possess a current, valid PA Class C Driver's License: Are you able to obtain one prior to appointment if you are selected to fill this position?

N/A- I already possess the required driver's license.
YES, I AM able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.
NO, I am NOT able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.

Please select the one answer most closely describing your minimum professional work experience/education:

I possess a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two (2) years of full-time paid professional electrical/electrician experience.
I possess an unrelated associate degree and at least two (2) years of full-time paid professional electrical/electrician experience.
I possess a related technical degree.
I possess a related associate degree.
I possess a related bachelor's degree.
I do not possess any of the minimum amounts of education/and or work experience listed above.

Please confirm below that you understand that your OFFICIAL transcripts must be submitted to Human Resources and Civil Service if you are selected to fill this position.

Please briefly describe your full-time paid professional electrical/electrician experience. If you do not possess this experience please type N/A.

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Employer

City of Pittsburgh

Address

414 Grant Street Room 431 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219

Phone

412-255-2710

Website

http://www.pghjobs.net

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