In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Traffic Device Maintainer or be reachable on the Promotional List Exam #3536 or the Open Competitive List Exam #3063 for Traffic Device Maintainer or be eligible under the 55a program.
Parking Operations, Planning and Analysis is seeking to hire twenty (20) highly skilled and qualified candidates to perform the duties, tasks, and responsibilities as a Traffic Device Maintainer (TDM) to work in the Meter Maintenance Group.
Traffic Device Maintainers will prepare, install, maintain, and repair traffic control devices, such as multi-space parking meters, bicycle racks, signs, stanchions, and supports; operate, maintain, and make minor adjustments to motor vehicles, air compressors, pavement breakers, snowplows and other business-related field and shop equipment. Perform manual labor in the loading and unloading of trucks and the placement of traffic devices; climbs and work from ladders. The candidate must possess knowledge of hand tools, power tools, diagnostic tools, computers to assemble, diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, program, service, repair, install; mechanical, electrical, and electronic technology-based equipment / devices. Additionally, MMU is embarking on a Citywide project to update all 14,500 multi-space parking meters with License Plate Recognition input and other technical upgrades that needs to be completed by the end of 2025. TDMs will also work on various projects including graffiti removal, routine sequence of patrol meter inspections and overall maintenance of the meters. TDMs are also assigned to mandatory snow and ice removal duties by use of hand shovels, snow blowers, vehicle plows, specialized manned snow removal equipment and ice choppers for various municipal locations throughout NYC.
Minimum Qual Requirements
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.”
Preferred Skills
• Preference will be given to candidates that possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with no restrictions.
• Candidate should possess advance skills in the use of mechanical, electrical, power tools, related devices, and equipment. Advanced computer skills desired.
• Ability to work in all types of inclement weather.
Additional Information
In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Traffic Device Maintainer or be reachable on the Promotional List Exam #3536 or the Open Competitive List Exam #3063 for Traffic Device Maintainer or be eligible under the 55a program.
To Apply
In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Traffic Device Maintainer or be reachable on the Promotional List Exam #3536 or the Open Competitive List 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# 600352
Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet and follow the Careers Link and search for Job# 600352
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.
55-a Program
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.
Public Svc Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF .
Hours/Shift
40 Hours/M-F/5:00AM to 1:30PM
Work Location
58-50 57 Road Maspeth, N.Y. 11378
Residency Requirement
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.
POSTING DATE
08/24/2023
POST UNTIL
09/07/2023
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.