Electrician - Signal Electrician

Electrician – Signal Electrician

This role requires installing, maintaining, and repairing a variety of electrical equipment related to street lights, traffic signals, and electrical components within city-owned buildings and facilities. The electrician/signal electrician works independently or with small work groups, plans projects, creates work schedules, and may supervise teams depending on assignments.

• Install, maintain, repair, and replace electric fixtures and cabinets related to traffic signals and street lights.
• Repair and adjust circuit breakers, controls, and regulators by replacing parts and repairing contacts.
• Order parts and maintain records of time and materials used in installations and repairs.
• Assist engineers, master electricians, and carpenters in major works projects.
• Supervise or lead a group of employees on work projects and assignments.
• Operate motor equipment for transporting tools and parts.
• Perform data entry using Cartography software to document work and maintain information on traffic signals, street lights, and other components.
• Plan maintenance and capital projects for street lighting and traffic signal systems.

• Good knowledge of trade practices, tools, terminology, and safety precautions.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to operate and care for power equipment.
• Willingness and ability to plan and supervise projects.
• Proficiency with a personal computer and common office software (word processing, spreadsheets, database such as Carte Graph).
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

• High‑school diploma or equivalency and completion of a five‑year apprenticeship or trade school, plus five years field experience as a journeyman, lineman, or electrician, with at least two years in a supervisory role.
• Associate’s degree in electrical technology from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university, plus five years in the field as a journeyman, lineman, or electrician, with two years of supervision.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of the above qualifications.

• Journeyman electrician license in the City of Binghamton, or ability to obtain one within the probationary period.
• Possession of an NYS DMV Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s License at the time of appointment and maintained throughout the appointment.
• Completion of training through on‑the‑job and online learning within one year of hire to achieve proficiency in traffic signal repairs.

The City of Binghamton is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversification. All new hires must pass a pre‑employment drug test. City residency is required at the time of appointment; waivers may be requested if no qualified candidates reside in the city.