Bob – Supervisor Electrician

Position Title

Supervisor Electrician

Supervises electricians and other assigned personnel in the installation, repair, replacement, and maintenance of apparatus, equipment and electric wiring circuits for buildings, bridges, and elevated structures and/or traffic control systems according to applicable codes and regulations. Must be able to work on heights and confined spaces, may be required to work weekends and long hours, perform related work. Rotate between Bridge Repair HRB and BQR locations within the Bronx and Brooklyn.

Operates, inspects, maintains, repairs, tests, and adjusts equipment such as generators, pumps, transformers, electric motors, bearings, switchboards, controllers, compressors, meters, gauges, valves, fittings, converters, controls, and circuit breakers. Oils, cleans, and makes minor repairs to this equipment.

Responsible for 24/7 deployment of electricians to support emergency operational problems on any of the 23 movable bridges citywide. Troubleshoot and read PLC programming codes for possible faults during breakdowns. Repairs in a timely manner and puts bridges back in service for vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, and marine traffic.

• Ability to perform inspections in all weather conditions, including nights and weekends.
• Experienced in high and low bridge operations and component maintenance for a minimum of 5 years.
• Preference given to candidates who possess a Class B Commercial Driver License or Learner’s Permit valid in the state of New York without restrictions. Employees must maintain the Class B license during employment.

300 West 206th Street, Manhattan, 10034

Monday – Friday, 35 hours per week, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Submit resume electronically through cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job # 781870. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

• Six years of full‑time satisfactory experience as an electrician within the last fifteen years, with at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Alternatively, at least four years of experience as described above plus sufficient experience as a helper, apprentice, or trainer in an approved trade, technical or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of the remaining experience. All candidates must have at least one year of full‑time supervisory experience within the last fifteen years.

• Motor Vehicle Driver license valid in the State of New York.
• All required licenses must be maintained for the duration of employment.

This position is open to qualified persons with a disability 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.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. City employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for two continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.

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 characteristic.

USD 518.00 – 518.00 per hour.