Traffic Electrician

Traffic Electrician

General Statement of Duties:
With general supervision, performs skilled electrical work on traffic signals and pole-mounted outdoor lighting;
Installs, inspects, maintains and repairs traffic signal and pole-mounted outdoor light; maintains an on-call status to ensure the safe operation of the traffic signals and City lighting systems; performs other duties as required within the scope of the classification. May work on City owned buildings, parks, infrastructure and equipment related to the electric field.

Distinguishing Features of the Class:
The Traffic Electrician performs journey level, skilled electrical work on traffic signals and pole-mounted outdoor lighting. May provide on the job training to Traffic Electrician Trainee and oversight to lower-level employees.

• Repairs traffic signal systems using hand tools, power tools, and electrical diagnostic equipment; performs repairs on poles, signal heads, signs, vehicle sensors, cabinet-electronics and microprocessors, switches, communications, timing and all other subsystems; diagnoses and prioritizes the steps necessary for each situation and executes repairs.
• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance on traffic signals through visual inspections, hardware and software equipment replacement, group re-lamping and equipment testing.
• Ensures safe repairs to the City’s street lighting systems; performs scheduled maintenance and group relamping on the City’s sport lighting, park security and parking lot lighting systems.
• Locates and marks City-owned underground electrical utilities; inspects work performs by outside contracted companies on signal modifications, new signal installations, street lighting, parking lots, park security; participates in the blueprint plan review process for lighting and signal projects; installs fixtures, panels, electrical components for security and computer systems in City owned buildings.
• Maintains inspection logs & detailed records related to traffic signals.

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of traffic signal and pole mounted outdoor lighting electrical work.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations and codes including the National Electrical Code and State of New York Standard Plans and Specifications; good knowledge of computer and diagnostic testing.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools and electrical test equipment properly.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze applicable federal, state, and city codes as well as traffic signal and pole lighting manuals and industry periodicals.
• Ability to read and understand electrical diagrams and specifications.
• Ability to install, inspect, maintain, and repair traffic signal and pole-mounted outdoor lighting.
• Ability to perform electrical system diagnostics.
• Operate aerial truck.
• Ability to work according to prescribed safety and professional standards.
• Use of underground line tracer.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Basic math; safe working practices, procedures and regulations.
• Professional standards.
• Good interpersonal skills.

• Graduation from High School or possession of a High School Equivalency diploma, AND
• Five (5) years of apprenticeship under a duly qualified electrician; OR
• Two (2) years in an electrical trade school or the equivalent and two (2) years as an apprentice under duly qualified electrician; OR
• A certificate issued by a service-connected trade school for electricians, plus a minimum of Two (2) or more years as an apprentice under a duly qualified electrician or such length of time as an apprentice may be determined by…