P-, Traffic Engineering Electrician -Department of Public Works

P-22-26, Traffic Engineering Electrician
-Department of Public Works Job Type: Union Job No.: P-22-26 Department:
Public Works

Posting Dates: 02/10/2026 – 02/24/2026

The City of Providence welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce at all levels of the organization. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit hiring discrimination of any type. All City hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Under the direct supervision of the Traffic Signal Maintenance Foreman, the Traffic Engineer, or his/her designee is responsible for performing skilled work installing, inspecting, maintaining, altering, and repairing traffic signal electrical lines, equipment, and apparatus, both in the field and in the repair shop; and related work as required.

This position is first shift 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

• Installs, inspects, regulates, and repairs all types of traffic control signals.
• Installs, inspects, and repairs electromechanical and solid state type traffic controllers, including, but not limited to, circuit boards, meter cabinets, poles, pedestals, mast arms and foundations/bases, pull-boxes, junction boxes, hand-hole rings, wiring, conductors, detectors, flashers, relays, load switches, terininal and backboard wiring, and all traffic signal appurtenances as required.
• Responsible for controller maintenance, adjustment, timing, signal head cleaning, painting, repairing, and bulb/lens replacement.
• Installs, inspects, regulates, and repairs electrical wires and cables (including those up to 240 volts), overhead circuits, and pole lines.
• Operates various electrical equipment as required including, but not limited to, amp meters, voltage meters, watt meters, and oscilloscopes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid “Class B” Journeyman Electrician’s License issued by the State of Rhode Island Board of Examiners of Electricians.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques, tools, equipment, and materials used in the traffic signal trade and skill in their application,
• Working knowledge of safety codes enforced by the State of Rhode Island.
• Ability to read and work from electrical wiring diagrams and blueprints.
• Ability to handle wires up to 240 volts.
• Ability to understand and cany out complex oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job.