TRAFFIC DEVICE MAINTAINER

***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 five 5 highly skilled and qualified candidates to perform the duties tasks and responsibilities as a Traffic Device Maintainer (TDM) to work in the Meter Maintenance Unit (MMU).

TDMs will prepare install maintain and repair traffic control devices such as multispace parking meters bicycle racks signs stanchions and supports; operate maintain and make minor adjustments to motor vehicles air compressors pavement breakers snowplows and other businessrelated 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 technologybased equipment / devices. Additionally MMU is embarking on a Citywide project to update all 14500 multispace 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.

TDMs are necessary to address the nonstructural condition flags such as signs and other traffic control devices on bridge structures. They install maintain and repair signs on the roadways off street parking facilities and bridge structures; manufactures signs; uses tools equipment material and hardware; installs and maintains parking meters as well as fixtures (including bike racks benches fencing vertical elements car stops bumper pipes) and installs and lays out permanent and temporary pavement markings. They also conduct comprehensive cleaning and sweeping operations managing trash removal and overseeing the safe and proper disposal of debris and essential emergency response support for snow removal at designated locations citywide.

TDMs may be required to work nights weekends holidays and extended work shifts in all types of inclement weather. They are required to perform other related operational duties and responsibilities as needed.

Work Location: 5850 57th Road Maspeth NY 11378

Hours/Shift: 40 hours/ MF 5:00AM to 1:30PM


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 and search for the JOB ID #: 705386
Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at and follow the Careers Link and search for JOB ID #: 705386

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: DEVICE MAINTAINER 90910

Qualifications :

1. Two years of fulltime satisfactory experience using hand and/or power tools to assemble repair maintain and/or install mechanical and/or electrical devices; or

2. A fouryear high school diploma or its educational equivalent and one year of fulltime satisfactory experience as described in 1 above; or

3. Graduation from an approved fouryear trade technical or vocational high school with a mechanical or electrical major; or

4. At least one year of fulltime 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 Learners Permit. Serious moving violations license suspension or accident record may disqualify. Appointees with a Class B Learners 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 Drivers License with no restrictions must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Additional Information :

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime