Electrician

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Electrician or be reachable on the open - competitive Electrician civil service list Exam #3029..

The Division of Traffic Operations is seeking a skilled and dedicated Electrician to join our Electrical Operations Unit. This role involves working under supervision to install repair and maintain high- and low-tension electrical systems that support lighting heating power and communications across buildings structures and highways.

Key Responsibilities:
-Install maintain and repair electrical wiring systems traffic signals surveillance cameras controllers and related equipment in compliance with the NYC Electrical Code pertinent plans specifications and job orders.
-Conduct diagnostic tests to identify faults and perform necessary repairs on existing installations.
-May serve as a field representative to resolve construction-related electrical issues in city facilities and external infrastructure.
-May be required to collaborate with contractors employed by the city on large-scale multi-million dollar projects documenting the construction processes and infrastructure to ensure that a complete and accurate record exists for future projects and maintenance.
-Interpret specifications to order electrical equipment and supplies including video and fiber optic components

Some assignments may require a drivers license. Preference will be given to candidates who possess a drivers license valid in the state of New York. This license must be maintained throughout the duration of the appointment in this position.

Work Location: To Be Determined

Hours/Shift: 35 Hours/Shift TBD

All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Please go to and search for the JOB ID #: 757185
Current employees please log on to Employee Self Service at and follow the Careers Link and search for JOB ID #: 757185
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: - 91717

Qualifications :

1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician; or

2. At least three years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician and sufficient full-time satisfactory experience as an electricians helper or apprentice electrician or education in the electrical or electronic field acquired in an approved trade technical school or vocational high school or college or university to make up the equivalent of the remaining experience. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 credits from an accredited college or university for one year of experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of such helper or apprentice experience or education in an approved trade or technical school or vocational high school in the electrical or electronic field. Less than a full year of helper or apprentice experience or relevant education will receive prorated credit.

3. License Requirements

For appointment to certain positions candidates will be required to possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

For assignment as a special electrician candidates must possess and maintain the license(s) and/or certificate(s) required to perform these duties.

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 :

Employment Type :

Full-time