Street Repair Crew Chief I

City-of-Philadelphi; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Philadelphia is seeking a Streets Repair Crew Chief I in the Streets Department. This supervisory role oversees a small crew engaged in traffic sign installation, maintenance and street safety tasks, with hands-on participation as needed.

The position emphasizes adherence to city and PENNDOT maintenance practices, with supervision from a technical superior. Eligible lists are departmentally promotional for the Streets Department.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a semi-skilled worker in a traffic sign crew performing installation and maintenance of traffic signs.
• Any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and may participate in the work of a small crew of semi-skilled and/or unskilled personnel engaged in street repair and safety activities in traffic sign installation/maintenance.

Skills

Traffic sign crew experience

Supervisory experience

Ability to participate in hands-on job

Education

Education equivalent to completion of 10th grade

Job description

This is specialized traffic sign installation, maintenance and repair work at the first supervisory level. An employee in this class supervises and may participate in the work of a small crew of semi-skilled and/or unskilled personnel engaged in street repair and safety activities in traffic sign installation/maintenance.

Employees in this class must adhere to standard city and PENNDOT maintenance practices and general work instructions. The employee has controlling responsibility for the completion of assigned maintenance and repair tasks. Work is performed under the supervision of a technical superior.

City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675

ELIGIBLE LIST:

Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the Streets Department will be established as a result of this examination.

DEPARTMENTAL-ONLY PROMOTIONAL:

Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the Streets Department will be established as a result of this examination.

PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS:

Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other people receiving an identical test score.

To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence later in this form. The response on this application will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements.

If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference. Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration.

COMPUTER BASED MULTIPLE CHOICE EXAM:

This examination will be scheduled for December 3, 2026. Please note that this examination date is subject to change.

Candidates will need access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access to take the written examination. Candidates will need to be able to operate computerized software proficiently and independently.

If you do not have access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access, or cannot operate computerized software proficiently and independently, please contact Ashanay Graham at [e-mail] and alternative arrangements will be made for you to take this examination.

An Eligible List will be established the week of December 14, 2026. Please note that this date may change.

TEST REVIEW:

In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091B, candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file appeals to the key answers. Call 215-686-0880 if you wish to schedule a Test Review.

High School/GED

The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing applications.

1. CIVIL SERVICE STATUS:

Presently employed by the City of Philadelphia in the Streets Department, with permanent Civil Service status and a performance rating of Satisfactory or higher.

AND

2. EDUCATION:

Education equivalent to completion of the tenth school grade.

AND

3. GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

• Two years of experience as a semi-skilled worker working in traffic sign crew performing installation and maintenance of traffic signs pertinent to maintaining the public safety of City streets.
• Any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICIATES:

Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator’s license as issues by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of appointment as a Streets Repair Crew Chief I if required by work assignment.