Traffic Signal Installer I - Department of Transportation

Mayor and City Council of Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Prescription drug

Dental

Vision

Optional life

AD&D

FSA

Wellness programs

Workshops

Job summary

The City of Baltimore is seeking a Traffic Signal Installer I to install, maintain, and repair signals and safety equipment. The position involves outdoor work in varying weather and requires on-call availability for emergencies.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and two years of experience in electrical equipment installation/repair; a Maryland Class C Noncommercial license or equivalent is required and Baltimore City license eligibility is necessary.

Qualifications

• Education: high school diploma or GED.
• Experience: two years in installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment.
• Licenses: valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial license or equivalent; Baltimore City permit eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs signals and safety equipment.
• Receives supervision from a technical superior; no supervisory duties.
• Works a conventional week with evening, weekend, and holiday hours, on-call in emergencies.
• Work outdoors with exposure to weather, traffic, heights, and electrical hazards.

Skills

Electrical installation basics

Outdoor/field work

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical equipment

Job description

Salary Range: $44,129.00 - $71,928.00 Annually

Get to Know Us

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team!

• The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans.
• This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops.
• You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

Job Summary

A Traffic Signal Installer I installs, maintains and repairs signals and safety equipment.

Responsibilities

• Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.
• Incumbents receive close supervision from a technical superior.
• Employees in this class work a conventional workweek including evening, weekend and holiday hours on a 24-hour on-call basis in emergencies.
• Work is performed primarily outdoors where there is exposure to inclement weather, traffic, heights, manholes, cables and electrical wires.
• Work requires strenuous physical exertion in the lifting of heavy cables and signal equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Have graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.
• Experience: Have two years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment.
• OR Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver's permit.
• PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE OR LEARNER PERMITS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

Application Deadline

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of the tools, materials, techniques and equipment used in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Ability to learn the methods and techniques of installing and maintaining traffic signals.

Background Check

Background Check Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

Probation

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation. Eligibility Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

Education Accreditation

Applicants' education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

Selection Process

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

Examination Process

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER In the City of Baltimore we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations.