Transit Electrician: Fiber, ITS & UPS Power Expert

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Department of Transportation seeks skilled Electricians to install, repair, and maintain electrical systems supporting lighting, power, and communications across city buildings and highways.

Role emphasizes reliability of infrastructure for transit and street improvements, with duties ranging from field installations to collaboration with contractors on large-scale projects. NYC residency may apply.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician; or
• At least three years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician and related education to make up the remaining experience.
• License requirements include a New York Motor Vehicle Driver License for certain positions.
• Special electrician duties require appropriate licenses/certificates.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, traffic signals, cameras, controllers and related equipment per code and specs.
• Conduct diagnostic tests and perform required repairs on existing installations.
• May serve as field representative to resolve construction-related electrical issues for city facilities and external infrastructure.
• Collaborate with contractors on large multi-million-dollar projects and document processes for future maintenance.
• Interpret specifications to order electrical equipment and supplies including video and fiber components.

Skills

Fiber testing

Fiber optic splicing

Outside plant (OSP)

Genetec

HVAC data center

Video networks

ITS

Backup power systems

Battery backup

Diesel generators

Traffic Signal Maintenance

Municipal Street Lighting

Job description

New York City Department of Transportation seeks skilled Electricians to install, repair, and maintain electrical systems supporting lighting, power, and communications across city buildings and highways.

Role emphasizes reliability of infrastructure for transit and street improvements, with duties ranging from field installations to collaboration with contractors on large-scale projects. NYC residency may apply.