Transit Electrician: Signals, Lighting & Infrastructure

Cityofnewyork; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York is seeking an Electrician to join the Division of Traffic Operations in the DOT. The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing high- and low-tension electrical systems across city facilities and street infrastructure to support transit and safety.

Applicants must have five years of full-time electrician experience or three years plus approved electrical education; a New York driver license is preferred; certain positions require additional license(s) or certificates.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician, or three years plus educational qualifications as stated.
• License requirements: NY Motor Vehicle Driver License; additional licenses/certificates may be required for special electrician duties.
• New York State driver’s license preferred; must be maintained during employment.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring systems, traffic signals, surveillance cameras, controllers, and related equipment per NYC Electrical Code and job orders.
• Conduct diagnostic tests to identify faults and perform necessary repairs.
• Serve as field representative to resolve construction-related electrical issues for city facilities and external infrastructure.
• Collaborate with contractors on large-scale multi-million-dollar projects and document construction processes for records.
• Interpret specifications to order electrical equipment and supplies, including video and fiber optic components.

Skills

Electrical safety knowledge

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school certificate in electrical trades

College credit substitutions for experience

Job description

City of New York is seeking an Electrician to join the Division of Traffic Operations in the DOT. The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing high- and low-tension electrical systems across city facilities and street infrastructure to support transit and safety.

Applicants must have five years of full-time electrician experience or three years plus approved electrical education; a New York driver license is preferred; certain positions require additional license(s) or certificates.