Traffic Signal Repairman

2 weeks ago


Chicago, United States City of Chicago Full time

**Job Number**:394401**

**Description**

**BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT**

**Traffic Signal Repairmen**

**Department of Transportation**

**Number of Positions: 7**

**Starting Salary: $10,426.00 Monthly**

**These positions are open to the general public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City's collective bargaining agreement with I.B.E.W. - LOCAL 9 (BARGAINING UNIT 29)**

**1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”**

**2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)**

**3. Select your correct bargaining unit**

**FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION**

Under supervision, installs, maintains and repairs traffic signal control devices and related electrical equipment in the field or in the shop as assigned and performs related duties as required

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES**
- Examines wiring diagrams, circuit blueprints, and controller timing-sequence charts to determine existing electrical configurations
- Works in the field, installing new traffic signals and control cabinet equipment requiring electrical wiring of timing devices and control mechanism
- Locates, identifies and clears defects in cables and wires using electrical measuring equipment (e.g., battery test circuit, amp meters)
- Determines necessary repairs and prepares estimates for needed materials and equipment
- Adjusts and replaces electronic signal timing devices, energized timing circuits and control mechanisms
- Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical problems to repair traffic control equipment on-site
- Installs new parts to replace malfunctioning equipment (e.g., bulbs, fuses, relays)
- Install temporary electrical traffic signal control devices to accommodate various construction projects
- Modifies timing parameters and sequencing in electrical traffic signal control devices
- Works in the shop, troubleshooting and repairing traffic signal control equipment and cabinet components brough in for repairs, overhauls and maintenance
- Uses testing equipment to diagnose traffic signal control equipment malfunctions and overhauls and replaces mechanical parts and/or electronic components including controllers, conflict monitors and video components
- Constructs traffic cabinets for installation in the field, wiring components, adding video components and programming traffic controllers. Uses test equipment to certify accuracy of control cabinet equipment.
- Prepares work activity reports
- Operates an aerial boom from a line truck/van to reach aerial wires or equipment, as required
- Additional duties may be required for this position_

**Location**:City Wide

**Days**: Varies

**Hours**: 7AM-3PM, 3PM-11PM

*Hours of work and location may change and are assigned at department’s discretion depending on the needs of the business*

**THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE**

**Qualifications**
- Successful completion of a US department of Labor registered lineman apprenticeship training program and journeyman status; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- International Municipal Sign Association (IMSA) - Level Two Certificate is required OR International Public Safety Institute (IPSI) - Level Two Certificate is required

**Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications**
- A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required
- Must have a permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured, including a clause specifically insuring the City of Chicago from accident liability

**SELECTION REQUIREMENTS**

**ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.**

**The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.**

**City of Chicago**

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

**Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CST on 4/29/2024**

**Job Posting**: Apr 15, 2024, 12:40:25 PM | **Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External**: Apr 29, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

**BU**: 29 | **Salary**: $10,426 **Pay Basis**:Yearly


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