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As part of the City's Cycling and Micromobility Network Expansion Program, Traffic Control & Engineering is expanding its workforce to support the continued growth of New York City's protected bike lane network and related micromobility infrastructure. These positions will play a critical role in installing and maintaining vertical elements, regulatory signage, and other traffic control devices that protect bike lanes, improve network connectivity, and advance the City's goals for safer and more accessible cycling and micromobility options. Traffic Control & Engineering Traffic Device Maintainers (TDMs) will install, maintain, and repair traffic control devices such as traffic signs on streets and highways, stanchions and supports, citywide bus stops informational and regulatory signs, and pavement markings; operate, maintain, and make minor adjustments to motor vehicles, pavement marking machines, air compressors, pavement breakers, snowplows and other field and shop equipment. They will perform manual labor in the loading and unloading of trucks and the placement of traffic devices, rigs; climb and works from ladders, tower trucks, and bucket trucks. If selected you may be assigned to remove traffic encumbrances, operate a motor vehicle, and perform other related duties. All TDMs will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all agency safety rules and regulations in creating a safe work environment for themselves and colleagues, ensuring all safety equipment and gear are used and worn properly on work sites. This is an opportunity to work with a team dedicated to improving safety, accessibility, and mobility throughout New York City. The Department of Transportation's (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.
Transportation Planning and Management (TPM) is responsible for the safe, efficient and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on the City's streets, supporting the larger goals of economic and social vitality for people living, working and doing business in New York City. The Division's responsibilities include planning, street design, technical analysis, signs, transit development, freight mobility and markings, ensuring the safety of motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists.
Traffic Control & Engineering is responsible for administration, engineering and operations related to the installation, manufacturing, maintenance and removal of signs, flexible bollards, moveable barriers, in-house traffic sign production and other traffic control devices. The office draws on the expertise and talents of engineers, sign designers, planners, inspectors, IT experts, analysts and others to help the agency achieve Vision Zero and other city goals.
Preferred Skills
Preference given to candidate possessing CDL Class B license at time of appointment.
Ability to work in all types of inclement weather.
Additional Information
Drug Screening Requirement: Candidate must pass a drug screening and medical. This title is subject to random drug testing.
To Apply
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet and follow the Careers Link and search for Job ID # 784068
All other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID # 784068
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Most public libraries have computers available for use.
Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot
Work Location: NYC - All boroughs
Hours/Shift: 40 hours per week / To Be Determined
TRAFFIC DEVICE MAINTAINER - 90910

1. Two years of full-time satisfactory experience using hand and/or power tools to assemble, repair, maintain and/or install mechanical and/or electrical devices; or
2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and one year of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above; or
3. Graduation from an approved four-year trade, technical or vocational high school with a mechanical or electrical major; or
4. At least one year of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above plus sufficient training in the mechanical or electrical field acquired in an approved trade, technical or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of the remaining required experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of such training.
Driver License Requirement: At the time of appointment, eligibles must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) with no restrictions valid in the State of New York or a Class B Learner's Permit. Serious moving violations, license suspension or accident record may disqualify. Appointees with a Class B Learner's permit who do not obtain their Class B CDL with no restrictions by the end of the probationary period will be terminated. This Class B Commercial Driver's License with no restrictions must be maintained for the duration of employment."

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.