Full Time Maspeth Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Company Description
Job Description
In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Traffic Device Maintainer or be reachable on the Open Competitive list, exam #3063.
Parking Operations, Planning and Analysis seeks to hire eighteen (18) highly skilled and qualified candidates to perform the duties, tasks, and responsibilities as a Traffic Device Maintainer (TDM) to work in the Meter Maintenance Unit.
TDMs will prepare, install, maintain, and repair traffic control devices, such as multi-space parking meters, bicycle racks, signs, stanchions, and support; operate, maintain, and make minor adjustments to motor vehicles, air compressors, pavement breakers, snowplows and other business-related field and shop equipment. Perform manual labor in the loading and unloading of trucks and the placement of traffic devices; climbs and work from ladders. The candidate must possess knowledge of hand tools, power tools, diagnostic tools, computers to assemble, diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, program, service, repair, install; mechanical, electrical, and electronic technology-based equipment / devices. Additionally, MMU is embarking on a Citywide project to update all 14,500 multi-space parking meters with License Plate Recognition input and other technical upgrades that need to be completed in a timely manner. TDMs will also work on various projects including graffiti removal, routine sequence of patrol meter inspections and overall maintenance of the meters. TDMs are also assigned to mandatory snow and ice removal duties by use of hand shovels, snow blowers, vehicle plows, specialized manned snow removal equipment and ice choppers for various municipal locations throughout NYC.
In addition, Traffic Device Maintainers may be responsible for the repair of dangerous conditions; parking stall striping; installation of signage, fencing, poles and supports; pothole repair; sweeping, cleaning and removal of trash; clearing sewer drains; fence installation and guard rail installation and repair. Performs manual labor in the loading and unloading of trucks, and the placement of traffic devices. May operate motor vehicles in the performance of assigned duties. Additionally, TDMs are responsible for the installation of car stops and bumper pipes; concrete flag installation; snow removal and salting during snow emergencies for the Department's (31) off-street Municipal Parking Facilities and (8) garages citywide. TDMs assigned to the Muni Meter Base Installation Unit are responsible for the physical installation, removal, and relocation of all parking meter bases throughout the (5) boroughs.
Traffic Device Maintainers may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended work shifts in all
types of inclement weather. They are required to perform other related operational duties and responsibilities as needed.
Work Location: 58-50 57th Road, Maspeth, NY 11378
Hours/Shift: 40 Hours/Monday to Friday, 5am to 1:30pm
TRAFFIC DEVICE MAINTAINER - 90910
Qualifications
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."
Additional Information
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.