SIGNAL SYSTEMS ELECTRICIAN 3819

City of Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA · 2 mo ago

Management$117k/yrFull-time

About the role

A Signal Systems Electrician performs skilled technical work and may act as a lead for and work with a signal construction or signal systems crew installing, repairing, maintaining, and modifying electric and microprocessor based traffic signal control devices and video and computer communications systems.

Responsibilities

Performs skilled technical work and may act as a lead for and work with a signal construction or signal systems crew installing, repairing, maintaining, and modifying electric and microprocessor based traffic signal control devices and video and computer communications systems.
May perform tasks such as:

Installing, repairing, maintaining, and modifying electric and microprocessor based traffic signal control devices and video and computer communications systems.
Performing tasks such as:

Operating various tools and equipment.
Using hand, power, and pneumatic tools, measuring devices, and boom accessories.
Splicing wires.
Testing electrical components and systems.
Maintaining and troubleshooting traffic signal equipment.

Requirements

Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as an electrician, which provides experience or training in electrical or electronic control work; or
Two years of full-time paid experience as an Assistant Signal Systems Electrician with the City of Los Angeles or two years of full-time paid experience performing electrical or electronics control work.
Both require 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in electrical or electronic technology, such as Basic Electrical and Electronics Theory, Solid State Devices and Circuitry, Digital Electronics, and Microprocessors and Microcomputers from an accredited college or trade school;
Completion of the Electrical Training Institute (administered by IBEW) – Intelligent Transportation Systems Program and one year of journey level experience in Traffic Signal Systems;
Completion of a military electrician or electronics course of 24 weeks or longer may be substituted for the educational requirement specified in Requirement #2.

Qualifications

Completion of the Electrical Training Institute (administered by IBEW) – Intelligent Transportation Systems Program and one year of journey level experience in Traffic Signal Systems;
Successful completion of the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Technician Level III.
Successful completion of a military electrician or electronics course of 24 weeks or longer may be substituted for the educational requirement specified in Requirement #2.

Skills

The successful candidate should have the ability to:

Read and understand complex electrical diagrams and schematics.
Operate and troubleshoot traffic signal equipment.
Use hand, power, and pneumatic tools effectively.
Understand and apply electrical principles and concepts.
Work independently and as part of a team.
Follow safety protocols and procedures.
Communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.

Benefits

Annual salary is $116,760 (flat rated), with the current salary range subject to change. A valid California driver's license is required at the time of appointment. Candidates will be disqualified if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).

Pay

$116,760 (flat rated)

Schedule

Not specified

Additional Information

Note: Applicants filing under Requirement #1 must attach a copy of their Apprenticeship Certificate at the time of filing. A copy of the Apprenticeship Certificate must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If a copy of the Apprenticeship Certificate is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it, and WILL NOT be considered further in this examination.

Note: Applicants filing under Requirement #2 or Requirement #3 must list the school name and location, course titles, number of semester or quarter units, and completion dates in the Supplemental Questions Section of the on-line application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.

Note: A valid California driver’s license is required at the time of appointment. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).

Note: A valid California Class B driver’s license and valid medical certificate approved by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles is required prior to the completion of the six month probationary period. Candidates will be asked to submit a commercial driving history in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles CVS Section 1808.1.

Note: A Rubber Tired Tractor B Operator’s license and a Hydrocrane Operator’s license may be required for some positions. Prior to appointment to these positions, candidates must submit the appropriate licenses and a commercial driving history in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles CVS Section 1808.1.

Note: The copy of the certification must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the copy of the certification is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it, and WILL NOT be considered further for positions requiring the certification.

Note: This examination is based on a validation study, and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection.