Career Opportunity

Traffic Signal Electrician - SF Municipal Transportation Agency - (9145) (T00126)

Recruitment: REF47157D

Published: February 12, 2025

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About:

This is a Class-Based SFMTA Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 410.

The SFMTA, a department of the City and County of San Francisco, oversees Muni (the historic Municipal Railway), parking and traffic, bicycling, walking and taxis. Over one million people get around San Francisco and rely on us to ensure safe and reliable travel.

Our Vision: Excellent transportation choices for San Francisco.

Our Mission: We connect San Francisco through a safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation.


Application Opening:  February 12, 2025
Deadline to Apply: Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this announcement may close any time after 11:59 PM on February 27, 2025
Recruitment ID: CBT-9145-T00126 

Role description

Under general supervision, installs, maintains, and repairs all types of traffic signals and other electronic or electric traffic control device; and programs software for the control of traffic at signalized intersections. 

Essential Duties

According to the Civil Service Commission Rule 409, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Installs, maintains and repairs traffic signal systems including wiring, conduits, traffic signal hardware; intersection controllers; intersection cabinets and their associated components and peripheries; and vehicle and pedestrian detection systems. 

2. Programs engineering timing data into intersection controllers and other devices associated with the movement or control of traffic operations.

3. Responds to emergency field complaints to locate causes of malfunction of signal devices or associated equipment including wiring or conduit damage; repairs or replaces faulty electronic or electrical equipment. 

4. Operates and maintains various electronic and electric measuring and testing devices such as voltmeters, ammeters and multi-testers to troubleshoot and repair signals, signal components and related signal equipment. 

5. Evaluates electrical and electronic portions of traffic signal equipment upon receipt from manufacturer; assesses errors in manufacture or construction that impede proper operation of equipment and recommends corrective action.

6. Prepares and maintains accurate reports and records such as complaint forms, material lists, daily work reports, engineering work order requests, and time sheets. 

7. Performs bench work including testing, fault finding and repairing of signal relay panels, vehicle and pedestrian detection components, and various electronic and electrical components and equipment associated with traffic signal operations; and repairs or replaces parts as necessary.

8. May provide training to other Traffic Signal Electricians on specialized electrical and electronic components, software, or equipment associated with traffic operations.

9. Installs and maintains the City's traffic coordination system including but not limited to 12C cable, two pair cable and fiber optics.

10. Performs related duties as assigned.
 

Nature of work: The performance of the essential functions of the class require working on energized equipment, around loud noise and construction equipment; standing, walking on level and uneven surfaces, kneeling, squatting, and stooping in the performance of installation and inspection duties. These duties also require the incumbent to climb in and out of a boom bucket and balance while working at a height of a maximum of 40 feet. During the performance of duties, the incumbent will regularly be required to push weights in excess of 60 pounds and lift equipment that weighs over 50 pounds.  The incumbent is daily exposed to electrical hazards; installation and repair work is performed near moving traffic in all weather conditions. May be required to work in confined spaces. Incumbent may be required to work in all weather conditions and may be subject to stand-by duties and mandatory overtime as assigned on a 24 hour per day basis.

How to qualify

1a. Completion of a recognized Electrician Apprenticeship program (Inside Wireman Apprenticeship program) and one (1) year of journey-level electrician experience; OR

1b. Six (6) years of verifiable inside wireman experience equivalent to journey-level as defined by the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers; AND

2.  Possession of a current valid Class C driver license at the time of appointment

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Additional information

Verification:  Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

What else should I know?

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

Written Multiple Choice Examination (Weight - 100%): Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to a written multiple-choice examination that is designed to measure knowledge, skills and/or abilities in job-related areas which may include but not limited to: knowledge of electrical and electronic theory and maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment; knowledge of tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment; safe work practices; ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams, blueprints, plans, and specifications; and ability to follow written and oral instructions.  

This is a standardized examination and, therefore, test questions and test answers are not available for public inspection or review. 

For your reference, a Multiple-Choice Test Preparation Manual is available on the DHR website: http://www.sfdhr.org/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=18426 

What else should I know?

Eligible List/Score Report: A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Director of Transportation or the Civil Service Commission. 

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be 12 months and may be extended with the approval of the Director of Transportation

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights: Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations.  [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/ .] The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 410.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, ATTN: Human Resources Merit Section, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 6th Floor San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement.  Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at http://sfgov.org/civilservice/rules. 

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview 
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement
• SFMTA Employee Wellness Program

How to Apply:

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process.
1. Visit Careers with Purpose | City and County of San Francisco (sf.gov)
2. Type "9145" in to the "Search by class or keyword" field.
3. Click the link to open the Job Announcement.
4. Select the “Apply Now” button and follow instructions on the screen.

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up to date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@careers.sf.gov, @sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding the Exam Process, please contact the exam analyst, Pierre Aguirre at pierre.aguirre@sfmta.com. PA | CBT-9145-T00126 | E

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.