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Signal Mechanic

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Location: Rochester, NY
Title: Signal Mechanic
Deadline: December 20, 2023 2:35pm
Salary: $38,468 – $52,707 annually
Agency/Dept.: Transportation

Description of Duties

This is an entry-level mechanical position responsible for assisting with and performing electrical construction work related to installing or servicing traffic signals and related equipment.  Work is performed under a variety of conditions such as changing weather, confined spaces (manholes), and various heights.  The employee will learn to drive medium and heavy trucks and operate heavy equipment.  The employee will be required to obtain a New York State Learner’s Permit for a Class *B* Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six (6) months of the appointment, and a New York State Class *B* CDL within the first twelve (12) months of appointment, with the employing agency providing sufficient training and road time to obtain the license (see note below).  The employee reports directly to and works under general supervision of the Supervisor of Signal Construction or other higher-level staff member.  Supervision of others is not a responsibility of this class.  Employees who do not successfully obtain a New York State Learner’s Permit for a Class *B* Commercial Driver’s License within the first six (6) months of appointment, and a Class *B* Commercial Driver’s License within the first twelve (12) months of appointment will be removed from the position.  Does related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma.

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