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Traffic Systems Technician 1/Trainee 2/Trainee 1 (NY HELPS) Region 4

New York State Civil Service

Rochester, NYFull-time$48–69K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$48–69K/yr
Location
Rochester, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NYS Class B CDL PermitNYS Class B CDL License

Job overview

The New York State Department of Transportation is hiring a Traffic Systems Technician at trainee or full level in Region 4. The role installs, maintains, tests, modifies, troubleshoots, and repairs traffic signal and intelligent transportation systems. Work is scheduled across four 10-hour days, with mandatory overtime and after-hours callout availability. The position requires obtaining a New York State Class B CDL permit and license after appointment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Traffic Signal SystemsIntelligent Transportation SystemsElectrical SystemsElectronic SystemsMagnetic DevicesComputerized EquipmentSignal Phasing and TimingSystem NetworkingTechnical Documentation

Qualifications

30 Credits or Related PathOne Year Related ExperienceMilitary Electronics Training or Related PathHigh School Trades Program or Related PathUnion Applied Skills Trades Program60 Credits Plus Related Experience or Equivalent PathsThree Years Related Experience or Equivalent PathsNYS Class B CDL PermitNYS Class B CDL LicensePre-Employment Physical and Drug TestU.S. Work Authorization

Full job description

NY HELPS Yes

55-b/c Eligible Yes

Agency Transportation, Department of

Title Traffic Systems Technician 1/Trainee 2/Trainee 1 (NY HELPS) Region 4

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $48047 to $68630 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 40%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation 4-10hour days:•Monday-Thursday 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM; ½ hour lunch•Tuesday-Friday 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM; ½ hour lunch

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Monroe

Street Address 1155 Scottsville Rd.

City Rochester

State NY

Zip Code 14624

Duties Description The duties for Traffic Systems Technician 1/ Trainee 1 include but are not limited to: • Install, maintain, test, modify, adjust, overhaul, troubleshoot and repair a variety of electrical systems, electronic, magnetic devices and computerized equipment used to monitor and control traffic signal systems and ITS devices. • Perform major system modifications; such as traffic signal phasing and timing, signal head modifications, intersection infrastructure construction, traffic signal system integration and system networking. • Review, modify and prepare documents; which define the operations, design and construction of traffic signal systems and ITS devices. • Stand-by and overtime availability are required, candidates will be expected to respond after hours for service and repair callouts. Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).* To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are: Traffic Systems Technician Trainee 1:Either 1. 30 college semester credit hours including at least 9 college semester credit hours in electrical engineering, electronic engineering, electrical technology, computer technology, automotive technology, electrical construction and maintenance, electronic technology, HVAC, overhead electric line worker, or network technology;Or 2. one year of experience assisting in the installation, repair, or maintenance of traffic signal equipment and/or intelligent transportation systems; commercial, industrial, or military electronic/electrical integrated system components, telecommunication/network cable systems, or machinist trade work;Or 3. military training in an electronics field including completion of an electronic/electrical school program;Or 4. graduation from a high school trades program, a BOCES program recognized by an education authority, or any accredited U.S. trade school having completed a technical electricity/electronics, heavy equipment operation maintenance and repair, manufacturer and machining, entertainment technology, diesel technology, HVAC/R, network technology, automotive technology, or construction trades program; Or 5. Completion of a Union Applied Skills Trades program in electricity. Traffic Systems Technician Trainee 2:Either 1. 60 college semester credit hours including at least 15 college semester credit hours in electrical engineering, electronic engineering, electrical technology, computer technology, automotive technology, electrical construction and maintenance, electronic technology, HVAC, overhead electric line worker, or network technology;Or 2. two years of experience assisting in the installation, repair, or maintenance of traffic signal equipment and/or intelligent transportation systems; commercial, industrial, or military electronic/electrical integrated system components, telecommunication/network cable systems, or machinist trade work;Or 3. military training in an electronics field including completion of an electronic/electrical school program and one year of experience as described above;Or 4. graduation from a high school trades program, a BOCES program recognized by an education authority, or any accredited U.S. trade school having completed a technical electricity/electronics, heavy equipment operation maintenance and repair, manufacturer and machining, entertainment technology, diesel technology, HVAC/R, network technology, automotive technology, or construction trades program and one year of experience as described in #2 above;Or 5. Completion of a Union Applied Skills Trades program in electricity and one year of experience as described in #2 above. Traffic Systems Technician 1:Either 1. 60 college semester credit hours including at least 15 college semester credit hours in electrical engineering, electronic engineering, electrical technology, computer technology, automotive technology, electrical construction and maintenance, electronic technology, HVAC, overhead electric line worker, or network technology and one year of experience described in #2 below;Or 2. Three years of experience assisting in the installation, repair, or maintenance of traffic signal equipment and/or intelligent transportation systems; commercial, industrial, or military electronic/electrical integrated system components, telecommunication/network cable systems, or machinist trade work;Or 3. military training in an electronics field including completion of an electronic/electrical school program AND two years of the experience described in #2 above;Or 4. graduation from a high school trades program, a BOCES program recognized by an education authority, or any accredited U.S. trade school having completed a technical electricity/electronics, heavy equipment operation maintenance and repair, manufacturer and machining, entertainment technology, diesel technology, HVAC/R, network technology, automotive technology, or construction trades program two years of the experience described in #2 above.Or 5. Completion of a Union Applied Skills Trades program in electricity and two years of experience as described in #2 above. Upon successful completion of 12 months as a Traffic Systems Technician Trainee 1, you will automatically advance to a Traffic Systems Technician Trainee 2. Upon successful completion of 12 months as a Traffic System Technician Trainee 2, you will automatically advance to a Traffic Systems Technician 1.Within three months of appointment, you must obtain and maintain a valid NYS Class B CDL Permit. Failure to obtain and maintain the permit will result in termination. Within twelve months of appointment, you must obtain and maintain a valid NYS Class B CDL license with no air brake restriction. Failure to obtain and maintain the license will result in termination.All candidates must pass a pre-employment physical/medical examination and drug test prior to beginning employment. Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title and assignment. Cannabis use will be tested for during the pre-employment screening process and may be the basis for disqualification for employment or may be a basis for removal from employment.Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments Current workday hours/schedule for this position will be 4-10 hour days. Shift will be at management discretion. • Monday-Thursday 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM; ½ hour lunch• Tuesday-Friday 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM; ½ hour lunchApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. *For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. Your required educational credentials must have been awarded by an educational institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States (U.S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of companies that provide these services (fees must be paid to the company you choose) can be found at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfmtThe salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedules ________________________________________DOT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. ________________________________________In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar).

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Name Jennifer L. Feeney

Telephone

Fax 585-272-3426

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 1530 Jefferson Rd.

City Rochester

State NY

Zip Code 14623

Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a current resume, letter of interest and a completed NYS Dept. of Transportation Application for Employment (S1000 Part 1) with Notice Number R04-26-55 included in the subject line and referenced in the cover letter to: Jennifer L. FeeneyAdministrative Services DirectorNew York State Department of Transportation- Region 41530 Jefferson Rd.Rochester, NY 14623585-272-3426 (fax)dotApplications for employment may be found at the following web address: https://www.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2023-03/Application\_for\_Employment\_Part\_1.pdf

How this job compares

Set against the 1,056 open Electrical Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$48–69K/yr
  • US median$65–100K/yr81 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $58K, is 28% below the US median midpoint ($81K) — in the lowest quarter of Electrical Technician salary ranges across the US.

Openings
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Electrical Technician postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 711 postings).
Education
6 of the 1,056 open Electrical Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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