Signal maintainer Jobs in Chicago, IL

TRAFFIC SIGNAL REPAIRMAN

Job Number : 411552-1

Description

BID / JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Traffic Signal Repairman

Department of Transportation

Division of Electrical Operations

Number of Positions : 3

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary : $11,193.87 / month

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers- I.B.E.W. - Local 9, Bargaining Unit 29.

Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS : Apply on the bid site : https : / / chicago.taleo.net / careersection / 103 / jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee / employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11 : 59pm CDT on 12 / 24 / 2025

Under supervision, installs, maintains, and repairs traffic signal control devices and related electrical equipment in the field or in the shop as assigned, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Examines wiring diagrams, circuit blueprints, and controller timing-sequence charts to determine existing electrical configurations
• Works in the field, installing new traffic signals and control cabinet equipment requiring electrical wiring of timing devices and control mechanism
• Locates, identifies and clears defects in cables and wires using electrical measuring equipment (e.g., battery test circuit, amp meters)
• Determines necessary repairs and prepares estimates for needed materials and equipment
• Adjusts and replaces electronic signal timing devices, energized timing circuits and control mechanisms
• Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical problems to repair traffic control equipment on-site
• Installs new parts to replace malfunctioning equipment (e.g., bulbs, fuses, relays)
• Install temporary electrical traffic signal control devices to accommodate various construction projects
• Modifies timing parameters and sequencing in electrical traffic signal control devices
• Works in the shop, troubleshooting and repairing traffic signal control equipment and cabinet components brough in for repairs, overhauls and maintenance
• Uses testing equipment to diagnose traffic signal control equipment malfunctions and overhauls and replaces mechanical parts and / or electronic components including controllers, conflict monitors and video components
• Constructs traffic cabinets for installation in the field, wiring components, adding video components and programming traffic controllers. Uses test equipment to certify accuracy of control cabinet equipment.
• Prepares work activity reports
• Operates an aerial boom from a line truck / van to reach aerial wires or equipment, as required
• Operates tablet (iPad), computer (PC) or cellular phone to open / close work orders, view prints and communicate with Foreman and dispatch office.

NOTE : The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

Location : City Wide

Days : Varies (Shift Work, Weekends Included)

Hours : 7AM-3PM, 3PM-11PM

Qualifications

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Should the above criteria not be fulfilled, the following options are available :

o Successful completion of an industry or company sponsored apprentice training program as a Lineman or as an Electrical / Wireman and have journeyman status, PLUS two (2) years of journey-level Lineman and / or as an electrical power line or telecommunications line installer and repairer and / or as a traffic signal installer or repairman work experience

o Six (6) years of journey-level Lineman and / or as an electrical power line or telecommunications line installer and repairer and / or as a traffic signal installer or repairman work experience

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS : This position requires candidates to pass a job knowledge exam. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after test results have been compiled and analyzed. Applicants who successfully apply for the position, meet the minimum qualifications, and possess the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be hired in seniority or lottery / random order

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at :

https : / / www.chicago.gov / city / en / depts / fin / benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at :

https : / / www.chicago.gov / content / dam / city / depts / dhr / supp_info / JobClassification / 2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION : Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment / Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY : To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and / or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and / or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Job Posting

: Nov 25, 2025, 6 : 00 : 00 AM |

Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External

: Dec 25, 2025, 5 : 59 : 00 AM

BU : 29 | Salary : 11,193.87

Pay Basis

: Yearly