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Traffic Control Foreman

Salary

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Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Type

CS Non-Competitive, Full Time

Job Number

25-TCF2-01

Department

Mobility and Infrastructure

Opening Date

09/18/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

06

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POSITION SUMMARY

Directs a crew of Traffic Control Electricians and related personnel in inspecting, maintaining, installing, and repairing traffic control equipment and fixtures.

Department: Mobility and Infrastructure

Posting Type: Announcement/Bid

Salary: $ 70,408 per year.

Union: This position is included in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 2037 bargaining unit and will be filled in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Union Bid Form: None required. Your application for this position will serve as your union Bid Form.

Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive

REQUIREMENTS

General Application Requirements :

You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualification based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

+ Applicants must submit a complete application, including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable), and completed supplemental questions.

+ Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.

+ Click here (https://arcg.is/vD5Hn) to view a map of City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods.

+ A current, valid Class C Pennsylvania Driver's License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Written requests for accommodation based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources & Civil Service on an individual basis.

NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, driver's license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which they are being considered).

NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment must submit official transcripts to verify post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to being hired by the City of Pittsburgh. Transcripts must be submitted at the time of any/each job interview you have with the City of Pittsburgh.

Qualifying Requirements:

Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed, and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility notice regarding your eligible/ineligible status.

+ WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show three (3) years of full-time experience in traffic signal installation, maintenance, or a related field. (Less than full-time will be calculated on a prorated basis).

+ EDUCATION/TRAINING: None required.

+ EQUIVALENCY: Education/training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above). The Total Qualifying Requirement is three (3) years. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding education/training verification).

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) on order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

Written: None required for this position.

Performance: None required for this position.

Medical: Required.

POSITION DUTIES

+ Supervises and directs Traffic Control Electricians in inspecting, maintaining, installing and repairing electronic equipment, fixtures and circuit boards, traffic installations, etc.

+ Evaluates work of assigned personnel; recommends and implements approved disciplinary and corrective action.

+ Schedules work of assigned personnel; provides technical assistance as requested or required.

+ Locates problems and directs the repair of underground and overhead cables and wire; directs the removal of tree branches interfering with lines and wires.

+ Estimates time and materials required for the job; requisitions job materials and supplies.

+ Ensures that appropriate safety precautions and procedures are followed.

+ Prepares accurate reports regarding work performed, employee attendance, etc.

+ May work shifts as requested or required.

+ Plans, develops, directs, coordinates, organizes and controls the materials, equipment and personnel under jurisdiction toward the effective, efficient and economical attainment of program goals, including maximum convenience to the public and safety of employees.

+ Manages area of responsibility in strict accordance with applicable laws, regulations and established policy including union agreements to ensure fair and standardized treatment of employees.

+ Performs activities and functions of related lower-level personnel as assigned or required.

+ Performs such other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.

+ Plans, monitors and evaluates the work of self and others.

+ Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing.

+ Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with supervisors, associates and the general public.

Click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pittsburgh/classspecs) to view the full job description including knowledge, skills, and abilities and working conditions for this position. Locate and click on the position title to view the complete job description .

Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including:

+ Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

+ Pension

+ Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Paid Holidays

+ Paid Vacation

+ Personal Days

(Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)

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The City of Pittsburgh welcomes all applicants, including those who would need to relocate to satisfy the Residency Requirement prior to starting this position. Please elaborate on your plans to relocate to Pittsburgh if you do not already live within the City of Pittsburgh municipality. If you already reside within the City of Pittsburgh, please write N/A.

02

Do you have a current, valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class C - regular) or a current valid driver's license from another state or the U.S. Armed Forces? If you do not possess a current, valid PA Class C Driver's License: Are you able to obtain one prior to appointment if you are selected to fill this position?

+ N/A- I already possess the required driver's license.

+ YES, I AM able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.

+ NO, I am NOT able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.

03

Please select the one answer most closely describing your minimum professional work experience/education:

+ I possess a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three (3) years of full-time experience in traffic signal installation or maintenance or a related field.

+ I possess an unrelated associate degree and at least three (3) years of full-time experience in traffic signal installation or maintenance or a related field.

+ I possess a related associate degree and at least one (1) year of full-time experience in traffic signal installation or maintenance or a related field.

+ I possess a related technical degree and at least one (1) year of full-time experience in traffic signal installation or maintenance or a related field.

+ I possess an unrelated bachelor's degree and at and at least one (1) year of full-time experience in traffic signal installation or maintenance or a related field.

+ I possess a related bachelor's degree.

+ I possess a related master's degree.

+ I do not possess any of the minimum amounts of education/and or work experience listed above.

04

Please briefly describe your full-time experience in traffic signal installation or maintenance or a related field. If you do not possess this experience please type N/A.

05

Please confirm below that you understand that your OFFICIAL transcripts must be submitted to the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service if you are selected to fill this position.

+ Yes

+ No

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Employer

City of Pittsburgh

Address

414 Grant Street Room 431 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219

Phone

412-255-2710

Website

http://www.pghjobs.net

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