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Government Jobs lists this TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN (SENIOR) (CLASS CODE 2052) opportunity in new orleans, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Traffic Signal TechnicianSkilled work in the installations, maintenance and repair of traffic signals, and related work as required.Minimum qualifications:Permanent status as a Traffic Signal Technician with the Department of Public Works.Either two (2) years of full-time experience in the field of servicing or installing electrical equipment devices or completion of a course in Basic Electricity or Electronics from a recognized trades school.Kind of examination: A qualifying written examination and a rating of training and experience, weighted 100%. Promotional employees are exempt from the written examination.The City of New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to Shana Parker at or TTY/Voice at or .Applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received, as specified on this announcement. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified on this announcement.The minimum age limit is 18 years for any class of work requiring hard physical labor, operation of or proximity to hazardous machinery, exposure to hazardous chemicals, or participation in any other processes or procedures which are prohibited or limited by the Louisiana State Child Labor Law.Working test period: Effective August 1, 2023, the working test (probationary) period for all positions in the classified service is one year.Substance abuse testing: The City of New Orleans has a comprehensive program of substance abuse testing. Candidates for employment for certain positions where the health, welfare and/or safety of the public, co-workers and the individual employee is at risk will have to undergo pre-employment substance abuse screening. Candidates for all other original entrance positions will have to undergo an unannounced substance abuse screening during their working test period.A medical examination is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to active classifications, and may be required for re-employment, promotions and/or transfers.A medical screening, which may result in a medical examination, is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to non-active classifications.Good moral character is required of all applicants. Any applicant may be disqualified if his/her character or past employment record is found to be unsatisfactory as determined by the Department of City Civil Service. Forgery, misrepresentation of facts, or cheating on examinations is punishable by disqualification, fine and other penalties.Veterans preference: On original entrance examinations, veterans (as defined in Article X, Section 10(2) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana), disabled veterans, certain spouses and parents of veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed as provided on the Veterans Preference claim form which can be obtained in this office. To obtain credit, this form must be submitted with the required proof (at the minimum, a DD214) before the final filing date.High school diploma and general equivalency diploma (GED): High school diplomas from foreign countries will be accepted if the applicant submits a statement of educational equivalency from one of the evaluation services accepted by the Department of Civil Service. A list of the accepted evaluation services can be found on the National Association of Credential Evacuation Services (NACES) website ( colleges and universities: College diplomas from foreign countries will be accepted if the applicant submits a statement of educational equivalency from one of the evaluation services accepted by the Department of Civil Service. A list of the accepted evaluation services can be found on the National Association of Credential Evacuation Services (NACES) website ( Applicants will not receive credit for unpaid work unless specified on the job announcement. Partial credit only will be given for related part time employment. Civil Service reserves the right to determine which degrees, education, or other credentials are related or closely related. Experience credit will be granted for related provisional appointments (internal applicants).Professional administrative experience: The Civil Service Department defines this experience as experience gained in a position that required a Bachelor's Degree upon entrance.Revised 1/91, 4/03, 7/05, 2/07, 8/10, 2/12, 8/15, 6/16, 1/17, 1/19, 2/23, 8/23, 2/25, 3/26.
Worksite address
new orleans, LA, 70113, US
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