Electrician - Street Transportation Department

About This Position

Join the City of Phoenix - Electrician Opportunities in Traffic Services. Phoenix, the fifth‑largest city in the United States, serves as Arizona's hub for government, commerce, and culture. As a dynamic and progressive city, Phoenix is thriving in the new economy with strengths in high technology, manufacturing, bioscience research, and advanced business services. Residents and visitors enjoy world‑class sports and cultural attractions, diverse dining options, fascinating museums, vibrant neighborhoods, and endless outdoor recreation.

The Street Transportation Department is seeking skilled Electricians to join the Traffic Services Division, which is responsible for installing, maintaining, and operating traffic signals throughout Phoenix to ensure the safe and efficient movement of vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians. These positions are assigned to the Traffic Signal Shop, which manages the construction, remodeling, and maintenance of approximately 1,400 signalized intersections across the city.

As an Electrician in the Traffic Signal Shop, you will perform advanced electrical work involving the maintenance, construction, installation, modification, and repair of electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures in accordance with industry standards for commercial and industrial applications. Work assignments may include interpreting sketches, blueprints, verbal instructions, and work orders.

• Obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Install underground conduits and pole bases.
• Erect and dress signal equipment.
• Install electrical services and pull/terminate multi‑conductor cable.
• Maintain and repair traffic signal systems.

Current construction crew hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM. However, this position may require off‑shift work, standby duty, and occasional weekends. Due to the critical nature of traffic signal operations, Electricians must be available for scheduled and emergency overtime, including after‑hours call‑outs to repair damaged or inoperative equipment.

• Obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Must have a permit by the date of hire.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits.

• Electrical code NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E.

$35.08 – $40.61 per hour base wage. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

• Shift Differential Pay for night and weekend hours.
• Standby Pay: $2.50 per hour.
• Callout Pay:
  Paid at time and a half your regular hourly rate.
• Tool Allowance: $300 annually, prorated based on number of months in position.

• 13.5 paid holidays.
• Vacation:
  Earn 8 hours per month.
• Sick Leave:
  Earn 10 hours per month.

• 401(a) plan with a 3.62% employer contribution on your base wage.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with both employer and employee contributions.
• Employer paid long term disability coverage.

• Choice of HMO, PPO, or HSA/High Deductible medical plans.
• $150/month City contribution to your Post Employment Health Plan (with medical enrollment).
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Wellness incentive worth up to $720 each year.

• Paid Parental Leave:
  Up to 480 hours (12 weeks) for birth, adoption, or foster placement.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness support through Savi.

• Free bus and light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $6,500 per year.
• Additional benefits and resources to support your career and well‑being.

For more details, visit Unit 002 Benefits.

• Completion of a recognized four‑year electrical apprenticeship program, or equivalent training; OR three years of experience as a skilled electrician.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
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