New Jersey Department of Transportation

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is seeking applications for candidates for the positionof Electrical Mechanic within the Division of Operations. Electrical Mechanics are assigned a 40 - hourwork week. The standard workweek is Monday through Friday.

ABOUT THE JOB

Repairs and installs traffic signal equipment or systems, fire traffic signal systems, wiring systems, electrical components, conduit systems, highway lighting systems, underground, overhead cables and electronic circuitry and fire traffic signal systems. Operates cherry picker, ladder, platform, boom trucks, volt or ohm meters,troubleshoots problems with traffic signal equipment or systems, fire traffic signal systems, wiring systems, highway lighting systems and electrical components,tests wiring systems and electrical components, repairs bridge lift, swing and warning mechanisms, sets up variable voltage transformers, removes outdated materials, equipment, parts or supplies, reads journals or other publications for the purpose of keeping abreast of developments in the field, monitors the use of materials, equipment, parts or supplies, answers routine questions and calls (telephone) for needed services, materials or information

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Repairs and installs traffic signal equipment or systems, fire traffic signal systems, wiring systems, electrical components, conduit systems, highway lighting systems, underground, overhead cables and electronic circuitry and fire traffic signal systems.
• Operates cherry picker, ladder, platform, boom trucks, volt or ohm meters.
• Troubleshoots problems with traffic signal equipment or systems, fire traffic signal systems, wiring systems, highway lighting systems and electrical components.
• Tests wiring systems and electrical components.
• Repairs bridge lift, swing and warning mechanisms.
• Sets up variable voltage transformers.
• Removes outdated materials, equipment, parts or supplies.
• Reads journals or other publications for the purpose of keeping abreast of developments in the field.
• Monitors the use of materials, equipment, parts or supplies.
• Answers routine questions and calls (telephone) for needed services, materials or information.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a vocational, technical or specialized training program in electrical or electronic technology.
• One (1) year of experience in work involving the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical or electronic components, equipment or systems.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Successful completion of one (1) year of training in automotive technology at an accredited community college or vocational school AND Two (2) years of experience as a mechanic in the repair and installation of motors and the maintenance and repair of motorized vehicles and equipment.

TARGET MOCS

All MOCs

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

All Services

PROGRAM COST

0

OTHER

Open to any interested participants.