Posting Close Date:
Applicants must submit their completed application by 01-30-2026 at 11:59 p.m. MSTApplication and Special Instructions
Submit an updated resume that clearly details your experience directly related to the Electrician position.ABOUT THIS JOB
Position Specific Summary
The Electrician position at the City of Tucson’s Department of Transportation & Mobility, installs, maintains and repairs traffic signals, street lighting, other electrical control devices and related equipment in the shop and at field locations within the Smart Mobility Division.
Work is performed under the supervision of the Electrician Supervisor. This position does not supervise.
Duties and Responsibilities
Analyzes, troubleshoots, installs, programs, repairs, inspects, and maintain routine or complex job assignments related to traffic signal equipment and associated electronic components. Reviews and interprets engineering plans, blueprints, work orders and schematics to perform routine or complex repair and maintenance of traffic signal equipment. Drives to various worksite locations throughout the city as needed.
Installs, repairs, or replaces refractors, lamps, screws, bolts, washer, luminaires, photocells and associated street light equipment. Troubleshoot electrical issues in street light equipment as well as in underground wires. Monitors streetlights to identify downed poles, inoperative lights or other situations requiring resolution or to report problems to property entities. Drives to various worksite locations throughout the city as needed.
Operates, diagnoses, repairs, and maintains traffic signal and street light equipment. Replaces burnt out bulbs and photocells, responds to knockdowns, accidents and other situations or special events as needed.
Responds to emergency after-hour calls involving damaged traffic signals including streetlights, knockdowns, accidents and other urgent situations or special events as needed.
Enters data into the department’s Asset Management System, and Cartegraph, for inventory control and to track labor, material and equipment hours for claims. Translates reports submitted through Risk Management regarding damage to City property into the system.
Conducts preventative maintenance on traffic signals and street lighting, checks all components of an intersection, making sure proper function, checks bolts, pushbuttons, pedestrian heads, and traffic signals. Cleans and exercises street light breakers, ensures connections are tight, performs load checks, and repairs streetlight outages that belong to that load center.
Perform other duties as assigned.
All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Six (6) months post high schoolPOSITION DETAILS
Job Profile
J5755 - ElectricianTo view the full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands click https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Tucson-Talent.
Compensation Grade
G106Hourly Range
$24.16 - 36.24 USDThe City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
FLSA
Non-ExemptPosition Type
RegularTime Type
Full timeDepartment
Department of Transportation and MobilityDepartment Link
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Transportation-MobilityBackground Check: This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.
ABOUT US
Benefits: The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.
Citizenship: The City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship.
City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD). Click for more information from ACRD about employment discrimination and how to file a complaint with ACRD
The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at EmployeeLeaves@tucsonaz.gov or 520-791-2619.
Recruiter Name
Genevieve Hernandez (103166)Recruiter Email
tdot_hr@tucsonaz.govFor Human Resources general questions please contact 520-791-4241.