Signal Maintenance Electrician

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Forward. Together. — Discover a career that connects purpose with possibility. At the City of Windsor, our employees thrive in a collaborative environment that values organizational excellence, community impact, and offers competitive benefits that supports professional growth. Located in Southwestern Ontario on the banks of the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair, Windsor is just minutes from downtown Detroit, Michigan and the north shores of Lake Erie, which is home to over 25 local wineries, craft breweries and distilleries. Windsor boasts world class entertainment, state-of-the-art facilities, iconic food, temperate climate, magnificent waterfront parks & gardens and an innovative workforce with demonstrated capacity in automotive, advanced manufacturing, transportation, life sciences, education and tourism. With affordable living, a diverse community, and a growing economy, Windsor offers a lifestyle as fulfilling as the work we do. Come join a team that reflects the city it serves.

Job Title: Signal Maintenance Electrician
Job Posting Number: 2026-0289
Posting Type: Internal and External
Posting Period:  Friday, August 14, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. to Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
Department: Operations
Union: C.U.P.E. Local 543
Position Status: Regular Full-Time
Job Code: 543584
Grade/Class: 0.20
Number of Positions: 1
Rate of Pay: $41.85 - $49.22 per hour
Hours of Work per Week: 40 hours
Shift Work Required: Yes

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Supervisor of Traffic Signals, this position will be responsible for:

• Maintaining, modifying, installing, troubleshooting and repairing city wide signalized traffic control system, overhead and underground cable and communication cabinets.
• Will provide regular service and maintenance of the electrical components of the city's traffic control system.
• Installs CCTV cameras, video detection cameras and other traffic devices including pedestrian detectors. No termination on either end.   
• Assists with Traffic/streetlight Infrastructure locator in locating live electrical streetlight feeds and underground circuits.
• Works with live electrical circuits in a safe manner in compliance with provincial legislation and codes.
• Installs intersection hardware such as electrical cable, poles, mast arms, signal heads, underground and overhead multi conductor cabling system.
• Operates various sized trucks (DZ License required), boom lifting equipment, concrete saws, generators, compressors, jackhammers, pumps, hand and power tools, fork lifts, and soldering apparatus.
• Access equipment requirements and coordinates with Windsor Police Department, Windsor Fire Department, Windsor Utilities Commission, etc. for temporary intersection and installation and in emergency situations.
• Maintains daily entries of all activities in a log book which may be required as evidence in a court trial.
• Installs, services, and maintains Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), Advanced Transportation Management Systems (ATMS), components such as permanent and Portable Various Message Systems (PVMS) and permanent and portable detector stations including speed trap stations. No programming of communication with digital components.
• Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program. 
• Will perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma plus two (2) years of post-secondary training from a Community College or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency;
• Must have over five (5) years of work experience in a computerized traffic signal control or similar environment;
• Must have a current Certificate of Qualification (C of Q) as an Electrician 442A or 309A, including an apprenticeship, under the Tradesperson’s Qualifications Act, as offered through the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
• Must hold and maintain a current, valid and lawful Class ‘D’ Driver’s License with a ‘Z’ endorsement
• OR Must hold and maintain a current valid and lawful Class G Driver's Licence in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, for the purposes of operating a City of Windsor vehicle and must attain a current, valid and lawful Class ‘D’ Driver’s License with a “Z” endorsement in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, for the purposes of operating a City of Windsor vehicle within the probationary/confirmation period.  Failure to obtain a current, valid and lawful Class ‘D’ Driver’s License with a ‘Z’ endorsement in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act within the probationary/confirmation period will result in disqualification
• Must have proven oral and written communication skills;

Physical Demands: The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a medium level of work.

The City of Windsor is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.

Note:

• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
• We offer a smoke-free and scent-safe office environment
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.