Employment applications and civil service exam applications are to be mailed to the Personnel Office, placed in the Personnel Drop-box located in the City Hall Lobby, or delivered to the Personnel Office on the 4th floor of City Hall. Applications are located on this page.

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GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

General employment applications and qualifications may be obtained at the Personnel and Civil Service office, 4th floor, City Hall, Governmental Plaza, Binghamton, New York, and must be filed at said office on or before the last date to file at 4:45pm.

The City of Binghamton is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to workforce diversification. All new hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment. Broome County residency is required at time of appointment.

Job Openings

Electrician – Signal Electrician (Tested Position)

  • Type:Full Time
  • Salary/Pay Rate:Up to $32.45 per Hour
  • Posted Date:01/13/2026
Department of Public Works

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The electrician/signal electrician performs work; installing, maintaining and repairing a variety of electrical equipment related to the street lights, traffic signals and electrical components of systems located in City owned buildings and facilities. The work is performed in coordination with the Commissioner of Public Works and the City Engineer. The electrician/signal electrician works independently or with small work groups to complete projects. Incumbents of this position plan projects and make out their own work time schedules. Supervision may be the responsibility of the incumbent depending upon specific assignments and projects. Does all related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Installs, maintains, repairs and replaces electric fixtures and cabinets related to traffic signals and street lights. Repairs and adjusts circuit breakers, controls and regulators by replacing working parts and repairing burned out contacts; Orders parts and keeps a record of time and materials used in electrical installations and repairs; May assist the stationery engineer, master electrician, and carpenters in major department work projects; May supervise or lead a group of employees in various work projects and assignments; Operates motor equipment in transporting equipment, tools and parts. Performs data entry using Cartography software to document work and maintain information related to traffic signals, street lights, and other electric components worked on; Plans maintenance and Capital Projects for the Street Lighting and Traffic Signal Systems.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the practices, tools, terminology and safety precautions of the trade; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to operate and care for power equipment; willingness and ability to plan and supervise projects; Ability to operate a personal computer and utilize common office software programs including word processing, spreadsheet, and database (CarteGraph) at an acceptable rate of accuracy and speed; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and completion of a five year apprenticeship or equivalent Trade School and five years field experience as a Journeyman, Lineman or Electrician along with a minimum of two years in a supervisory role; OR

B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology and five years in the field as a Journeyman, Lineman or Electrician along with two years of supervision; OR

C. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of A and B above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Journeyman Electrician license in the City of Binghamton or the ability to obtain one within the probationary period. Possession of a NYS DMV issued Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License at time of appointment. Must maintain the license during the entire length of appointment. Must maintain training thru on the job training and on line (internet) within one (1) year of date of hire to perform and be proficient in traffic signal repairs.

Before submitting your application, please make sure that your skills, qualifications, and competencies align with this job posting and are clearly stated on all documents that you submit to the City of Binghamton.

The City of Binghamton is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to workforce diversification. All new hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment. Broome County residency is required at time of appointment.

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* Final Salary will be determined on training, experience, contractual requirements, and approval of Personnel Director and Comptroller.

Civil Service Examinations

EXAM POSTING JURISDICTION  EXAM TYPE FILING DEADLINE  EXAM DATE
Fire Captain Bureau of Fire Promotional 2023.05.18 2023.06.27
Hardware/Software Technician IT Training and Experience 2026.05.26  
         
         
         
         
  • For City of Binghamton positions, candidates must be legal residents of Broome County for at least one (1) month immediately preceding the examination date at time of application.  Please refer to individual exam postings to obtain applicable residency requirements for exam application and appointment.
  • There are no residency requirements for the City School District or Binghamton Housing Authority.
  • General employment applications are not accepted for examinations.

Examination applications and announcements may be obtained at the office of the Municipal Civil Service Commission, 4th floor, City Hall, 38 Hawley Street, Binghamton, New York, or by downloading from this page, and must be filed at said office on or before the last date to file at 4:45pm. Applications filed prior to the announcement of this examination are not a guarantee that you are registered to take this examination. An application for examination must be filed during the filing period listed above.

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