What are the responsibilities and job description for the Street Repair Crew Chief I position at Philadelphia, City of (PA)?
This is specialized traffic sign installation, maintenance and repair work at the first supervisory level. An employee in this class supervises and may participate in the work of a small crew of semi-skilled and/or unskilled personnel engaged in street repair and safety activities in traffic sign installation/maintenance.
Employees in this class must adhere to standard city and PENNDOT maintenance practices and general work instructions. The employee has controlling responsibility for the completion of assigned maintenance and repair tasks. Work is performed under the supervision of a technical superior.
The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is
Ashanay Graham
City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources
1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675
Phone:215-685-8011
Fax: 215-686-0861
Email:Ashanay.Graham@phila.gov
For all other inquiries, please get in touch with Customer Service at215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov
ELIGIBLE LIST:
DEPARTMENTAL-ONLY PROMOTIONAL:
Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the Streets Department will be established as a result of this examination.
Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List.
PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS:
Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other people receiving an identical test score.
To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence later in this form. The response on this application will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements.
If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference. Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration.
COMPUTER BASED MULTIPLE CHOICE EXAM:
This examination will be scheduled for December 3, 2026. Please note that this examination date is subject to change.
Candidates will need access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access to take the written examination. Candidates will need to be able to operate computerized software proficiently and independently.
If you do not have access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access, or cannot operate computerized software proficiently and independently, please contact Ashanay Graham at Ashanay.Graham@phila.gov and alternative arrangements will be made for you to take this examination.
An Eligible List will be established the week of December 14, 2026. Please note that this date may change.
TEST REVIEW:
In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091B, candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file appeals to the key answers. Call 215-686-0880 if you wish to schedule a Test Review.
The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing applications.
1. CIVIL SERVICE STATUS:
Presently employed by the City of Philadelphia in the Streets Department , with permanent Civil Service status and a performance rating of Satisfactory or higher.
AND
2. EDUCATION:
Education equivalent to completion of the tenth school grade.
AND
3. GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Two years of experience as a semi-skilled worker working in traffic sign crew performing installation and maintenance of traffic signs pertinent to maintaining the public safety of City streets.
ORAny equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience.
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICIATES:
Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator’s license as issues by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of appointment as a Streets Repair Crew Chief I if required by work assignment.
Salary : $50,730 - $56,521