Ariel Rodriguez

Traffic Device Maintainer|NYC Department of Transportation|

New York, NY, June 2023 - Current.

• Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing various parking meter components, including batteries, coin selectors, and control boards.
• Expertise in identifying and resolving issues with traffic devices.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify the root cause of equipment failures, and implement effective repair solutions.
• Strong mechanical skills in installing, removing, and maintaining parking meters, including removing bolts from concrete bases.
• Positioned, aligned or sealed concrete wall sections or pipes.

Other Key Skills:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adherence to safety protocols and regulations.
• Proficiency in following detailed work orders, and maintaining accurate records.

• Install gas/electric IMU meters using hand tools, such as screwdrivers, to screw IMU onto the meter body.
• Activate the IMU using the Pro-field software on the tablet provided.
• Detect any gas leaks in apartments, basements, or commercial buildings. Using a spray that would bubble if applied to a leak.
• If gas leaks are detected, protect all life and property, and then contact Con Edison emergency line.
• Train new employees by teaching them how to use software and install meters.
• Performed inventory checks in the warehouse.
• Drive the company vehicle to locations with set appointments for meter installations.

• Troubleshoot wiring issues: Trace back circuits that may have been ran incorrectly using multi meter to check for continuity, check ground faults using an outlet tester on an outlet to see if it's grounded properly.
• Run fire alarm circuits and prepare for installation.
• Test electrical systems with lead electrician using outlet testers, pen testers and multi meters. If a device isn't working we would use a pen tester to check if the power is on or off.
• Manage small team of helpers.
• Establish plan with team and target goals for specified work on that day.
• Roughing and cabling.
• Communicate with other tradesmen for increased efficiency and project completion.
• 10 and 90 degree pipe bends using hand bender.

• Using variety of power tools or equipment such as hand drills and or rotary hammer drills to make holes in the ceiling to install boxes for light fixtures or fire alarm devices.
• Work with team to run electrical circuits in new construction projects.
• Pick up and drop off materials to other job locations.
• Work off blueprints with lead Electrician.
• Troubleshoot wiring issues using multi meters and testers.
• Roughing and cabling.
• Set up fire alarm pole stations by installing box using hand tools and drill, then connect conduit to the box with couplings and run wires inside.