Traffic Signal Mechanic

City of Reno•City of Reno, NV

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Traffic Signal Mechanic works in the City of Reno’s Maintenance and Operations Department to help maintain the safety and efficiency of the transportation network. This hands-on role troubleshoots, repairs, installs, inspects, and maintains traffic signals, streetlights, traffic controllers, vehicle detection systems, and related electronic equipment. The position also responds to urgent signal malfunctions and service calls, supports City staff and the public on traffic signal and safety issues, and directs traffic during signal work. The role involves interpreting plans and specifications, reviewing signal construction plans, maintaining detailed equipment and timing records, and operating electrical repair and heavy equipment. The recruitment is open to qualified City employees and external applicants. Multiple vacancies are available, with hiring beginning after the recruitment closes; the recruitment may also establish a list for future vacancies.

Requirements

Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by college-level coursework in electrical, electronics, or a related field. Additional relevant work experience beyond the two-year requirement may substitute for the required college-level coursework.
Two years of journey-level electrical experience.
Experience in the repair, maintenance, and installation of traffic control units and equipment.
Valid driver's license.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications and pass the examination process, which includes an online written examination, a Cognitive Abilities Test, and a Training and Experience evaluation.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain traffic control units and equipment, including traffic controllers, vehicle detectors, and traffic signal control computers.
Inspect and verify signal installations and respond to urgent signal malfunctions.
Install, maintain, inspect, and repair traffic signal equipment, and perform preventive maintenance on assigned systems.
Repair traffic signals and City streetlights by replacing bulbs, photocells, wiring, fuses, circuit breakers, ballasts, and signal head parts.
Install and maintain overhead and underground traffic signal communication cabling; perform U.S.A. locations; pull wires and make electrical connections for wiring, signals, vehicle detectors, and control cabinets.
Repair and install pedestrian fixtures, traffic signal fixtures, optically programmable fixtures, and inductive vehicle loop detectors at intersections.
Repair, program, and maintain electrically operated flashing school zone clocks and signs.
Install and repair vehicle loops using a concrete saw, loop sealant machine, jackhammer, and compressor.
Install and maintain video detection on poles.
Support City staff and the general public regarding traffic signal issues and safety concerns, and respond to regular and emergency calls for service as appropriate.
Direct and control traffic flow during traffic signal repairs, installations, or modifications.
Review and interpret plans and specifications for traffic engineering functions; review completed work for compliance and advise higher-level engineering staff of deficiencies as appropriate.
Operate electrical and electronic repair and heavy equipment, including a voltmeter, specialized test equipment, bucket truck, and crane truck.
Review signal construction plans and prepare comments; maintain detailed records of traffic signal plans, schematics, and signal timing specifications; update records as maintenance is performed.
Perform related duties as required.