City Electrical Technician: Traffic Signals & Facilities

City of Elko; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Elko's Facilities Maintenance Department is seeking an Electrician to repair and maintain City buildings and facilities. This role handles wiring, circuits, breakers, fuses, switches, relays, and related components to ensure safe operation.

You will work on traffic signals, street lights, pumps, motor control systems, and programmable logic controllers; perform troubleshooting and repairs, often under adverse weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical installation methods.
• Hazard awareness and safety practices for electrical work.
• Working knowledge of electrical theory as applied to wiring systems.
• Familiarity with local building codes and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain electrical wiring, outlets, and panels in City facilities.
• Perform maintenance on traffic signals, street lights, pumps, and motor control systems.
• Troubleshoot electro-mechanical and solid-state controls and PLCs.
• Collaborate with other trades and City staff on remodeling or new construction projects.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman electrician apprenticeship

Tools

Conduit bending

Traffic signal maintenance

Job description

City of Elko's Facilities Maintenance Department is seeking an Electrician to repair and maintain City buildings and facilities. This role handles wiring, circuits, breakers, fuses, switches, relays, and related components to ensure safe operation.

You will work on traffic signals, street lights, pumps, motor control systems, and programmable logic controllers; perform troubleshooting and repairs, often under adverse weather conditions.