Traffic Signal Mechanic

City-of-Reno,-N; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Reno is seeking an Electrical/Traffic Signal Technician to maintain and repair traffic signals, streetlights, controllers, and detectors in the Maintenance and Operations Department. This hands-on role requires troubleshooting, installation, and preventive maintenance to ensure reliable transportation infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have two years of journey-level electrical experience, a high school diploma with college coursework in electrical/electronics, and a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Two years of journey-level electrical experience.
• 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 will substitute for the required college-level coursework.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of electrical and electronic repairs and maintenance on traffic control units and equipment; inspect and verify signal installations; respond to urgent signal malfunctions.
• Install, maintain, inspect, and repair traffic signal equipment for proper operation; perform preventive maintenance on assigned systems.
• Repair traffic signals and street lights by replacing bulbs, photocells, wiring, fuses, circuit breakers, ballasts, and signal head parts.
• Install and maintain overhead and underground traffic signal communication cabling; pull wires and make electrical connections required to tie in 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.
• Provide support to various City staff and the general public regarding traffic signal issues and safety concerns; respond to regular and emergency calls for service as appropriate.
• Direct and control the flow of traffic during repairs, installation, or modification of traffic signals.
• Review and interpret plans and specifications for various traffic engineering functions; review completed work to ensure compliance with established plans; advise higher-level engineering staff of deficiencies as appropriate.
• Operate a variety of 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 accurate and detailed records of traffic signal plans, schematics, and signal timing specifications; update records as maintenance is performed.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical repair

Installation

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College-level coursework in electrical/electronics

Tools

Bucket truck

Crane truck

Job description

Join the City of Reno and become part of an amazing team that strives every day to make our community a place we are all proud to call home.

The ideal candidate in this position will help maintain the safety and efficiency of the City's transportation network. In this hands‑on role, you'll troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain traffic signals, streetlights, traffic controllers, vehicle detection systems, and other electronic equipment. Put your electrical and technical expertise to work solving real‑world challenges and making a difference in our community every day.

We currently have multiple vacancies in the Maintenance and Operations Department, in which hiring will begin immediately following the close of this recruitment. This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies, which will be filled as they occur.

This is both an internal and external recruitment to provide a promotional opportunity for all qualified current classified City of Reno employees and an open competitive opportunity for all other qualified applicants.

The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno.

• Perform a variety of electrical and electronic repairs and maintenance on traffic control units and equipment including traffic controllers, vehicle detectors, and traffic signal control computers; inspect and verify signal installations; respond to urgent signal malfunctions.
• Install, maintain, inspect, and repair traffic signal equipment for proper operation; perform preventive maintenance on assigned systems.
• Repair traffic signals and City street lights 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 required to tie in 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.
• Provide support to various City staff and the general public regarding traffic signal issues and safety concerns; respond to regular and emergency calls for service as appropriate.
• Direct and control the flow of traffic during repairs, installation, or modification of traffic signals.
• Review and interpret plans and specifications for various traffic engineering functions; review completed work to ensure compliance with established plans; advise higher‑level engineering staff of deficiencies as appropriate.
• Operate a variety of 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 accurate and detailed records of traffic signal plans, schematics, and signal timing specifications; update records as maintenance is performed.
• Perform related duties as required.

Education

Equivalent to the 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 will substitute for the required college‑level coursework.

Experience

Two years of journey‑level electrical experience. Experience in the repair, maintenance, and installation of traffic control units and equipment.

License

Valid driver's license.

The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.