Traffic Signal Mechanic

Reno; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Reno is seeking an experienced electrical technician to help maintain and repair its traffic signals, streetlights, and related electronic equipment. In this hands-on role you will troubleshoot, install, and service traffic control systems to keep urban transportation running smoothly.

Attention to detail and a strong electrical background are essential. The position is based in Reno, NV, and involves fieldwork, occasional on-site climbs, and direct interaction with city staff and

Qualifications

• Two years of journey-level electrical experience.
• Experience repairing, maintaining, and installing traffic control units.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and electronic repairs and maintenance on traffic control units and equipment; inspect installations and respond to urgent malfunctions.
• Install, maintain, inspect, and repair traffic signal equipment; perform preventive maintenance.
• Repair traffic signals and street lights by replacing bulbs, wiring, fuses, and signal head parts.
• Install and maintain signal cabling; pull wires and tie in wiring, detectors, and control cabinets.
• Provide support to City staff and the public regarding traffic signal issues; respond to calls for service as appropriate.

Skills

Electrical repair

Electrical maintenance

Traffic signals

Vehicle detectors

Education

High school diploma

College coursework in electrical/electronics

Tools

Voltmeters

Test equipment

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 willhelp 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 havemultiple vacanciesin theMaintenance and OperationsDepartment, 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.

Contact Information:

Reports (Rule XV, Section 2)

Applicants are responsible for keeping the Reno Civil Service Commission informed of their current contact information, including phone number, email, and mailing address.

Employee/Veteran Preference in the Event of Tie Scores:

Open Competitive Examination (Rule VII, Section 7):

In the event of tie scores, candidates will be provided a rank preference in the following order:

1. City of Reno classified employees who are veterans
2. City of Reno classified employees who are not veterans
3. City of Reno non‑classified employees and external candidates who are veterans

This preference is only used to break ties. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application.

Promotional Examinations (Rule VIII, Section 7):

If two or more employees earn the same final score (including seniority points), veterans' preference will be applied if any of the tied employees have submitted proof of an honorable military discharge.

This preference is only used to break ties. If a tie still remains, it will be broken based on seniority in the current classification. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application.

Seniority Points:

Seniority Credit (Rule VIII, Section 9):

Classified employees of the City of Reno shall receive seniority credit computed by adding to a passing score as follows:

The final ranking will include the applicable seniority points added to the overall grade of the examination process. For each full year of continuous service completed, 0.2 points will be added up to a maximum of ten (10) years… 2 points will be the maximum.

Appointment and Certification:

Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.

Probationary Period:

Classified employees who are newly hired, promoted, reclassified, transferred, or who voluntarily demote to a lower position are subject to a probation period.

The only exception is if an employee chooses to voluntarily demote back to the exact job they previously held within 24 months of being promoted.

Questions and Updates:

Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at [phone] or [e-mail].

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.