Traffic Signal Systems Technician

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

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