Traffic Technician/Electrician

 BENEFITS AND PERKS:
(Many of our positions offer the following)

• 4-day, 36-hour workweek, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (May vary by position specific needs).
• 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental and Vision insurance plan option, with affordable low cost alternative plans available.
• 13 paid holidays off annually.
• 3 weeks of annual leave accrued each year (up to applicable maximums).
• 3 weeks of sick leave accrued each year (up to applicable maximums).
• Employer-paid participation in the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS).
• Employer-paid Term Life and AD&D insurance for employees, plus dependent life insurance.
• Deferred compensation 457(b) Plan, which is a government deferred compensation plan similar to a 401(k) plan. It offers both pre-tax and after-tax savings and investment options.
• Annual merit increase program based on performance evaluations and/or contractual wage increases.
• Complimentary access to our fully equipped fitness center at City Hall.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

This lists includes the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.

• Performs journey-level technical repair, construction and/or maintenance duties on traffic signal control devices, street lighting systems, parks electrical, auxiliary equipment, and fiber optic network.
• Reviews and prioritizes work orders, coordinates with outside agencies and assigns available resources to complete work assignments of varying nature and difficulty in the technical advancement, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of traffic signal control devices and systems.
• Performs after hour response to emergencies related to job specification, on a rotating basis.
• Ensures duties are conducted in accordance with safety practices and protocols.
• Serves as a resource to others in troubleshooting, diagnosing, construction, and design, in order to maintain efficient, effective, and safe traffic flow, direction, and control.
• Diagnoses malfunctions, installs, maintains, constructs, and repairs traffic signal control devices, street lighting and parks electrical systems.
• Conducts both field and shop testing on complex solid state integrated circuits.
• Devises modifications and designs changes of controls and equipment as needed in order to integrate into existing systems.
• Designs, constructs, and implements technical improvements, maintains and repairs fiber optic systems, video surveillance, security systems, public address and 900 MHz point to point systems.
• Installs and reconstructs field wiring for street lights, traffic signals, school flashers, fiber optic systems, lighted signs and parks electrical devices.
• Programs and calibrates traffic controllers and school zone warning systems.
• Performs special events duties, such as holiday banners, Christmas lights, DUI checkpoints, etc.
• Drives City vehicles to work sites and transports materials and assistants as required; may work from lift trucks, ladders and other elevating devices.
• Maintains records of work performed and materials used.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of the City by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED: 
Man lift cutting torch, power/pneumatic tools computer, soldering irons electronic test equipment, crane/hoist line locator, various hand and power tools, light truck or other motor vehicle.