TRAFFIC SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN I/II

The Clark County Public Works Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Traffic Systems Technician I/II position. This position conducts field installation, maintenance and repair of existing traffic signals, pedestrian flashers and school zone flashing beacons and warning signs. The ideal candidate will be a part of the Traffic Signal Unit and report to the Traffic Systems Supervisor.

Traffic Systems Technician I: $28.11 - $43.55 Hourly
Traffic Systems Technician II: $30.32 - $47.03 Hourly

The Traffic Systems Technician I is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Traffic Systems Technician II.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.  

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Traffic Systems Technician I - Equivalent to graduation from high school, and successful completion of a Technician or Technologist Diploma Program, AND two (2) years of skilled full-time experience in the maintenance and repair of electronic and electrical equipment. Additional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the above education on a year-for-year basis.

Traffic Systems Technician II – In addition to the above:  Minimum of one (1) year of full-time traffic signal craft experience.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Work extended shifts or be called back in emergency situations.  Exposure to exhaust fumes, seasonal severe heat and heavy traffic.   Work outdoors in all weather conditions. 

Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment. Must obtain the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA-10) completion card within 15 days of hire. Must obtain a valid Nevada Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within one (1) year of date of hire.  

Traffic Systems Technician I - Must obtain valid International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) certification for Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Signal Technician Level I within one (1) year of date of hire.

Traffic Systems Technician II - Possess and maintain a valid Nevada Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at time of appointment.   Obtain valid crane operator’s certification through National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) within twenty-four (24) months from the date of hire and renew certification, as required.  Obtain and maintain IMSA Level II certification after two (2) year of field experience as a Traffic Systems Technician I/II. 

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.  

Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.  

Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination and subject to random drug testing in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements.

• Participates in the design, layout, modification, and installation of traffic control systems, controllers and related system elements; prepares working drawings and sketches; assists in preparing project specifications.

• Estimates materials, parts, tools and equipment needed for work assignments; orders and picks up materials and supplies from outside vendors as appropriate; prepares cost estimates for job.

• Performs skilled traffic signal work such as the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signals, signal cables, relays, switches, boxes, controllers, and other related equipment, amid exposure to exhaust fumes, seasonal severe heat and heavy traffic.  

• Performs field and bench tests on electrical and electronic circuitry and various components, including solid state digital micro-processing systems; determines source of malfunctions and makes repairs as required.

• Inspects and performs preventive maintenance on systems and equipment; tests electronic and electrical elements to ensure ongoing usage.

• Maintains and repairs digital solid-state traffic controllers, conflict monitors, video detection and incident detection systems, microwave detection systems, local communication interface units, load switches, pre-emption systems and vehicle induction loops.  

• Troubleshoots and repairs knockdowns or damaged systems or components on an emergency basis.  

• Reads diagrams, blueprints, specifications and manuals for installation and repair projects.  

• Maintains and services electrical test and repair equipment and hand and power tools; keeps small inventory of frequently used supplies and parts.  

• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.  

• May train and/or direct the work of less skilled technicians on specific projects; ensures that proper safety precautions are followed, particularly around energized circuits.

• Maintains records of work performed and materials used.  

• Assists in maintaining overhead wiring owned by the County for street lighting services.

• Drives County vehicles to work sites and transports materials and assistants as required; may work from lift trucks, ladders and other elevating devices.

Mobility to work in a maintenance setting, including operating typical trade equipment, hand and power tools, and standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle and operate a lift or boom truck at various work sites including within public right-of-way; stamina to stand, walk and climb, and to work in confined or awkward spaces or from aerial equipment for an extended period of time; strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with proper equipment; vision to read printed materials, including, but not limited to, manuals, maps, instructions, and labels imprinted on equipment and tools; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone, amid exposure to exhaust fumes, seasonal severe heat and heavy traffic.  Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Salary : $28 - $47