Traffic Signal Mechanic

Traffic Signal Mechanic

Salary

$65,728.00 - $92,497.60 Annually

Location

City of Reno, NV

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

935426

Department

Maintenance and Operations

Opening Date

10/16/2026

Closing Date

11/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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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 Citys transportation network. In this hands-on role, youll 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.

Examples of Essential Functions

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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 drivers license.

Supplemental Information

To Apply:

Submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested through our job board at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/reno by November 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to submit an online application include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or Civil Service Office, any Nevada Job Connect location, local libraries, or educational facilities.

If you are having difficulty logging into your governmentjobs.com profile, please call the applicant support line at 855-524-5627.

Application Preparation:

A complete application is required, including detailed work experience and education. Résumés may be submitted as supplemental information but will not be reviewed when determining minimum qualifications.

Examination Process:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of online assessments, which include a Written Examination, a Cognitive Abilities Test, and a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted as follows:

Written Examination: 70%

Training & Experience Evaluation (T&E) = 20%

Cognitive Abilities Test = 10%

Online Assessment Details:

Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the online assessments once the recruitment has closed. These tests will be self-administered with no proctor, which means candidates will be able to complete them online at their convenience during the designated testing window.

The instructions and guidelines will be emailed to qualified applicants after the recruitment closes on November 1, 2026. Please make sure to check for emails around this time, including your spam folder, so that you do not miss this testing opportunity. All assessments must be completed within the designated testing window to move forward in the hiring process.

Subject areas that may be included in the written examination include:

Electrical /Electronics

Traffic Control/Equipment

Safety

Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) Details:

The T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked "QUESTIONS" on the job announcement page. The T&E must be submitted online at the time of application.

• Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.
• Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.
• In order to receive credit for education or training, you must attach copies of your transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to your online application.
• Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments to the application will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.
• "See Resume" or "See above," etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
• Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• TIP: It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted.

Notification:

Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified within two weeks of the job posting closing.

We highly recommend opting in to receive text message notifications. Follow-up text messages may include updates about your application, next steps, and interviews. If you haven't opted in before, the option will appear before you submit your application. If you've previously opted in or out, you can update your choice anytime in account settings in your governmentjobs.com profile

Testing Accommodation:

We strive to ensure equal access for all individuals. If you require an accommodation due to a disability, you must inform the Chief Examiner by completing the Accommodation Request Form by the closing date of this announcement. All requests will be handled with confidentiality and respect.

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:

• City of Reno classified employees who are veterans
• City of Reno classified employees who are not veterans
• 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 Citys Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a persons 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:

Certification of Eligibles, Appointments, and Probation (Rule VII, Section 12)

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 (775) 334-2223 or civilservice@reno.gov.

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.

Please use this Health and Welfare Benefit Link to learn more about the City of Renos great employee benefit plans and wellness programs.

01

Minimum Qualification Review

The following questions are a required part of your application for this position. Your answers will be used to assist us in evaluating your related work experience and education to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as outlined on the job posting.

Things to consider before you proceed:

• Resumes are not reviewed or considered in the evaluation process.
• All of your relevant experience must be clearly listed in the work experience section of your application.
• Unlike a resume which summarizes duties, your application should include detailed descriptions of your job responsibilities, tasks performed, and scope of work.
• Complete information assists us to accurately evaluate your qualifications, training, and experience.
• List multiple positions with a single employer separately within the work experience section.
• Failure to attach copies of required certifications, licenses, and/or proof of education beyond high school may result in disqualification during the minimum qualifications review. Proof of high school diploma does not need to be submitted.
• Information provided in your application may be verified.

By checking below, you confirm your application contains accurate, complete and truthful information. Any evidence of falsification or omission of material facts may result in disqualification from the recruitment process in accordance with Civil Service Rules.

• I confirm

02

Are you a current classified City of Reno employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Which of the following best describes your highest level of qualifying education?

• High school diploma or equivalent
• High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by college-level coursework in electrical or electronics
• High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by college-level coursework in a related field

04

Only answer this question if your course work is in another field related to this position.

How has your course work prepared you to perform the work of this position?

05

Education Documentation Requirements:

In order for education beyond high school to be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications and/or credited as part of the assessment process, you must attach supporting documentation to your application.

Important Guidance:

• Transcripts (official or unofficial) are highly recommended and preferred as they provide detailed information about coursework and area of study.
• A diploma may be accepted; however, diplomas alone may not provide sufficient detail to determine if your education is directly related to the minimum qualifications (such as not having a major listed, or being in a non-related field).

Applications submitted without documentation will be evaluated without consideration of education. If minimum qualifications cannot be met through work experience alone, the application may be rejected.

Have you attached transcripts or other verifiable education documentation?

• I have attached transcripts and/or diploma(s)
• I have not attached documentation. I understand that my education beyond high school will not be considered and my application may be rejected if minimum qualifications are not met through work experience alone
• I have not attached documentation. I understand that my education will not be evaluated or used in determining whether I meet the minimum qualifications

06

Which of the following best describes your qualifying paid work experience?

• I have less than two years of journey-level electrical work experience
• I have two years, but less than three years of journey-level electrical work experience
• I have three years, but less than four years of journey-level electrical work experience
• I have four years, but less than five years of journey-level electrical work experience
• I have five years or more of journey-level electrical work experience

07

This is your opportunity to provide any additional details about duties you performed that may qualify toward the required experience. Only positions listed in the work experience section of your application will be considered.

For each employer where you gained qualifying experience, provide:

• The employer's name
• Your job title(s)
• Clarifying details about your duties/responsibilities you performed that demonstrate how you meet the required minimum qualifications

If the information you provide in the work experience section and response to this question does not clearly demonstrate that you meet the specific experience requirements, you will not move forward in the recruitment process.

08

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

09

Training and Experience Evaluation

The following section of the Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the Civil Service test for this position and must be completed online at the time of application. Questionnaires submitted as an attachment to the online application will not be considered. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. All responses must be verified by the applicant in the work experience section of this application.

Failure to provide adequate responses to the following questions may result in lower scores or disqualification from the selection process.

Do you certify that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

• Yes
• No

10

How many years of work experience do you have performing installations or maintenance of traffic lights or traffic signal equipment?

• I do not have any experience working in this area
• Six months but less than one year
• One year but less than three years
• Three years but less than five years
• Five years or more

11

In order to receive credit for your experience in the previous question, please provide specific examples of the work you have performed in that area (responses should be 2-3 paragraphs).

12

How many years of work experience do you have performing underground utility location through USA locates/811 or similar?

• I do not have any experience working in this area
• Six months but less than one year
• One year but less than three years
• Three years but less than five years
• Five years or more

13

In order to receive credit for your experience in the previous question, please provide specific examples of the work you have performed in that area (responses should be 2-3 paragraphs).

14

How many years of work experience do you have planning and setting up traffic controls near a work site?

• I do not have any experience working in this area
• Six months but less than one year
• One year but less than three years
• Three years but less than five years
• Five years or more

15

In order to receive credit for your experience in the previous question, please provide specific examples of the work you have performed in that area (responses should be 2-3 paragraphs).

16

Select all of the following that you have at least six months or more of installation and/or maintenance experience.

• Pedestrian fixtures
• Traffic signal heads
• Street lights
• Speed radar
• Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons
• Traffic cabinets
• Vehicle detectors
• Optically programmable fixtures
• Inductive vehicle loop detectors
• Flashing school zone clocks and signs
• Street name signs
• None of the above

17

Select all of the following equipment that you have at least six months or more of experience operating as a routine part of your work duties.

• Multimeter/Voltmeter
• Bucket truck as the driver
• Bucket truck in the bucket
• Crane truck as the driver
• Crane truck as the crane operator
• None of the above

18

Use the information found in the following scenario and instructions to answer this question.

Scenario: You are performing work on a malfunctioning traffic light at a busy downtown intersection. You have had to close down one of the lanes, which is causing some traffic delays. You are in an elevated position in a bucket truck when a citizen gets out of their car and starts yelling at you about how you are causing major delays.

Instructions: Detail the steps that you would take to resolve this issue.

Required Question

Employer City of Reno

Address PO Box 1900

Reno, Nevada, 89505

Phone (775) 334-2223

Website https://www.reno.gov/government/jobs-recruitment.php