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TRAFFIC SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN I/II

Salary

$30.38 - $48.43 Hourly

Location

Clark County - Las Vegas, NV

Job Type

PERMANENT

Job Number

29514

Department

Public Works

Division

Traf/Signals

Opening Date

07/29/2025

Closing Date

8/12/2025 5:01 PM Pacific

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ABOUT THE POSITION

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 flasher facilities. The ideal candidate will be a part of the Traffic Signal Unit and report to the Traffic Systems Supervisor.

Traffic Systems Technician I: $30.38 - $44.84 Hourly

Traffic Systems Technician II: $32.77 - $48.43 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.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

+ Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options

+ More Money in Your Pocket

+ 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement

+ No Social Security Deduction

+ No State Income Taxes

+ Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)

+ Medical (https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/risk\_management/employee\_and\_retiree\_health\_benefits.php#outer-2778) - Employer pays 90% of premium

+ Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)

+ 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost

+ Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health

+ Retiree insurance – eligible after 5 years of service

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Life Insurance – Employer Paid

+ AD&D – Employer Paid

+ Long Term Disability – Employer Paid

+ Generous Leave Accruals that include:

+ 13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday

+ Paid Vacation Leave

+ Paid Sick Leave

+ Holiday Leave

+ Other leave options

+ Catastrophic Leave

+ Parental Leave – Up to 90 days

+ Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include

+ Guardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.

+ Trustmark – Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.

+ Sunlife Financial – Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance

+ TASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available

+ Morgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Onsite Fitness Center – $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

01

The following questions 1-5 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Please note that part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area).

Which best describes your level of education?

+ Some High School

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Trade School or Technical Degree

+ Some College (1-29 semester credits)

+ Some College (30-59 semester credits)

+ Some College (60-89 semester credits)

+ Some College (90-120+ semester credits)

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree or higher

+ None of the above

02

Have you successfully completed a Technician or Technologist Diploma program?

+ Yes

+ No

03

If you indicated "Yes" in question 2, please list the school you attended. If you answered "No", please type N/A.

04

Indicate your full-time professional experience in skilled maintenance and repair of electronic and electrical equipment.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

05

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 4. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

06

Do you currently hold a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License?

+ Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada class C driver's license.

+ Yes, I currently hold a valid class C driver's license from another state.

+ No, I do not currently hold a valid Nevada class C driver's license.

07

The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.

I understand that:

A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)

B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;

C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;

D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;

E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;

F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

+ I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

08

Indicate your full-time professional experience repairing or maintaining component level electronic, electrical and/or integrated control systems.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

09

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 8. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

10

Indicate your full-time professional experience with any other electrical/electronic systems.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

11

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 10. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

12

Indicate your full-time professional experience experience with personal computer operations and data entry, including navigation of the internet and the use of the following software package (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel) and data bases for inventory.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

13

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 12. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

14

Do you currently hold a valid Nevada Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?

+ Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

+ Yes, I currently hold a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) from another state.

+ No, I do not currently hold a valid Nevada Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

15

I acknowledge that I must obtain the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA-10) Completion Card within (15) days of being hired

+ I understand that I must obtain the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA-10) Completion Card within 15 days of being hired.

16

I acknowledge that I must obtain a valid Nevada Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within one (1) year of date of hire.

+ I understand that I must obtain a valid Nevada Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within one (1) year of date of hire.

17

I acknowledge that I must obtain a 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.

+ I understand that I must obtain a 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.

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Employer

Clark County

Address

500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791

Phone

(702)455-4565

Website

http://www.clarkcountynv.gov

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