Traffic Communications Systems Technician-CDL FMS

RTC OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
Department of FAST
600 S. Grand Central Pkwy, Ste. 350
Las Vegas, NV 89106
http://www.rtcsnv.com

TRAFFIC COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN – CDL - FMS

SALARY
   $67,059.20 Annually
**Although there is a salary range for this position, the candidate hired into this position will be hired at the bottom of the salary range. 

THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE USED TO ESTABLISH AN OPEN COMPETITIVE AND PROMOTIONAL ELIGIBILITY LIST THAT MAY BE USED TO FILL THIS VACANCY AND VACANCIES OCCURRING IN THIS CLASSIFICATION FOR A MINIMUM PERIOD OF SIX (6) MONTHS. COMMUNICATION WITH APPLICANTS WILL BE VIA EMAIL. APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT AND VALID EMAIL ADDRESS WHEN APPLYING. 

OPENING DATE: 07/03/2025

CLOSING DATE: 07/24/2025

THE POSITION

Performs journey-level installs, maintenance, and repairs on the Freeway Management System (FMS) and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) networks. 

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Working Conditions: May work shifts on days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

REQUIREMENTS

Education and Work Experience: Equivalent to a high school diploma/GED and successful completion of a recognized apprenticeship as an electronic technician and two (2) years of journey-level experience in communications equipment/network troubleshooting and repair. Must possess valid International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Work Zone Safety and Traffic Signal Technician Level I certification or agree to obtain certification within one (1) year of date of hire.

Licensing and Certifications: Must possess and maintain a valid Class B driver’s license-CDL or agree to obtain Class B driver’s license – CDL within 90 days of date of hire.

Background Investigation: Employment with the Regional Transportation Commission in this position is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation, including qualifying education/experience/licensure/certification verification, social security trace, criminal history records review, driving history records check, and verification of no previous positive drug tests in safety sensitive positions as defined by 49 CFR Part 40 (as amended) in the last three years

Medical Examination/Drug Screening: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician, and a DOT pre-employment drug screening.

Required Forms:
1. RTC Application On-Line Profile - Follow all the instructions on the application to include any education and experience that would qualify you for this position.

Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process. Candidates should ensure that they highlight any of the following professional experience they possess on their applications/resumes:

1. Demonstrated knowledge of computer and video equipment and associated software
2. Experience with and troubleshooting of power, networks, equipment, components (including fiber optics) and circuit assembly
3. Experience testing, operating, repairing, and modifying communication and video equipment
4. Demonstrated knowledge of TCP/IP and Ethernet network communication principles
5. Demonstrated knowledge of intelligent transportation devices.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical ability to perform construction, maintenance and related work, including climbing and/or crawling in areas that are not handicap accessible; stamina to stand and walk for extended periods of time; strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 70 pounds with proper equipment; working at heights in a bucket truck; working in and around live traffic; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.  Accommodations may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.

Work is subject to exposure to high voltage, fumes, chemicals, and solvents.

This classification is designed as “safety sensitive.”  This designation requires the incumbent to agree to random drug and alcohol testing, reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and United States Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations (49 CFR 40 & 655 as amended).

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Installs, inspects, maintains, repairs and monitors (ITS) Intelligent Traffic Systems equipment. Troubleshoots and resolves layer 1/ layer 2 network communications, CCTV video encoding/decoding issues, Active Traffic Management and Dynamic Messaging Sign system operations, traffic radar detection system and traffic signal controller/ramp meter equipment failures and/or other equipment malfunctions. Runs, terminates, and connects communications wire/equipment as well as electrical power conductors. Conducts line located on ITS equipment and fiber optic cable. Configures, modifies, and/or adapts equipment to specific project requirements. Conducts testing and calibration procedures for instruments and equipment, according to engineering drawings, schematics, technical manuals, and other specifications. Disassembles traffic infrastructure equipment, using power/hand tools, and inspects components for defects; aligns, repairs, and replaces component parts and circuitry; reassembles and calibrates equipment. Reviews construction plans, as-builts, specifications, and performs inspections of new construction projects/equipment. Conducts inventory of repair parts, surplus and supplies; provides detailed material list to supervisory staff as required. Operates a variety of office equipment, to include computers and associated software. Utilizes Network Management Software to troubleshoot traffic network infrastructure. Provides information and assistance to internal and external customers as required. Performs aerial repair of traffic communications equipment. Logs daily work activities in Asset Management Program, and tracks tickets for work order completion. Other duties as assigned.