TRAFFIC CONTROL TECHNICIAN HELPER

Salary: $15.40 - $20.85 Hourly Location : Clovis, NM Job Type: FULL-TIME Job Number: 2025_08_11_3023 Department: PUBLIC WORKS Division: TRAFFIC CONTROL Opening Date: 08/11/2025 Job Description This position is engaged in the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic devices in accordance with City and State laws and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. May be placed on standby call on a rotating basis. This position has been classified as a safety sensitive position and is subject to our drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident for the following prohibited substances: marijuana, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and cocaine, as well as any drug not approved for medical use by the U.S.

Drug Enforcement Administration or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Typical Duties Assists with the installation and maintenance of traffic signals, signs and devices such as traffic islands, street name signs, and painted traffic control lines.

Assists with field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals and other factors influencing traffic conditions. Assists with electrical repairs in all city facilities. Climbs ladders or stands in tower-truck to reach traffic devices.

Under direct supervision, test circuits and electronic components to detect faulty equipment. Under direct supervision, replaces blown fuses and bulbs, faulty transformers, timers, electrodes, and wires using electricians hand tools. Constructs and installs regulatory signs.

Will be required to carry a pager when assigned stand-by duties. Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Requires a high school diploma or GED. Requires one-year experience in electronics or electricity; or equivalent.

Licenses and Certificates: Valid New Mexico Drivers' license or equivalent. Must have or obtain within one year a nationally recognized Level I Certification in signing and marking and a Level I in Traffic Signals. Knowledge skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: Reading and understand plan drawings and electrical circuit diagrams and schematics is preferred.

Skills in: Welding preferred. Experience involving electronic or electrical repair is preferred Ability to: Understand and follow basic safety precautions, rules and regulations; interact diplomatically with public. Physical Requirements Moderately heavy work involving frequent standing, walking, balancing, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling and squatting; pushing, pulling and lifting items weighing up to 100 pounds.

Working Conditions Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Clovis policies. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to the drug testing policy.

Essential duties are predominantly performed outdoors with exposure to all types of weather conditions. Employee is exposed to airborne particles, potentially toxic and/or caustic chemicals, electrical hazards, and extreme temperatures, travel from site to site, work around traffic and heavy construction equipment. Use of safety shoes, glasses and other equipment is required.

Cigna Health Insurance Medical Employee Only - In Network deductible $1000 Employee portion = $38.17 per pay period (24) or $916.08 annually City portion = $318.07 per pay period (24) or $8,139.12 (90% of cost) Medical Employee Family - In Network deductible $3,000 Employee portion = $89.79 per pay period (24) or $2,154.96 annually City portion = $808.20 per pay period (24) or $19,396.80 (90% of cost) Dental United Concordia options of 2 plans 100% employee cost Vision Davis Vision 100% employee cost Life Insurance $40,000 paid by the City on employee (if enrolled in short term disability) $2,000 paid by City for dependents (if enrolled in short term disability) Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance Short-Term/Long Term Disability 100 % employee cost Voluntary Short-Term Disability 70% of weekly income after 15 day waiting period /Long Term Disability 60% of weekly income after 180 day waiting period Flexible Spending Accounts 100% employee cost Healthcare Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Retirement Choices ICMA Employee Contributes minimum of 3% City matches 14% (of total wages) PERA Employee Contributes 15.15% City matches 10.3% Fire - Municipal Fire Plan 5 Employee contributes 19.7% City 22.4% Police - Municipal Police Plan 5 Employee contributes 18.3% City 19.65% Time Off Vacation Accrual 84 hours annually (2912 Fire Service accrues 120 hours annually) increases at intervals 7 and 15 years Sick Accrual 96 hours annually (2912 Fire Service accrues 134.4 annually) (at 20 years with separation get 50% of sick leave balance) 11 paid holidays Physical Examination Leave - 4 hours annually Bereavement Leave Voting Leave - 1 hour Personal Day Tuition Assistance - job related 100% of tuition cost reimbursed Option of Sick Leave Bank 01 A requirement of the position is you must have a high school diploma or GED. Do you confirm you have a high school diploma or GED? Yes No 02 A requirement of this position is you must possess a current, valid drivers license (equivalent to a NM Class "D"), do you meet this requirement?

Yes No 03 Do you possess a valid New Mexico Class B Commercial Drivers License? No Class B Class A 04 I understand if I do not possess a valid NM Commercial Driver's License, I will be required to obtain one within 6 months of date of hire. Yes No 05 Do you have experience in maintenance and repair of Traffic control devices?

None 1-3 Years 3-5 Years 5 or more years 06 Please confirm if you do not have the certifications, you must obtain within one year a nationally recognized Level 1 Certification in Signing and Marking and a Level I in Traffic Signals Yes No 07 How many years of experience do you have in electronics or electricity? None 1-3 Years 3-5 Years 5 or more years 08 Please describe your experience in electronics or electricity. 09 This position has been classified as a safety sensitive position by the City of Clovis and/or the USDOT and is subject to City of Clovis' drug testing policy and/or regulations set for by USDOT to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident for the following prohibited substances: marijuana, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and cocaine, as well as any drug not approved for medical use by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration or the U.S.

Food and Drug Administration. Please confirm you understand this position is subject to the City drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing. Yes No Required Question