Construction Technician
About The Position
Starting salary for this position is $22 - $27 per hour. Signing Bonus of $1,000 after successfully completing 6 months of employment. This role involves operating various equipment to excavate and install pole foundations, poles, concrete bases, and junction boxes, or overseeing contractors. You will operate a bucket truck to install solar panels, cameras, and other equipment, and use a concrete saw for inductive loops and sensors. Responsibilities include pulling wire in underground conduits, installing and ensuring operation of various equipment in cabinets, accurate recordkeeping with photographs and documents, troubleshooting and repairing existing Permanent Traffic Count Station infrastructure, conducting temporary closures for work zones, and safe transportation of crew and equipment. Following all safety requirements is paramount.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Valid Driver’s License with an excellent driving record
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen as well as random testing
- Travel both in and out of state for up to several weeks at a time.
- Ability and willingness to work nights.
- Ability to repeatedly lift 50 lbs., reach, stoop, bend.
- Ability to use tools and equipment from handheld to large gasoline driven saws.
- Ability to work in a bucket truck or man lift.
- Operation of walk behind concrete saw.
- Construction experience in general construction or underground utility work.
- Must meet company policies and standards as well as federal and state laws regarding a background check.
- Must watch both orientation training videos found here: https://trafficgroup.com/orientation-video and https://trafficgroup.com/orientation-video-ohio
Nice To Haves
- Proficient in the use of digital voltmeter and various equipment for testing.
- Equipment operation such as bucket truck, excavator, trencher, skid steer, man lift.
- Traffic control standards and involvement in application.
- Experience with light electrical work and associated hand tools.
- Experience with traffic counting equipment - Diamond, PEEK, Q-Free.
- Experience with inductive traffic loops or axle sensors.
Responsibilities
- Operate various equipment to excavate and install pole foundations, poles, concrete bases and junction boxes or oversight of contractor, if needed.
- Operate bucket truck to install solar panels, cameras, and other various equipment.
- Operate concrete saw to install inductive loops and various sensors in the roadway.
- Pulling wire in underground conduits.
- Install various equipment in cabinets and ensure operation.
- Accurate recordkeeping with photographs and various documents.
- Troubleshooting and repair of existing Permanent Traffic Count Station infrastructure.
- Conduct temporary closures for work zones on various types of roadways.
- Safe transportation of crew and equipment to and from jobsite.
- Follow all safety requirements to ensure safety of yourself and others onsite.
Benefits
- Signing Bonus of $1,000 after successfully completing 6 months of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
