Groundman

Yunex Traffic•Riverside, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Yunex Traffic develops software and hardware solutions to enhance road safety, improve traffic flows and help cities to effectively handle their transportation infrastructure. While Yunex is a well-established player in the traffic controller, traffic management and traffic service market, we are a true innovation leader when it comes to implementing connected vehicle technology – being the backbone of safe self-driving vehicles. Many signature customers across the US believe in us. While Yunex prides itself of being a high pace, fast growing business we still lead to maintain our family-style working atmosphere Yunex is seeking a Traffic Signal Groundman to join our team in Riverside, CA The successful candidate will assist with installation and maintenance of cables, fibers, and cameras associated with traffic signal and street light systems. You will work closely with engineering technicians to provide optimum installation and maintenance services to agency customers. The crew will occasionally work overtime and working outside is to be expected. If you have a background with electrical work or road construction, we'd love to have you apply & join our team!

Requirements

Minimum 1-2 years experience as a ground laborer, handling materials and hand tools.
Prior work experience in traffic, road work a huge plus.
May be required to get IMSA Work Zone Safety certification and bucket truck operator certification.
Must be able to lift and move equipment weighing up to 40 lbs.
Must be able to pass a DOT (Department of Transportation) physical exam and drug test, have a valid driver's license, and insurance
Must be able to work as part of a team
Must be able and willing to work at heights typically associated with installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic signals and streetlights
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Must adhere to environmental, health and safety regulations, work procedures and guidelines
Must have basic hand tools, other specialized tools will be provided by the company.
Valid driver's license with satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) required
Strong attention to detail in filling orders and documentation
Solid understanding of safety procedures and transportation regulations
Effective communication and customer service skills
Ability to follow instructions, prioritize tasks, and work independently
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Frequently bend, stoop, and kneel
Occasionally climb ladders or work at heights above 15 feet
Must be able to frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds of tools, equipment, and materials as part of loading and unloading supplies and maintaining the warehouse
Requires manual dexterity for handling small components
Frequent walking, sitting, standing, and driving for extended periods; occasional riding as a passenger to job sites.
Ability to work at heights on ladders or elevated platforms

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in traffic, road work a huge plus.

Responsibilities

Maintains street level plant and equipment daily including concrete ground boxes, poles, and various containers housing traffic signal switching and other electrical equipment.
Utilizes hand tools, shovels, and concrete equipment when maintaining, removing, or installing new underground conduit and related equipment.
Operates hydraulic bucket truck when needed.
Performs maintenance on traffic lighting fixtures, cameras and other housings when needed, utilizing hand and power tools.
Mixes & pours concrete on new installations
Provides periodic on-call services.