Master Electrician - Traffic & Illumination

Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC • Cedar Hill, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Highway Intelligent Traffic Solutions is seeking a Master Electrician to join their project team in Cedar Hill, TX. This role is responsible for the maintenance, illumination, traffic signals, and ITS upgrades across new and existing traffic infrastructure in the DFW and Houston markets. The successful candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in ITS Solutions and infrastructure projects, preferably in Texas. Responsibilities include installing and upgrading illumination, ITS, and traffic signals equipment, as well as supervising and managing crews. The role also involves related maintenance, repair, and ongoing operation works, requiring excellent troubleshooting skills with a wide range of traffic signals and ITS equipment to ensure project success and client satisfaction.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalence
• International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal II Certification or higher
• TxDOT approved Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification.
• Master Electrician License (State of Texas or Reciprocating State)
• Proficiency with basic computer skills including Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Must understand the importance of meeting budgets, schedules, etc.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to move supplies and equipment of up to 75 lbs.
• Willingness and ability to work at heights typically associated with installing, repairing, and maintaining traffic signals and streetlights.
• Must pass a DOT (Department of Transportation) physical exam and drug test.
• Knowledge of TxDOT Traffic Signal and Specs Standards; Basic knowledge of NEC standards

Nice To Haves

• May be required to get bucket truck operator certification.
• Three to five years in ITS Solutions and infrastructure projects, preferably in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Installs, configures, maintains, and fixes a wide variety of traffic signal equipment components and devices, such as traffic signal controllers, MMU's, conflict monitors, vehicle detectors (e.g., inductive loops, video, magnetometer, microwave detectors), detector cards, and racks, pedestrian crossing indicators, etc.
• Performs repair, removal, and replacement of traffic signal controllers and other equipment.
• Set up traffic control in high and low-speed environments.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs cabinet wiring and intersection wiring.
• Completes reports and performs communications per company policy and local practices.
• Reports the technical status of the system with accuracy and completeness.
• Troubleshoots and Isolates of faults in units or components
• Provides periodic on-call services.
• Field test of units or components; tests devices to ensure they work correctly.
• Maintenance of spare equipment and parts following established procedures.

Benefits

• Opportunity for professional and personal growth with a dynamic team who is invested in your job satisfaction.
• Competitive pay rates
• Health, dental, & vision insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED