Master Electrician - Traffic & Illumination

Helix Traffic Solutions•Cedar Hill, TX

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Highway Intelligent Traffic Solutions is seeking a Master Electrician to join our project team in Cedar Hill, TX. We are responsible for Maintenance, Illumination, Traffic Signals and ITS upgrades across new and existing traffic infrastructure across the DFW and Houston markets. Successful candidates will have spent at least three to five years in ITS Solutions and infrastructure projects, preferably in Texas. The responsibilities include installing and upgrading Illumination, ITS and traffic signals and ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) equipment and the supervision and managing of crews. In addition, the work can consist of related maintenance repair, and ongoing operation works. Successful candidates will be able to apply their excellent troubleshooting skills and work with a wide range of traffic signals and ITS equipment toward the success of the project and the client’s 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

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

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.
Supervising and managing of crews.
Related maintenance repair, and ongoing operation works.