Traffic Signal Technician

Helix Traffic Solutions•Cedar Hill, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Highway Intelligent Traffic Solutions LLC constructs, installs, integrates, and maintains transportation infrastructure and intelligent transportation systems, including guidance signs, traffic signals, dynamic message systems, fiber, radar, cameras, and integration. The Traffic Signal Technician performs skilled technical work constructing, maintaining, and repairing traffic signal systems, highway lighting, and other transportation-related systems. Compensation is negotiable based on education and experience. The position includes on-call and emergency response duties and requires working at job sites, in all weather conditions, and at heights over 20 feet.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license; maintain a valid medical card if holding a CDL driver's license and be insurable under company policies.
Provide transportation to and from work, or be responsible for a company-assigned vehicle if provided; typically report to work at the job site.
Proficiency programming and setting up controllers, video detection, and communications equipment.
Proficiency troubleshooting and making repairs.
Proficiency using general and specialized test equipment, including a multimeter, loop analyzer, locator, controller tester, and monitor tester.
Proficiency with traffic signal wiring and reading plans and schematic diagrams.
Intermediate computer skills.
Ability to perform heavy physical work, often in adverse weather conditions.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and the public, and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work in all weather conditions and at heights over 20 feet, and lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bucket Truck/Aerial Lift and fall protection qualifications.
Trencher, Excavation, and Utility Damage Prevention training.
Crane and Rigging/Material Handling training.
IMSA Traffic Signal Level II Field Construction Certification.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative and emergency maintenance, emergency trouble calls, minor signal repairs, and construction work on traffic signal and related systems.
Perform locates and install, set up, and test traffic signal cabinets.
Assist the Foreman with supervision and training of subordinate employees.
Complete and submit required personal paperwork.
Maintain a neat and professional appearance and communicate with customers and other contractors.
Maintain and renew required certifications and licenses.
Follow company safety rules and wear required personal protective equipment at job sites and in the yard during lifting operations.