Traffic Signal Technician

Hunt Electric•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

Hunt Electric, LLC. is hiring full-time Traffic Signal & Lighting Technicians to work on roadway projects involving traffic signals, street lighting, and underground utilities. The position includes working at MSHA surface mine locations, mostly gravel pits, and assisting with installation, maintenance, repair, and servicing of traffic signals, electrical traffic control devices, and power systems. Work may involve using light, medium, and heavy tools; working with underground conduit, boxes, and vaults; building cabinets and foundations; pulling wire; installing light poles, fixtures, and traffic camera equipment; mounting signal heads; setting rebar foundations; and pouring concrete. The role also involves designing, installing, and maintaining motor control systems, as well as PLC control design, programming, and troubleshooting. Technicians should be able to install control circuits and components and read and understand electrical plans, complex circuit schematics, and blueprints. Occasional long hours may be needed to complete work. The technician is expected to contribute positively to the team, attend work reliably, comply with scheduled work hours, and be a self-starter. Other duties or locations may be assigned by the Manager.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Electrical knowledge.
Background in construction or carpentry.
General labor or construction labor experience.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to work with light, medium, and heavy tools.
Ability to read, interpret, and understand electrical plans, complex circuit schematics, and blueprints.
Dependability, regular attendance, and compliance with scheduled work hours.
Ability to work occasional long hours to complete work.

Nice To Haves

Traffic signal experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with installation, maintenance, repair, and servicing of traffic signals, electrical traffic control devices, and power systems.
Design, install, and maintain motor control systems.
Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC controls.
Work on MSHA surface mine locations, mostly gravel pits.
Work with tools, underground conduit, boxes, and vaults; build cabinets and foundations; pull wire; install light poles and fixtures; mount signal heads; install traffic cameras; set rebar foundations; and pour concrete.
Install control circuits and other components.
Read, interpret, and understand electrical plans, complex circuit schematics, and blueprints.
Contribute to a positive team environment and demonstrate dependable attendance and compliance with scheduled work hours.
Perform other duties or work at other locations as assigned by the Manager.