Traffic Signal Technician

Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC•Cedar Hill, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Highway Intelligent Traffic Solutions LLC constructs, installs, integrates, and maintains transportation infrastructure and intelligent traffic technologies, including guidance signs, traffic signals, dynamic message systems, fiber, radar, cameras, and integration systems. The Traffic Signal Technician performs skilled technical work on traffic signal systems, highway lighting, and other transportation-related systems. The role includes on-call and emergency work, preventive and emergency maintenance, minor repairs, construction projects, locating, and traffic signal cabinet installation, setup, and testing. The technician may assist the Foreman with supervising and training subordinate employees and is responsible for maintaining required certifications and licenses. This role typically reports to job sites and involves heavy physical work outdoors and at heights. Compensation is negotiable based on education and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license.
If holding a CDL, maintain a valid medical card and be insurable under company policies.
Proficiency programming and setting up controllers, video detection, and communications equipment.
Proficiency troubleshooting and repairing systems.
Proficiency using general and specialized test equipment, including multimeters, loop analyzers, locators, controller testers, and monitor testers.
Proficiency with traffic signal wiring.
Ability to read 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.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to work in all weather conditions and at heights over 20 feet.
Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bucket truck/aerial lift and fall protection experience or training.
IMSA Traffic Signal Level II Field Construction Certification.

Responsibilities

Construct, maintain, and repair traffic signal systems, highway lighting, and other transportation-related systems.
Perform on-call duties, emergency trouble calls, preventive maintenance, emergency maintenance, and minor signal repairs.
Support construction projects and perform locates and cabinet installation, setup, and testing.
Assist the Foreman with supervision and training of subordinate employees.
Complete and submit required personal paperwork.
Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
Communicate with customers and other contractors.
Maintain and renew required certifications and licenses.
Follow company safety rules and wear required personal protective equipment on job sites and in the yard, including for lifting operations.
Provide transportation to and from work and, if assigned a company vehicle, be responsible for it.