Job Summary

A Traffic Signal Technician (TST) will perform a wide range of traffic control and flagging tasks to provide safety and support to our contractors on job sites or public/private roadways.

• Full-Time
• Monday – Friday, sometimes weekend work if needed
• 40 – 50 (Start times may vary depending on if there is night work)

Qualifications

• Interpersonal relations and the ability to work effectively with other individuals
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with the MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Windows OS
• Holds or is willing to obtain certification and training required to perform assigned duties
• At least 2-5 years of experience as an Electrical/Traffic Signal and Lighting Technician
• Knowledge of common safety practices, and safety hazards specific to working with electrical devices and high-voltage wiring
• Knowledge of common and specialized tools, and equipment and materials related to the trade
• Knowledge of blueprints, sketches and schematics of electrical and electronic components and circuits
• Knowledge of methods and procedures for installing, repairing, diagnosing, and inspecting traffic signal and illumination devices
• Working safely in extreme weather conditions with UV radiation exposure (Arizona Heat 120 degrees)
• Knowledgeable of blue stake color coding and able to read/understand blue stake tickets
• Can Operate Heavy equipment.
• Can Lift 80 lbs.
• Can work from heights
• Has transportation to and from work

Certificates/Licenses:

• Valid Driver License
• IMSA Training Traffic: Traffic Signals 1

Responsibilities

• Reading and understanding blueprints, sketches and schematics of electrical and electronic components and circuits
• Understanding and applying national and local electrical codes and safety practices
• Using common and specialized tools, equipment, and materials
• Proper use, operation, and maintenance of assigned equipment
• Timely and accurate completion of work assignments
• Maintaining adequate documentation of all assigned activities
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Skilled inspection of workmanship, and testing of completed electrical work to ensure conformance with safety standards, plans, and specifications
• Inspecting and approving quality and quantity of materials and components
• Determining the acceptability of traffic signal and lighting installations using testing devices
• Reading plans, blueprints, schematics, and interpreting specifications
• Making periodic and trouble-call inspections
• Re-inspecting work after corrections have been made
• Inspecting traffic signal wiring, electronic components, and lighting devices such as walk/wait signals, traffic lights and their actuators: bridge, intersection and sign illumination; and standards, arms, and reflectors.
• Operating heavy equipment

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

***Please submit application/resume to Julia Milligan at jmilligan@northstartowers.com****